What happens when the cable bend radius exceeds specifications for broadband cables?

Exceeding the specified bend radius for broadband cables can lead to signal degradation. The bend radius is the minimum radius that a cable can be bent without risking damage or affecting performance. When a cable is bent too tightly, it can impair the signal integrity, leading to increased attenuation or loss of data quality. This happens because the tight bend can affect the conductive pathways within the cable, causing variations in resistance and reflections that disrupt the signal. Maintaining proper bend radius is essential to ensure that the cable operates within its intended specifications, preserving the quality and reliability of the transmitted data.