Multicable Comprising a Plurality of Dielectric Waveguides

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This invention relates to a cable made from multiple dielectric waveguide elements embedded within a dielectric medium. The structure is designed so that each waveguide has a distinct preferred polarization direction, minimizing electromagnetic interference (crosstalk) between adjacent waveguides. The design allows for the cable to be compact while supporting the transmission of high-frequency electromagnetic signals (above 100 GHz) with low loss and minimal interference between channels.

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• High-speed data transmission in telecommunications networks, especially for 5G, 6G, or future wireless backhaul.
• Signal distribution in advanced automotive electrical or sensor networks where flexibility, light weight, and electromagnetic compatibility are needed.
• Interconnects in high-frequency electronic testing or instrumentation systems.
• Aerospace or satellite communication cabling requiring lightweight, high-bandwidth, and robust cables.
• Industrial automation environments where immunity to electromagnetic interference is critical for signal integrity.

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• Significantly reduced crosstalk between parallel signal channels due to different polarization directions.
• High data bandwidth due to support for extremely high frequency signals (above 100 GHz).
• Lightweight and flexible construction compared to traditional metallic-based coaxial or waveguide cables.
• Enhanced electromagnetic compatibility and safety, as the cable cannot conduct electrical current and therefore cannot spark or cause electrical injuries.
• Potential for compact cable designs with multiple high-frequency channels without increasing size or loss.
• Suitability for long cable runs where conventional cables suffer from excessive losses at high frequencies.

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The invention relates to a cable which has a dielectric medium. The dielectric medium forms a chamber which can also be filled by the dielectric medium. The cable additionally has a first dielectric waveguide element and a second dielectric waveguide element. The first dielectric waveguide element is arranged at a distance from the second dielectric waveguide element, wherein the first dielectric waveguide element runs along a longitudinal direction of the cable through the chamber formed by the dielectric medium, and the second dielectric waveguide element runs along the longitudinal direction of the cable through the chamber formed by the dielectric medium. The preferred polarization direction of the first dielectric waveguide element differs from the preferred polarization direction of the second dielectric waveguide element. The invention additionally relates to a method for producing the cable.