Kimber Naked Interconnect

What are NAKED conductors?

Naked conductors are uninsulated 24AWG solid core copper. These copper conductors have been plated with a thick layer of palladium followed by a thick layer of gold to protect against corrosion. The use of palladium as an inter-metallic diffusion barrier opposed to nickel prevents distortions that would be introduced via the magnetic properties of nickel.

Why use NAKED conductors?

The dielectrics or insulators commonly used in interconnect design have a negative impact on the signal transmission. These polymer insulators are normally used to protect the metallic conductor from corrosion and to prevent the conductors from a short circuit condition. Polymer insulations do a remarkable job at these two things at the expense of signal transmission fidelity.

Naked accomplishes the same goals as a traditional insulated conductor.

Inhibition of corrosion: Naked conductors are protected from corrosion through our palladium/gold plating process. 

Short circuit prevention: To prevent the 6 uninsulated (per channel) "Naked" conductors from touching, causing a short circuit, the conductors have been carefully braided with cotton strands. The cotton strands both separate and secure the conductors.