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Xtreme-Marine® Cables

Xtreme-Marine® cables, part of Aptiv Interconnect's "Xtreme" line, are highly ruggedized subsea video cables. These cables are specifically engineered for the most demanding deepwater and marine environments, designed to deliver superior video, data, and power transmission over long distances and at significant depths. Distinguished by their robust construction, incorporating full water-blocked designs, improved strength members, and specialized "Xtreme-grade" polyurethane jackets, Xtreme-Marine® cables are built to withstand extreme hydrostatic pressure, abrasion, chemical exposure, and temperature fluctuations. They are crucial for professionals in oceanographic research, ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) operations, subsea oil and gas exploration, and other critical underwater applications requiring uncompromising reliability and performance.

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Features and Benefits

  • Extreme Deepwater Capability: Engineered to withstand significant hydrostatic pressures, ideal for deep-sea ROV tethers, oceanographic instruments, and subsea infrastructure.
  • Superior Ruggedness & Durability: Features a robust construction with "Xtreme-grade" polyurethane jackets for exceptional abrasion, cut, and chemical resistance, ensuring long service life in harsh marine environments.
  • Reliable Video & Data Transmission: Incorporates precision coaxial components for high-definition (SD/HD) video and high-speed data transmission, maintaining signal integrity over long cable runs.
  • Electro-Optical Composite Design: Can integrate various elements including electrical conductors for power, data pairs (e.g., Ethernet), coaxial elements for video, and fiber optic strands for high-bandwidth data, all within a single cable.
  • Full Water-Blocked Construction: Designed to prevent water ingress and migration along the cable, protecting internal components and ensuring reliable performance in submerged conditions.
  • High Strength Members: Often includes synthetic (e.g., Kevlar, Vectran) or steel strength members to provide high breaking strength and resist tensile loads during deployment and recovery.
  • Temperature Resilience: Designed to perform reliably across a wide range of operating temperatures encountered in subsea environments.
  • Customizable Configurations: Aptiv Interconnect offers tailored designs to meet specific application requirements for length, strength, and material composition.

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Video Coax Impedance
75 Ohm (nominal), for SD/HD video transmission
DC Voltage Rating
600V to 1kV
Insulation Material
High-performance Polyurethane,
Signal Types
Coaxial (SD/HD video), Fiber Optic

Jacket Material
"Xtreme-grade" Polyurethane, specially formulated for abrasion, cut and chemical resistance
Conductor Material
Stranded Copper (tinned), Optical Fiber, fine-stranded for flexibility
Strength Member
Synthetic fiber (Kevlar, Vectran), steel armor
Max Depth Rating
7,000 km, dependent on specific series and construction
Water-Blocked Construction
Yes
Pressure Resistance
Up to 10,000 PSI (689 bar)

Operating Temperature
to +90∘C
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to oils
Abrasion Resistance
Excellent
Moisture Resistance
Water-blocked, submersible
RoHS and REACH Compliance
Compliant

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