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Drain wire use

Hi, can anyone explain the purpose of the drain wire when there is already a foil shield on the outside of the wire? Is it to allow a better shield connection as the foil is quite resistive?

Thanks,

chris

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g18c
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** Foil can easily fracture when bent a few times and is impossible to solder to.

Capice ???

......... Phil

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Phil Allison

Yes, the drain wire is there to allow solder or crimp connection to be made to the foil shield.

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John Popelish

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