Project Overview
A broadcast production company in Austria approached Alvins Cables for a custom cable connecting a Cyanview Rio Live/CI0 system to a Sony PDW-F800 broadcast camera.
The customer needed a cable that combined power and data connections in a single assembly, with a specific wiring configuration based on reference diagrams. Rather than using a standard off-the-shelf cable, the project required a custom split-cable design to match the customer's equipment and connection requirements.
The Custom Cable Requirements
The customer requested three custom cables with the following specifications:
- Connector A: Hirose 6-pin male, straight
- Power branch: Straight 3.5mm TS connector
- Data branch: Hirose 8-pin male
- Cable structure: One cable splitting into separate power and data branches
- Total length: 60 cm, including connectors
- Color: Black
- Quantity: 3 pieces
A key part of the project was interpreting the customer's reference diagrams correctly. The cable structure followed one diagram, while the pin assignments were based on another. This required careful coordination to ensure the connector layout and wiring configuration matched the intended design.
From Reference Drawings to a Custom Solution
Custom cables often require more than matching connector types. The wiring arrangement, pin assignments, branch structure, and connector orientation can all affect compatibility with the intended equipment.
For this project, the Alvins Cables team worked with the customer to clarify the connector requirements and confirm the pin configuration with the engineering team.
The final specification included a Hirose 6-pin male connector on one end, splitting into a 3.5mm TS power connection and a Hirose 8-pin male data connection on the other end. The customer also confirmed the required power polarity: tip positive (+) and sleeve negative (-).
Delivery and Customer Feedback
The three custom split cables were arranged for delivery to Austria. After the customer received the package, we followed up to check whether the cables had arrived safely and were working as expected.
The customer confirmed:
“Everything is perfect, thank you very much.”
This feedback was a welcome confirmation that the delivered cables met the customer's expectations.
Need a Custom Cable for Your Production Setup?
Whether you need a custom split cable, a specialized power connection, or a cable built around a specific wiring diagram, Alvins Cables can work with you to review your requirements.
To help us evaluate your project, please provide:
- The equipment models on both ends
- Connector types, pin counts, and genders
- A wiring diagram or pinout, if available
- Required cable length and split configuration
- Quantity and intended application
Contact Alvins Cables to discuss your custom cable requirements. We'll review the details with our engineering team and help determine a suitable solution for your setup.
