Hotten 4C Silicone Outer Sheath Ultrasound Cable Micro Coaxial Cable for Ultrasound Probe

◆ 4 Core Silicone Ultrasound Probe Cable

Flexible Micro Coaxial Cable Solution for Medical Ultrasound Applications

HOTTEN 4 Core Silicone Ultrasound Probe Cable is designed for medical ultrasound probes and precision imaging equipment, providing stable signal transmission, excellent flexibility and reliable long-term performance.

Based on micro coaxial cable technology, this cable achieves a compact structure while maintaining excellent electrical performance, making it suitable for modern medical devices requiring high-density signal transmission.

◆ Key Advantages

✓ Micro coaxial cable structure for stable signal transmission

✓ Soft silicone outer jacket for excellent flexibility and durability

✓ Compact cable design suitable for medical probe applications

✓ Reliable shielding performance to reduce signal interference

✓ Customized cable solutions available for OEM medical equipment manufacturers

◆ Product Features

High Flexibility Silicone Cable Design

The silicone outer jacket provides excellent softness and bending performance, making the cable suitable for handheld medical devices that require frequent movement and repeated operation.

Stable Signal Transmission

HOTTEN micro coaxial cable technology uses optimized conductor structures, insulation materials and shielding designs to maintain reliable signal integrity for medical imaging applications.

Compact Structure for Medical Devices

With a small diameter and high-density structure, this ultrasound probe cable helps equipment manufacturers achieve compact and lightweight product designs.

◆ Applications

This 4 Core Silicone Ultrasound Cable is suitable for:

● Ultrasound probe systems

● Medical imaging equipment

● Diagnostic ultrasound devices

● Portable ultrasound equipment

● Precision medical instruments

◆ Customized Cable Solutions

Different medical devices require different cable structures and performance specifications.

HOTTEN provides customized solutions including:

✓ Core number customization

✓ AWG size selection

✓ Cable length customization

✓ Conductor material selection

✓ Shielding structure optimization

✓ Silicone, PFA, FEP and other jacket materials

From prototype development to mass production, HOTTEN supports customers with professional cable engineering services.

◆ Technical Information

Typical cable structures can be customized according to application requirements.

Available options include:

● Micro coaxial cable structure

● Multi-core cable design

● Customized impedance requirements

● Different insulation and jacket materials

● OEM cable assembly solutions

Engineering & Procurement Considerations

What Engineers Should Consider When Selecting a 4C Silicone Micro Coaxial Ultrasound Probe Cable

A 4C silicone micro coaxial ultrasound probe cable is designed for compact ultrasound probe and imaging applications where several signal channels must be routed through a small, flexible cable structure.

For ultrasound probe integration, cable selection should balance micro coaxial construction, signal integrity, flexibility, cable diameter, shielding, insulation, connector termination and long-term mechanical reliability.

The 4C configuration is particularly relevant where a compact number of coaxial channels is required within a flexible probe interconnect.

Product Configuration

Key Engineering Requirements

4C Micro Coaxial Configuration Considerations

The four coaxial channels should be defined according to the customer's ultrasound system architecture.

The engineering team should clarify:

• Number of active signal channels

• Channel assignment

• Conductor size

• Dielectric requirement

• Shielding structure

• Shield termination

• Grounding method

• Connector pinout

• Cable length

A detailed cable drawing is preferred when the cable is part of a customized ultrasound probe assembly.

Micro Coaxial Construction Considerations

The micro coaxial architecture is an important part of the electrical and mechanical performance of the cable.

Engineers should evaluate:

• Inner conductor diameter

• Insulation thickness

• Coaxial diameter

• Shielding material

• Shield coverage

• Overall cable OD

• Channel-to-channel spacing

• Bending behavior

Because several coaxial channels are combined in a single cable, dimensional consistency between channels is important for repeatable manufacturing.

Signal Integrity Considerations

Ultrasound probe cables carry sensitive imaging-related electrical signals. The cable should therefore be evaluated as part of the complete probe signal path rather than as an isolated wire.

Relevant RFQ information may include:

• Signal type

• Frequency range

• Cable length

• Channel count

• Required impedance, where applicable

• Capacitance requirement, where applicable

• Shielding requirement

• Connector type

• Grounding configuration

Where the ultrasound system specifies electrical performance limits, those values should be included in the cable specification and validated during engineering samples.

Shielding and Crosstalk Considerations

A 4C micro coaxial cable contains multiple closely arranged signal channels, making shielding and channel separation important.

Customers should clarify:

• Individual coaxial shielding

• Overall shielding

• Shield material

• Shield coverage

• Shield termination

• Ground connection

• Crosstalk requirements

• EMI requirements

The final shielding structure should be selected together with the signal frequency, cable geometry and connector design.

Silicone Jacket and Flexibility

Silicone is especially relevant when the cable must remain soft and flexible inside or near an ultrasound probe.

Engineering teams should define:

• Required softness

• Minimum bending radius

• Static or dynamic movement

• Bending frequency

• Probe-side routing

• Cable exit direction

• Strain-relief requirements

• Environmental exposure

The jacket should provide the required flexibility without compromising the internal micro coaxial geometry.

Cable Diameter and Probe Integration

For a compact ultrasound probe, available routing space can be limited.

The finished OD depends on the combined structure of:

4C Micro Coaxial Channels + Insulation + Shielding + Silicone Jacket

Customers should specify:

• Target OD

• Maximum allowable OD

• OD tolerance

• Internal routing space

• Probe housing dimensions

• Cable exit dimensions

• Minimum bending radius

A stable OD is important not only for assembly but also for repeatable mechanical routing.

Mechanical Reliability

The transition between the probe body and the cable is typically a mechanically sensitive area.

The design should consider:

• Repeated bending

• Cable pulling

• Local compression

• Strain relief

• Connector transition

• Jacket integrity

• Internal conductor movement

For applications involving repeated probe handling, prototype validation under representative bending conditions is recommended.

Connector and Termination Considerations

The connector interface should be specified together with the 4C micro coaxial cable rather than treated as a separate procurement item.

Customers should provide:

• Connector manufacturer

• Connector series

• Part number

• Contact count

• Pitch

• Pin assignment

• Mating interface

• Connector orientation

• Termination method

• Shield termination

• Strain relief

For micro coaxial assemblies, termination consistency is particularly important because assembly variation can affect both mechanical fit and electrical performance.

Key Procurement Parameters

OEM Customization

HOTTEN can customize the cable according to ultrasound probe drawings, electrical requirements and mechanical integration conditions.

Customization may include:

• 4C configuration

• Micro coaxial structure

• AWG

• Conductor material

• Insulation

• Shielding

• Silicone jacket

• Cable OD

• Cable length

• Connector

• Pin assignment

• Termination

• Strain relief

• Prototype samples

• Production configuration

For OEM projects, the cable can be developed according to the customer's probe housing, routing space and electronic interface.

Supplier Evaluation Checklist

When evaluating a supplier for a 4C silicone micro coaxial ultrasound probe cable, procurement teams should verify:

① Micro Coaxial Manufacturing Capability
Can the supplier consistently manufacture small coaxial structures with controlled dimensions?

② Multi-Channel Consistency
Can the supplier maintain consistent geometry across all four channels?

③ Silicone Cable Capability
Can the supplier provide the required soft and flexible silicone construction?

④ Shielding Capability
Can the supplier control coaxial shielding and shield termination for sensitive signal applications?

⑤ Connector Assembly
Can the supplier accurately terminate miniature connectors and maintain the required pinout?

⑥ Ultrasound Application Experience
Does the supplier understand the mechanical and electrical requirements of ultrasound probe cables?

⑦ Prototype-to-Mass-Production Support
Can the supplier support development samples as well as stable recurring production?

Recommended RFQ Information

For efficient quotation and engineering evaluation, customers should provide:

• Ultrasound probe model

• Application

• 4C channel configuration

• Signal type

• Conductor size

• Insulation requirement

• Micro coaxial structure

• Shielding requirement

• Silicone jacket requirement

• Target cable OD

• OD tolerance

• Cable length

• Bending requirement

• Connector part number

• Pinout

• Termination drawing

• Mechanical routing drawing

• Prototype quantity

• Expected production volume

• Required testing

The most useful RFQ combination is:

4C + Micro Coaxial + Silicone + Ultrasound Probe + Cable OD + Cable Length + Connector + Pinout

HOTTEN Engineering Support

HOTTEN provides customized micro coaxial ultrasound probe cables for medical imaging applications, including compact multi-channel cable constructions.

For this 4C configuration, engineering development focuses on the interaction between micro coaxial geometry, shielding, silicone flexibility, cable diameter and connector termination.

Customers can provide the ultrasound probe drawing, cable routing requirements and connector information for engineering evaluation, prototype development and customized production.