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How is a jumper damaged?

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How is a jumper damaged?

Installation — Heat, repeated bending and chemicals degrade an RF jumper's conductor, insulation and connectors. A jumper can be damaged in several ways,…

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Installation
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3 min read
Date
2025-01-01

A jumper can be damaged in several ways, some of which are:

Loss of conductor integrity: The conductor of a jumper can be damaged by exposure to high temperatures, by repeated bending, or by exposure to chemicals. This may cause breaks or weaknesses in the conductor and may affect the quality of the transmitted or received signal.

Loss of insulation integrity: A jumper's insulation can be damaged by exposure to high temperatures, by repeated bending, or by exposure to chemicals. This can cause breaks or weaknesses in the insulation and can affect the quality of the transmitted or received signal.

Damaged Connectors: A jumper's connectors can be damaged by exposure to high temperatures, repeated bending, or exposure to chemicals. This may cause deformation or breakage.