Overview
Wearable and portable monitoring devices need cabling that stays comfortable and reliable through repeated patient movement, not a scaled-down version of bench-top equipment cable. This line focuses on lightweight, flexible construction for that use case.
Design & Construction
Flexible Micro-Cable Construction
Fine-gauge conductors with silicone or TPU insulation keep the cable lightweight and low-profile, sized down to AWG 36 for space- and weight-constrained wearable designs.
Low-Profile Connectors
Connector selection favors low-profile, patient-worn-rated options that hold up to repeated flexing at the strain-relief point, a common failure location in wearable device cabling.
Manufacturing Process
Built in the same Medical Division cleanroom as our other patient-contact assemblies, with lot-controlled biocompatible materials and finished-unit continuity testing.
Typical Applications
- Wearable biosensor patch cabling
- Portable ECG and vital-sign monitor cables
- Home-use diagnostic device cabling
- Ambulatory infusion pump wiring
- Telehealth device interconnects
Common installations include Wearable biosensor patch cabling, Portable ECG and vital-sign monitor cables, and Home-use diagnostic device cabling, where biocompatibility, electrical safety, and continuous fail-safe operation are the primary design drivers. The same base design can also be adapted for Ambulatory infusion pump wiring and Telehealth device interconnects with minor changes to connector type or cable length.
Technical Specifications
Standard configurations are available with the following technical specifications; custom configurations outside these ranges can be discussed with our engineering team. Wire Gauge: AWG 36 – 30. Conductor Count: 2 – 12 conductors. Insulation: Silicone / TPU, flexible low-profile. Temp Range: -20°C to +60°C. Flex Life: Rated for repeated patient-worn flexing. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5/-10 data available. Cleanroom: ISO Class 100,000 (ISO 8).
Quality & Certification
Manufactured under ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certification, with ISO 10993-5/-10 biocompatibility data available for patient-contact materials.
Customization & Lead Time
Standard lead time for the Wearable & Portable Medical Device Cabling is 4–5 weeks prototype, 2 weeks production. Connector type, cable length, and conductor configuration can be customized to match your exact application, including connector type, cable length, and sterilization compatibility to match your device’s specific design requirements. Contact our engineering team with your drawings or requirements for a project-specific quote.
Why XinHarness
Wearable device cabling draws on the same cleanroom process controls and design-history-file discipline used across our Medical Division. See the Medical industry page, or request a quote for your project. For related technical background, see our article on the role of potting and conformal coating in wire harnesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical assemblies including the Wearable & Portable Medical Device Cabling are manufactured under ISO 13485 quality management for medical device manufacturing.
Yes, biocompatible and autoclave-sterilizable materials are available depending on the application and device contact requirements.
Yes, connector type, cable length, shielding, and sterilization compatibility can all be tailored to your specific medical device requirements — share your design specifications for a custom quote.
