Chris Maxwell said:

> I'm not sure what the case is with this particular cable.  Maybe it's
> the result of a cable manufacturing that doesn't understand shielding
> theory; or maybe it's meant for a special purpose other than 
> shielding.

Oddly enough the "well known" computer firm sells two versions of the
"shielded" ribbon cable - one version just has the braid sleeve, the other
has the braid sleeve with a drain wire attached to each end! Whether the
former version is for a special purpose I simply don't know.

Regards,

Alan
-- 
Principal Engineer,
BAE Systems Limited,
Integrated System Technologies,
North Way,
Hillend Ind. Park,
Hillend,
Dunfermline,
Fife KY11 9HQ.
UK

Tel: 01383-828124 or 822131
Fax: 01383-824401 or 828139
> 

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