Category | Usage Scenarios | Characteristics | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Material | Medical devices, surgical tools | Industry: PVC (non-medical) | Base: TPU (ISO 10993 compliant) ▲ | Advanced: TPU + antimicrobial (ISO 15793) ▲▲ |
| | (non-biocompatible) | (reduces allergic reactions) | (reduces infection risk) |
| | | Enhanced biocompatibility | Higher cost due to certifications |
| Conductor Type | High-flex applications (e.g., defibrillators) | Industry: Solid copper | Base: Stranded copper ▲ | Advanced: Tinned stranded (ASTM B338) ▲▲ |
| | | (brittle in extreme flex) | (flexible, corrosion-resistant) | (ASTM B338 certified for longevity) |
| | | | Improved flexibility and durability | Complex manufacturing increases cost |
| Flexibility | Portable, dynamic environments | Industry: 1,000 bend cycles | Base: 2,000 cycles ▲ | Advanced: 5,000 cycles (memory alloy) ▲▲ |
| | | (standard coiled design) | (spiral-wound structure) | (enhanced with shape-memory alloy) |
| | | | Longer lifespan in motion-heavy use | Advanced models require specialized materials |
| Durability | Industrial, rugged settings | Industry: 500 cycles without damage | Base: 1,000 cycles ▲ | Advanced: 2,000 cycles ▲▲ |
| | | (basic PVC jacket) | (TPU jacket + spiral-wound core) | (dual-layer TPU + reinforced core) |
| | | | Withstands heavy mechanical stress | Higher price for advanced versions |
| Length Customization | Custom projects, specialized setups | Industry: Fixed 1m lengths | Base: Up to 1m ▲ | Advanced: Up to 2m ▲ |
| | | (no adjustments) | (customizable within 1m) | (adjustable up to 2m) |
| | | | Tailored to specific application needs | Limited stock for non-standard lengths |
| Color-Coding | Troubleshooting, multi-line systems | Industry: No standardized coding | Base: Basic (ASTM D3297) ▲ | Advanced: RFID-enabled (ISO 18000-63) ▲▲ |
| | | (manual identification) | (color-coded per ASTM) | (color + RFID for tracking) |
| | | | Easy identification and error reduction | Requires specialized tools for RFID reading |