Niles Audio AC-8CX manual IDefinition Constant Impedance Technology

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

iDefinition™ Constant Impedance Technology

Unfortunately, many surge suppression devices protect coax connections with little regard to the impact on performance. In these circuits, the signal comes in as a specific frequency but leaves as something entirely different. This signal variation often results in ghosting, a lack of detail and impact, and even drop-out. iPOWER's™ iDefinition™ circuitry strives to maintain a perfect 75 ohm impedance throughout the entire circuit. It combines superior components with a proprietary circuit that both protects your coax connections from harmful surges and minimizes the signal loss from input to output. The result, razor sharp images and full compatibility with both existing and upcoming digital video sources like DSS, DTV and HDTV. You'll have both peace of mind and enjoy all the breathtaking performance that digital audio and video deliver.

Above graphics simulate digital signal degradation.

Groundbreaking F-Connector Technology

It has been said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and this is just as true for an electrical circuit. Electronic devices have become increasingly more sophisticated over the years, while the basic hardware supporting their use has gone unchanged for decades. At Niles, we realized early in the development of iPOWER™ that one of the weakest links in the power management chain was in F-connector quality and construction. Your AC-8CX’s F-connectors incorporate six major advances in materials, design and construction that ensure the highest audio and video resolution possible.

Screw machine cut		Gold plating
threads & core		(no corrosion,
(not die cast)	Brass body	better contact)

Dual lead	Teflon®	Beryllium copper wire
contact	dielectric	(center conductor)

Machine-Cut Threads. Unlike most products which have inexpensive stamped threads, iPOWER™ products use only machine-cut threads on their connectors. While machine cutting is a more time- consuming and expensive process, it allows for a much closer manufacturing tolerance. iPOWER’s™ F-connectors are easier to connect, make for a superior electrical contact, and minimize signal loss.

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