Belden Electronics Division

Belden is a manufacturer of signal transmission products - primarily for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. Belden is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.

Founded in 1902 with corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, Belden has manufacturing capabilities throughout North America and Europe and a market presence in nearly every region of the world.

In the data networking market, Belden provides enabling technologies for the physical communications infrastructure within and between buildings. Products include structured cabling systems comprised of metallic and fiber optic cable, connectivity components, wiring racks, panels, interconnecting hardware, intelligent patching devices, Power over Ethernet panels, and cable management solutions. Belden also produces cables for CATV, wireless communication, and the telecom central office.

In the video, sound and security markets Belden provides the cables preferred by broadcast professionals, including products for digital TV production, and specialized cable for video surveillance systems, airport baggage screening, building access control, public address systems, and fire alarm systems.

In the industrial automation market, Belden products are used with closed-loop manufacturing systems, programmable controllers and robots. Belden makes special cable configurations to withstand harsh environments and to resist signal interference from nearby equipment. End markets for industrial cables include industries such as petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, paper production, semiconductor manufacturing, the automotiveindustry, and many others.

For OEMs in the aerospace and defense business, Belden provides cables that meet the most demanding specifications for heat resistance, flexibility and durability. Some of the cable products can withstand heat up to 2000°F. A recent new product supports live satellite TV for in-flight entertainment systems.