UK production line for high frequency 5G cables

Swiss cable maker Huber+Suhner has set up its first production line in the UK for cable assemblies for 5G networks at CL Electrical Controls in Bristol.

The production line will make Low Loss Corrugated (LISCA) cable assemblies for UK wireless operators and builds on an agreement signed in 2020. This will give mobile operators local supply of LISCA cable assemblies for projects across the country.

The LISCA cables assemblies have full electrical testing up to 3.8 GHz and the UK production by CL Electrical Controls will streamline the supply chain for UK mobile operators, ensuring faster delivery and installation, alongside enhanced network infrastructure upgrades, to meet the growing demand for 5G connectivity.

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“We are pleased to launch our brand-new production line for the UK market,” said Reto Germann, Senior Vice President Sales Communication for the Communication Segment, Huber+Suhner. “This investment demonstrates both companies’ commitment to supporting a rapidly growing telecommunication sector. With this development, CL Electrical Controls can provide operators with advanced network solutions to enhance networks countrywide.”

The cable assemblies are designed to perform under the most challenging environmental conditions while ensuring long-term reliability for 5G rollout.

“We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Huber+Suhner with this launch,” said Steve Thompson Director, Production and Operations at CL Electrical Controls. “The ongoing expansion of 5G in the UK demands means operators are now crying out for reliable, locally produced solutions. This new production line ensures that the country’s increasing network requirements can be addressed efficiently.”

More details of the LISCA cable assemblies are on the website.