Power + fiber
Continuous power with EMI-immune optical communication.
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SPECIAL / TETHER / 01
Tethered Drone Hybrid Cables
High-voltage power, data pairs and single-mode fiber are integrated into a low-mass, weatherproof, crush-resistant tether for continuous drone power and secure high-bandwidth communication.
250/600 VrmsSingle-mode fiber20% smaller than nylon cable
PRODUCT FAMILYSpecialty Products (Aerospace & Defense) ↗
01 / CONFIGURATION DIRECTIONS
Select a configuration from the application boundaries
These configurations establish a practical discussion starting point. The final product requires a controlled specification based on interface, length, installation and validation conditions.
Power + data + fiber
Control, high-speed data and video return in one tether.
Multiple power gauges
16/20/24 AWG power pairs selected by altitude and load.
Match a solution direction to the link target
Solution codes support early technical discussions by aligning protocol, construction, link boundaries and application in one view.
SOLUTION CODEPROTOCOL / RATECONSTRUCTIONKEY BOUNDARYBEST FIT
SPECIAL-TETHER-01Power + fiberContinuous power with EMI-immune optical communication.250/600 VrmsEO/IR sensor platforms
SPECIAL-TETHER-02Power + data + fiberControl, high-speed data and video return in one tether.Single-mode fiberHD camera and video return
SPECIAL-TETHER-03Multiple power gauges16/20/24 AWG power pairs selected by altitude and load.20% smaller than nylon cableISR and search/rescue
MODEL NOTEStandard and product names identify the target interface only and do not imply unverified compliance, qualification or platform approval.
02 / PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
Product performance parameters
The following values describe current product performance boundaries, with the applicable model, construction or test condition retained.
PERFORMANCE METRICVALUECONFIGURATION / CONDITION
01Operating voltage250 / 600 Vrms
Power pair / data pair
02Test voltage1500 Vrms
Power and data pairs
03Maximum optical loss0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm
Single-mode fiber
04Maximum optical loss0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm
Single-mode fiber
05Insulation wall0.14 mm
Power and data pairs
06Diameter reduction20% smaller
Versus nylon tether cables
07Power gauges16 · 20 · 24 AWG
Standard part-number direction
Power pair, data pair and fiber are separate functional units; optical attenuation may increase above 85 °C.
Technical referenceValues are confirmed against category, gauge, length and termination
03 / TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION
From functional core to terminated interface
Functional units
Power, data, fiber, video and discrete units are separated by function.
Unit isolation
Twists, coax, individual shields and spacing manage coupling.
Strength or overall shield
Tensile load, return path and platform grounding determine the structure.
Sealed rugged cover
Resists fluids, abrasion, temperature, repeated deployment and mission loads.
Mission termination
Connectors, branches, marking, strain relief and rapid-service interfaces are integrated.
04 / SELECTION & VALIDATION
Inputs needed to start a custom assessment
SELECTION ITEMINFORMATION TO CONFIRM
01Interface document
Pinout, protocols, connector and standard revision
02Power and signal
Voltage, current, bandwidth, optical path and shield zoning
03Mechanical boundary
Length, diameter, mass, tensile load and bend radius
04Mission environment
Temperature, fluids, abrasion, vibration, shock and sealing
05Operation
Reel, release, mating, maintenance and storage cycles
06Acceptance matrix
Electrical, mechanical, environmental and system tests
Typical applications
- EO/IR sensor platforms
- HD camera and video return
- ISR and search/rescue
- Temporary communications and aerial cell sites
Interfaces & delivery
- Hybrid power, data and fiber construction
- Mission connector, branch and strain relief
- Fixed-length complete and serialized assembly
ENGINEERING NOTE
Standard and product names identify the target interface only and do not imply unverified compliance, qualification or platform approval.
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Bring us the interface, environment and validation requirements.
Yidong Telecom can build a sample direction and validation matrix around the cable construction, termination and system boundaries.
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