Semi-rigid cable is a coaxial form using a solid copper outer sheath. This type of coax offers superior screening compared to cables with a braided outer conductor, especially at higher frequencies. The major disadvantage is that the cable, as its name implies, is not very flexible, and is not intended to be flexed after initial forming. This type of cable is also called "hard line" cable.
Formable cable is a flexible reformable alternative to semi-rigid coaxial cable used where flexibility is required. Formable cable can be stripped and formed by hand without the need for special tools, similar to standard coaxial cable. Also this cable type is ideal for laying out and designing pre-bent semi-rigid assemblies.
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