CROSS TALK - Signal interference due to cross coupling between nearby conductors producing an unwanted signal in one circuit when a signal is present in the other. A phenomenon usually due to induction.
CROSS-LINKED - Intermolecular bonds between long chain thermoplastic polymers by means of chemical or electron bombardment. The properties of the resulting thermosetting material are usually improved. Abbreviation XL.
CSA - Abbreviation for Canadian Standards As- sociation. This is the Canadian counterpart of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the U.S.
CSPE - Abbreviation for chlorosulfonated polyethylene. Also abbreviated as CP. See Hypalon®. Hypalon® is a trademark of the DuPont de Nemours Co.
CURE DATE - a) The date at which the curing cycle is completed on Neoprene® or rubber. b) The date of manufacture. Neoprene® is a trademark of the DuPont de Nemours Co.
CURRENT - The rate of flow of electricity. Usually measured in amperes. Symbol I.
CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY - The maximum current an insulated conductor can continuously carry without exceeding its insulation and jacket temperature limitations. Also called ampacity.
CUTOFF WAVELENGTH - In fiber optics cable, the wavelength at which a single-mode fiber transmits a single-mode of light.
CV - The abbreviation for continuous vulcanization. See continuous vulcanization.
CW - Abbreviation for Copperweld® conductor. See Copperweld®. Copperweld® is a trademark of the Copperweld Steel Company.
CYCLE - The complete sequence of alteration or reversal of the flow of an alternating electric current.
db - Abbreviation for decibel(s). See decibel.
