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Beneath the Surface: Exploring Skin Effect and Depth in Coaxial Cables
Welcome to another enlightening episode in our series where we dig deep into the technical phenomena that shape our understanding of cable systems. I’m Brady Volpe, and I’m thrilled to have Ron Hranac back with us, a seasoned expert whose insights into the cable industry are unparalleled.
In today’s livestream, we’re peeling back the layers of a concept that might seem just skin deep but has profound implications – the Skin Effect and Skin Depth. These principles are not just theoretical; they have practical impacts on the performance and design of coaxial cables, something every network professional should understand.
What we’ll cover:
Skin Effect: We’ll start by defining what the Skin Effect is and why it’s a critical concept in cable technology. How does it affect signal transmission, and what are the physical principles behind it?
The Math Behind Skin Depth: It’s not just about the ‘what’; it’s also about the ‘how’. We’ll dive into the mathematics that govern the skin depth, providing you with a solid understanding of its calculations and implications.
Impact on Coaxial Cable Attenuation: How does Skin Effect influence the attenuation of signals traveling through coaxial cables? Understanding this can significantly impact network efficiency and design.
Join us as we journey through these complex concepts, breaking them down into understandable segments. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or a curious newcomer to the field, this session promises to enrich your knowledge and provide practical insights that you can apply to your work or studies.
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Ron’s Bio:
Ron Hranac, a 50 year veteran of the cable industry, who has worked for cable operators and vendors during his career. He is a Fellow Member of the SCTE and co-founder and Assistant Board Member of the organization’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, Ron was inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame in 2010, is a co-recipient of the Chairman’s Award, an SCTE Member of the Year, and is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 1997. He received the Society’s Excellence in Standards award at Cable-Tec Expo 2016. He was recipient of the European Society for Broadband Professionals’ 2016 Tom Hall Award for Outstanding Services to Broadband Engineering, and was named winner of the 2017 David Hall Award for Best Presentation. He has published hundreds of articles and papers, and has been a speaker at numerous international, national, regional, and local conferences and seminars.
0:00 Intro
2:15 Skin Effect and Skin Depth Intro
2:51 Skin Effect principle
5:50 Direct Current applications
6:46 Alternating Current applications
10:22 Math behind skin depth
20:10 Skin Depth Calulator
21:05 But Why? Doesn’t RF us all of the conductor???
26:59 How does skin effect impact coaxial cable attenuation?
40:35 Wrapping up
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