CCA Cables

While Copper Clad Aluminium cables are attractive from a cost point of view, there are a number of negative side effects.

• Higher attenuation (signal strength lost over shorter distance)
• Lower tensile strength (subject to damage if pulled too tightly during installation)
• Poor flexibility
• Higher temperature rises when carrying higher currents
• Exhibit oxidation of exposed aluminium at points of connection

ICT recommends against the use of CCA cables, especially for Module Network and Reader connection.