Platinum Tools announces the ezEX RJ45 Starter Kit, a package containing an EXO Crimp Frame with EXO-EX Die, ezEX38 connectors (x 25), ezEX44 connectors (x 50), ezEX48 connectors (x 25) and ezEX strain reliefs in assorted colours (x 20).

“In today’s networks, twisted pair cables are demanding more speed and bandwidth, often carrying power in PoE applications,” the company says. “To help meet these requirements and the changes in cable they have necessitated, customers are converting to the ezEX line of connectors. Platinum Tools’ new ezEX RJ45 Starter Kit provides an easy way to make the switch and meet these higher performance demands.”

Chord Company launches a first DIN-terminated cable for the high-performance Epic range, offering a key performance upgrade over the Shawline range DIN while being more affordable compared to the Signature Tuned ARAY Analogue DIN.

Developed by Chord Company engineers, the DIN interconnect construction is different to other analogue interconnects in the Epic range. It takes advantage of performance-enhancing Tuned ARAY geometry, and benefits from wide bandwidth, silver-plated, oxygen-free copper conductors. All conductor pairs also feature multi-tiered foil shielding, a technique the company says reduces interaction between the different signals the DIN cables carry.

Metra Home Theatre Group (MHTG) showcases HDMI cables with 48Gbps bandwidth-- specifically the Velox fibre HDMI cables with ethernet-- together with 8K products and next-generation HDMI electronics at ISE 2020.

The Velox HDMI cables can handle 8K and even 10K content up to 100m with a true 8K signal generator. First seen back at CES 2020, the Velox cables feature premium construction allowing them to handle the demands of higher bandwidth content in long runs. Multi-layer shielding prevents electromagnetic interference, maximising noise isolation and protecting components from HDMI ultra-low speed emanations. The Velox EHV-HDG2 series will be available soon in lengths from 10 to 100m.

Platinum Tools announces the Stub-End Coax Cable Stripper RG59/6 (p/n 15046C), a means for installers to find the stub end of a coax cable in retro coaxial installs with restricted terminating space.

“A common scenario in retro coaxial installs is finding the stub end of a coax cable protruding on the inside of a wall outlet or MDU box,” the company says. “Using a standard coax cable stripper is difficult due to the restricted terminating space. We have the solution-- use the Stub-End Coax Cable Stripper.”