8.3Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap, trim excess to prevent overlap and secure in place with constant force spring. Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid (Figure 12). Cinch (tighten) the spring after wrapping the final winding.
8.4Select second Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Apply a second SINGLE WRAP of mastic over solder block on ground braid and previously applied mastic (Figure 12). Cut off excess.
Constant Force Spring | Trim | |
Shield Wires | ||
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Ground Braid |
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1st Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 | Cable | |
Solder Block | Wire | |
Shield | ||
2nd Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 | ||
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| Ground Braid Leg |
Figure 12
8.5Wrap two highly stretched
NOTE: Take care not to cover exposed
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CLOTH OR PAPER SEMI-CON INSULATION SHIELD
In cables with cloth or paper
Shield Wires |
Constant Force Spring |
Two |
Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 |
Vinyl Tape Marker |
Figure 13
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