Cinnamon USB features high-purity 1.25% Silver conductors and a Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise. Key Technical Specifications Conductors: Solid 1.25% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper (LGC). The silver plating is used because high-frequency digital signals travel primarily on the surface of the conductor. This provides near-silver performance at a lower cost. Geometry: Solid-core conductors. Unlike stranded cables, solid conductors prevent "strand-interaction," which AudioQuest cites as a major source of distortion. Insulation: Hard-Cell Foam (HCF). This nitrogen-injected material creates air pockets. Since air absorbs almost no energy, it minimizes "dielectric involvement," keeping the signal more focused. Noise Dissipation: Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS). This "shields the shield," preventing Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) from contaminating the equipment's ground plane. Directionality: All AudioQuest digital cables are controlled for directionality. The metal is drawn in a specific direction, and the cable is marked with arrows to indicate the optimal signal flow to minimize noise.
