Niles Audio AC-8CX - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
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.
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.
Above graphics simulate digital
signal degradation.
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Screw machine cut
threads & core
(not die cast)
Beryllium copper wire
(center conductor)
Dual lead
contact
Teflon ®
dielectric
Gold plating
(no corrosion,
better contact) Brass body