Cable Category → Connector Fit Guide

A practical reference to help you choose connector families that fit your cable — especially when swapping between RG/LMR/Belden equivalents.

Rule of thumb: Cables in the same Category letter generally (but not always) take the same connector mechanical set — the same pin/bushing/ferrule sizes. For example, if you need connectors for Category C cables like LMR-195 or RG-122, you can usually use connector types sold “for RG-58”.

How the categories help

  • Fast matching: Find your cable’s Category, then choose connectors advertised for any cable in that same Category.
  • Cross-reference: Categories group common mechanical families across RG/LMR/Belden lines.
  • Reduced guesswork: Useful when a connector lists RG58, but you’re using LMR195 (both Cat C).

Important caveats

  • Centre conductor: Solid vs stranded can change pin fit (slit/unslit pins, drill sizes).
  • Shield build: Single vs double braid or bonded foil can nudge ferrule OD — see B2/B3 sub-categories.
  • Brand tolerances: Some series use tighter ferrule tolerances — check the connector’s specified crimp sizes.
  • Semi-rigid: L/L2/L3/L4 use different build methods (formed/soldered). Treat each L-group as its own fit family.

Cable list & categories

Cables of the same Category will generally (but not always) take the same connectors. Always check centre conductor and shield construction.

Cable TypeImpedance (Ω)Category
RG-17850A
RG-19650A
LMR-10050B
RG-17450B
RG-18850B
Belden 922175B1
RG-17970B1
RG-18775B1
RG-188 Double Braided50B2
RG-316 Double Braided50B2
RG-179 Double Braided75B3
Belden 7806A50C
Belden 990750C
LMR-19550C
RG-12250C
RG-30350C
RG-5853.5C
RG-14250C/C1
RG-14150C1
RG-22350C1
RG-30450C1
RG-40050C1
RG-5553.5C1
Belden 7807A50C2
LMR-20050C2
Belden 8824053D
Belden 8990750D
Belden 824175E
Belden 826375E
Belden 827975E
Belden 920975E
RG-14075E
RG-21093E
RG-5973E
RG-6293E
Belden 1426A75E1
Belden 1505A75E1
Belden 828175E1
Belden 910075E1
Belden 150675F1
Belden 8210875F1
Belden 910475F1
Belden 1152A75G1
Belden 8924875G1
Belden 929075G1
Belden 925850G2
LMR-24050G2
Belden 991350G3
Belden 991450G3
LMR-40050G3
RG-21350G4
RG-21450G4
RG-22550G4
RG-30275G4
RG-39350G4
RG-852G4
RG-8750G4
RG-951G4
AT&T 734A75I
AT&T 735A75I2
Belden 735A175I2
LMR-60050K
Belden 1855A75K3
Belden 1865A75K3
RG-18093K3
RG-19595K3
RG-402 (0.141 Semi-Rigid + semi-flex)50L
RG-405 (0.086 Semi-Rigid + semi-flex)50L2
RG-401 (0.250 Semi-Rigid)50L3
0.047 Semi-Rigid50L4
Belden 167450L4

Buying checklist

  • Category match: Choose connectors that list any cable in your Category.
  • Pin size: Check pin ID vs cable centre conductor (solid/stranded gauge).
  • Ferrule size: Match ferrule ID to your cable’s braid/foil OD (watch double-braid variants).
  • Assembly method: Crimp vs solder vs clamp per connector series and your tools.
  • Semi-rigid: Use L/L2/L3/L4-specific parts and methods.

Popular connector options (all connectors)

Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG316, 10-32Plug-RG316

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Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG316 

Part Number: 10-32Plug-RG316 

Coaxial Connector

10-32 Microdot compatible

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG316, RG188, RG174, RG179

 Approx  3.9mm ID

Crimp

Assembly Instructions

RFShopUK-Other 10-32 microdot type Connectors

RFShopUK-12-32 microdot type Connectors

 

£2.12 - £2.65 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 84 in stock (can be backordered)

Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, Bulkhead, Solder Spill, CH-MDJ-00-BH

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Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, Bulkhead with O-Ring, Solder Spill.

Part Number: CH-MDJ-00-BH

Connector: Microdot Alternative

Type: Jack Bulkhead (with o-ring)

Connection: Solder Spill

RFShop-Other 10-32 Microdot Connectors

£1.67 - £2.09 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 500 in stock (can be backordered)

Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG178, 10-32Plug-RG178

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Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG178

Part Number: 10-32Plug-RG178

Coaxial Connector

10-32 Microdot compatible

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG178

Crimp

Assembly Instructions

RFShopUK-Other 10-32 microdot type Connectors

RFShopUK-12-32 microdot type Connectors

£1.70 - £2.12 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 601 in stock (can be backordered)

Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, CH-RTP-58

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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp

Part Number: CH-RTP-58

Coaxial Connector

TNC

Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK-Other TNC Connectors

£1.63 - £2.04 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 500 in stock

Connector, SMA Plug, RG58, LMR195, LMR200, Crimp, CH-AP-200

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Connector, SMA Plug, (Conventional Male), Crimp, for LMR195, LMR200, RG58

Part Number: CH-AP-200

RFShop-SMA Connectors

RFShop-SMA Cable Assemblies

£1.41 - £1.76 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 215 in stock

Connector, N, Plug, RG213, CH-NP-213

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Connector, N, Plug, RG213, 

Part Number: CH-NP-213, 

Coaxial Connector, 

N Type

Plug (Conventional Male), 

RG213 also fits, RG393 and LMR400 Ultra Flex (Multi Strand Core type), 

Crimp, 

Alternate Connector N3100B-0213

£2.20 - £2.75 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 220 in stock (can be backordered)

Connector, SMA, Jack, RG316, CH-AJ-316

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Connector, SMA, Jack, RG316, 

Part Number: CH-AJ-316, 

Coaxial Connector, 

SMA, 

Jack (Conventional Female/Socket), 

RG316, 100 Series, RG174, RG188, 

Crimp, 

RFShopUK Other SMA Connectors

£1.50 - £1.87 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 366 in stock

SMA Connector Plug (Conventional Male), Solder, RG402, 0141, semi rigid, SMA3300-0141

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Part Number: SMA3300-0141

SMA Connector Plug (Conventional Male), Solder, RG402, 0141, semi rigid, SMA3300-0141

DATASHEET

£2.01 - £2.51 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 7 in stock (can be backordered)

Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Jack, RG316, 10-32Jack-RG316

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Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Jack, RG316 

Part Number: 10-32Jack-RG316 

Coaxial Connector

10-32 Microdot compatible

Jack (Conventional Female)

RG316, RG188, RG174, RG179

 Approx  3.9mm ID

Crimp

Assembly Instructions

RFShopUK-Other 10-32 microdot type Connectors

RFShopUK-12-32 microdot type Connectors

£1.88 - £2.35 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 143 in stock

Coaxial Connector, MCX Plug, RG316, Right Angle, CH-MCXP-316-RA

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Coaxial Connector, MCX Plug, RG316, Right Angle 

Part Number: CH-MCXP-316-RA

Coaxial Connector

MCX

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG316

Right Angle

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG316 Cable

RFShopUK-Other MCX Connectors

£1.63 - £2.04 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 25 in stock (can be backordered)

Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, CH-TP-58

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Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58 

Part Number: CH-TP-58 

TNC 

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable 

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors

£1.19 - £1.49 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 100 in stock

Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, PCB Mount, End Launch, CH-MDJ-PCB

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Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, PCB Mount, End Launch  

Part Number: CH-MDJ-PCB

Connector: Microdot Alternative (10-32)

Type: Jack (with o-ring)

Connection: PCB Mount, End Launch

RFShop-Other 10-32 Microdot Connectors

£1.76 - £2.20 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 220 in stock

Category C (RG58 / LMR-195) — all connector types

Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, CH-RTP-58

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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp

Part Number: CH-RTP-58

Coaxial Connector

TNC

Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK-Other TNC Connectors

£1.63 - £2.04 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 500 in stock

Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, CH-TP-58

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Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58 

Part Number: CH-TP-58 

TNC 

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable 

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors

£1.19 - £1.49 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 100 in stock

Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58, CH-NJ-58-BH

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Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58, 

Part Number: CH-NJ-58-BH, 

Coaxial Connector, 

N Type, 

Jack (Conventional Female/Socket), 

Bulkhead, 

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series, 

Crimp, 

Also Compatible with RG223 if CH-F-0223-N ferrule is purchased as an add on.

£3.12 - £3.90 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 200 in stock

Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA, CH-RTP-58-RA

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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA

Part Number: CH-RTP-58-RA

Coaxial Connector

TNC

Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series

Crimp

Right Angled

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK-Other TNC Connectors

£2.12 - £2.65 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 200 in stock

Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58

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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable

Part Number: CH-UHFJ-58

 

Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), SO239

Cable Type: RG58

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK-Other UHF Connectors

RFShopUK-UHF Adapters

£1.84 - £2.30 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 4 in stock

Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58,195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58-BH

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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58, 195/200 series cable

Part Number: CH-UHJ-58-BH

 

Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), Bulkhead, SO239

Cable Type: RG58

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK-Other UHF Connectors

RFShopUK-UHF Adapters

£2.19 - £2.74 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 222 in stock

Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZJ-02

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Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58, 

Part Number: FAKRA-ZJ-02

Coaxial Connector, 

Fakra 

Jack (SMB Jack Standard – see images for clarity), 

Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue, 

Crimp Pin and Ferrule,

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series, 

Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZM-02, 

RFShopUK Other Fakra Products Available

£1.58 - £1.98 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 80 in stock

Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZP-02

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Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58, 

Part Number: FAKRA-ZP-02

Coaxial Connector, 

Fakra 

Plug (SMB Plug Standard – see images for clarity), 

Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue, 

Crimp Pin and Ferrule,

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series, 

Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZF-02, 

RFShopUK Other Fakra Products Available

£1.58 - £1.98 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 40 in stock

Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled, CH-TP-58-RA

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Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled

Part Number: CH-TP-58-RA 

TNC 

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable

Right Angled

Crimp

RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors

£2.12 - £2.65 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 40 in stock

Category C — by connector family

SMA for RG58 / LMR195
N-Type for RG58 / LMR195
TNC for RG58 / LMR195

Category G2 (LMR-240 / 240-series) — connectors

Coaxial Connector, FME Jack, 240 Series cable, CH-FMEJ-240

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Coaxial Connector, FME Jack, 240 Series cable 

Part Number: CH-FMEJ-240

Connector: FME

Type: Jack (Conventional Female)

Cable: 240 Series

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK- 240 Series Cable

RFShopUK-Other FME Connectors

£1.63 - £2.04 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 20 in stock

Connector, FME, Plug, 240 Series, Crimp, CH-FMEP-240

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Connector, FME, Plug, 240 Series, Crimp,

Part Number: CH-FMEP-240, 

Coaxial Connector, 

FME, 

Plug (Conventional Male), 

240 Series, 

Crimp, 

RFShopUK- Other FME Connectors

£1.63 - £2.04 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 50 in stock

Category G3 (LMR-400 / 400-series) — connectors

Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, RG213, suits RG214, 400 Series, CH-UHFJ-213-BH

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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, RG213, suits RG214, 400 Series

Part Number: CH-UHFJ-213-BH

 

Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), Bulkhead, SO239

Cable Type: RG213, RG214, 400 Series (LMR400),

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK-Other UHF Connectors

RFShopUK-UHF Adapters

Manufacturer: Chang Hong

£1.98 - £2.48 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 249 in stock

Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), 400 series, suits RG213 RG214, CH-UHFJ-400

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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), 400 series, suits RG213 RG214

Part Number: CH-UHFJ-400

 

Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), SO239

Cable Type: 400 Series (LMR400), RG213, RG214

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK-Other UHF Connectors

RFShopUK-UHF Adapters

£1.88 - £2.35 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 120 in stock

Category C2 (LMR-200 / 200-series) — connectors

Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, CH-RTP-58

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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp

Part Number: CH-RTP-58

Coaxial Connector

TNC

Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK-Other TNC Connectors

£1.63 - £2.04 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 500 in stock

Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, CH-TP-58

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Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58 

Part Number: CH-TP-58 

TNC 

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable 

Crimp

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors

£1.19 - £1.49 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 100 in stock

Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58, CH-NJ-58-BH

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Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58, 

Part Number: CH-NJ-58-BH, 

Coaxial Connector, 

N Type, 

Jack (Conventional Female/Socket), 

Bulkhead, 

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series, 

Crimp, 

Also Compatible with RG223 if CH-F-0223-N ferrule is purchased as an add on.

£3.12 - £3.90 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 200 in stock

Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA, CH-RTP-58-RA

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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA

Part Number: CH-RTP-58-RA

Coaxial Connector

TNC

Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)

RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series

Crimp

Right Angled

RFShopUK-RG58 Cable

RFShopUK-Other TNC Connectors

£2.12 - £2.65 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 200 in stock

Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58

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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable

Part Number: CH-UHFJ-58

 

Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), SO239

Cable Type: RG58

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK-Other UHF Connectors

RFShopUK-UHF Adapters

£1.84 - £2.30 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 4 in stock

Connector, N Plug, 200 Series, N3100A-L200

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Connector, N Plug, 200 Series

Part Number: N3100A-L200

N Plug (Conventional Male)

Crimp

DATASHEET

RFShop Alternative Connector CH-NP-58

£3.98 - £4.97 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 12 in stock

Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58,195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58-BH

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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58, 195/200 series cable

Part Number: CH-UHJ-58-BH

 

Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), Bulkhead, SO239

Cable Type: RG58

Fitting: Crimp

RFShopUK-Other UHF Connectors

RFShopUK-UHF Adapters

£2.19 - £2.74 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 222 in stock

Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZJ-02

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Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58, 

Part Number: FAKRA-ZJ-02

Coaxial Connector, 

Fakra 

Jack (SMB Jack Standard – see images for clarity), 

Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue, 

Crimp Pin and Ferrule,

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series, 

Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZM-02, 

RFShopUK Other Fakra Products Available

£1.58 - £1.98 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 80 in stock

Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZP-02

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Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58, 

Part Number: FAKRA-ZP-02

Coaxial Connector, 

Fakra 

Plug (SMB Plug Standard – see images for clarity), 

Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue, 

Crimp Pin and Ferrule,

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series, 

Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZF-02, 

RFShopUK Other Fakra Products Available

£1.58 - £1.98 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 40 in stock

Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled, CH-TP-58-RA

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Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled

Part Number: CH-TP-58-RA 

TNC 

Plug (Conventional Male)

RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable

Right Angled

Crimp

RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors

£2.12 - £2.65 Ex Vat
Avaibility: 40 in stock

Category K (LMR-600 / 600-series) — connectors


FAQs

Do RG58 and LMR-195 use the same connectors?

Usually yes (Category C). Always confirm pin ID and ferrule size against your cable datasheet, especially if your cable is stranded or double braided.

What if my cable is double braided?

Match the sub-category (e.g., B2/B3) because the required ferrule ID can differ from single-braid variants.

Can I mix semi-rigid cables within a Category?

Treat L/L2/L3/L4 as separate fit families. Semi-rigid assemblies often require formed/soldered parts and specific tooling.

Which connectors should I stock for Category C?

SMA, N-Type and TNC families are the most common. Use our Cat C sections above to filter for RG58/LMR195 parts.

Note: The Category system is a practical guide for mechanical compatibility. Always confirm exact dimensions on the connector datasheet before purchase, particularly for double-braided and semi-rigid cables.