Shunyata · USB Cables · Cables
ALPHA-X USB
4-conductor USB cable with dual foil/braid shields, PE dielectric, SR-USB connectors, and PMZ construction.
fig. 01 · usb cables
ALPHA-X USB
ALPX-USB-150
current
From Shunyata
Alpha-X USB uses a 4-conductor layout with PE dielectric, dual foil and braid shields, and SR-USB connectors with gold-plated contacts. The saved specs list 90 ohm characteristic impedance, PMZ construction, a 19-element TAPc implementation, 4 days of KPIP v2 processing, and a 1.50 m standard length.
Specifications
| TAPc | (Transverse Axial Polarizer) is a patent-pending technology that couples to the electromagnetic fields surrounding electrical or signal conductors. TAPc behaves like a polarizer, passively reducing electromagnetic distortion that presents as a type of glare on sound or images. | 19 elements |
|---|---|
| KPIP v2 Processing | Shunyata Research’s proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process includes four days of continuous KPIP v2™ processing which refines conductor metals at the atomic level. This dramatically reduces burn-in time and significantly improves sonic performance, delivering a relaxed and life-like presentation. When compared to the original process, KPIP v2™ represents a dramatic performance upgrade on par with a component-level upgrade. | 4-days |
| Precision Matched Z | Shunyata Research produces select cables using a (PMZ) concept. This means that tolerances of the conductor surface, dielectric extrusion, and the precision of the braided shield are held to minute variances. To achieve these tight tolerances, the extrusion and braiding machines must be run at one-quarter speed during the manufacturing process. (Note: Z means impedance) | yes |
| Cable Type | 4-conductor / proprietary |
| Shield | Dual shields (foil & braid) |
| Dielectric | PE |
| Connectors | Connectors: SR-USB, Gold plated contacts |
| Characteristic Impedance (ohm) | 90 |
| Standard Length | 1.50 meters |
| Color | black flex |
| Safety Assurance | Safety Assurance: Continuity and polarity tests – by two technicians HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @ 1,200 VAC |