New high-performance data cables for rail vehicles

SAB Bröckskes will premiere newly developed high-performance data cables for railway technology at the IT-Trans trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, 3–5 March 2026, at booth #1-G60.

The three new SABIX R flex Data IQ cables extend the manufacturer’s range of permanently flexible rail cables according to EN 45545-2. The cable design combines high transmission performance for modern infotainment, display and communication systems with a comprehensive safety concept.

Depending on type, the cables support DVI Dual-Link, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1×1. The series fulfils the fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) and R16 (EL1B) according to EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1 and HL2 and flame resistance according to UN/ECE R118 for international use. In the event of a fire, smoke development, emission of toxic gases and consequential damage to electrical components are reduced due to cables’ safety features, i.e., halogen-free design, low corrosivity,
low toxicity, attested smoke density. SABIX R flex Data IQ cables are flame retardant and self extinguishing according to IEC 60332-1-2, bundle fire tested according to IEC 60332-3-25 and oil and fuel resistant according to EN 50264-1.

The cables, which are made of RoHS-compliant, PFAS-free materials, are approved for temperature ranges from -50 °C/-40 °C to 90 °C (DIN VDE) or 75 °C (UL/CSA). The minimum bending radius is 4 x d in fixed installations and 12 x d for flexible applications. The high flexibility facilitates installation in confined spaces, supports the standardization of modern interfaces and thus contributes to efficient development and maintenance processes.

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