FI-50M NCF(R)
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NCF Piezo Ceramic Series Connectors • A Furutech First!
Furutech’s Pure Transmission FI-50 NCF Piezo Ceramic series connector bodies and housings feature several breakthrough construction techniques.
A multilayer nonmagnetic stainless steel and silver plated carbon fiber shell incorporates a special damping and insulating acetal copolymer. Furutech settled on stainless and silver plated carbon fiber for the outer housing after extensive listening sessions with Japanese industry figures and audiophiles.
The body of the connectors incorporates an “active” damping material: Nano Crystal² Formula – Nano Crystalline, Ceramic and Carbon Powder
Incorporated into select Furutech products, Nano Crystal² Formula — NCF is comprised of a special crystalline material that has two “active” properties. First, it generates negative ions that eliminate static and secondly, it converts thermal energy into far-infrared. Furutech then combines this remarkable crystalline material with nano-sized ceramic particles and carbon powder for their additional “Piezo Effect” damping properties. The resulting Nano Crystal² Formula is the ultimate electrical and mechanical damping material – only found in Furutech products!
Nano Crystal² Formula eliminates static, “interconverts” thermal, mechanical and electrical energy and damps vibrations—all for the finest Furutech Pure Transmission signal imaginable.
Floating Magnetic Field Effects
The Furutech Earth/Ground Jumper System
How far will Furutech’s engineers go in their attempts to reach Pure Transmission reference quality? Their concentrated examination of each and every element of signal transfer has resulted in another breakthrough technology, the Furutech Earth/Ground Jumper System. It eliminates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) induced in metal parts like connector housing screws.
Current flowing through the power connector creates a magnetic field, just as an insulated conductor creates both electromagnetic and electrostatic fields. Furutech engineers found this magnetic field induces current flow (and a small magnetic field) in the screws holding the connector together! These magnetic fields interfere with the larger magnetic field around the conductor and connector.
Furutech’s total attention to detail and elegant engineering neatly solves the problem. The Earth/Ground Jumper System connects the securing screws to a ground terminal within the plug completely eliminating the field disturbances they cause. The stray fields are grounded by a series of interlocking parts within the connector that attach to the ground conductor. The Jumper System is available in Furutech NEMA Power and IEC Connectors. The Earth/Ground Jumper System Carries US Patent No. 6,669,491
SPECIFICATIONS
• α (Alpha) Pure-Copper Rhodium-plated Conductor
• Earth (Ground) Jumper System (US Patent No.: 6,669,491/European:EP1445837)
• Nylon/fiberglass body with a special anti-resonance nano-sized crystalline, piezo ceramic particles and carbon damping material
• Multilayered nonmagnetic stainless steel and silver plated carbon fiber housing incorporating an acetal copolymer. The best of damping and insulation materials improve frequency extension and tonal balance
• Specified for cable diameters from 6mm to 20mm
• Dimensions:
FI-50M NCF Body length 40mm x 34.5mm diameter / 76.2mm overall length
• Metal cable clamp improves grip and reduces mechanically and electrically induced distortion
Note* Please note that slight discoloration of the silver-plated carbon fiber may occur over time. This is partly due to the nature of the product being hand-produced rather than mass-manufactured. Such variations are normal and do not affect the quality or performance of the product.
Technical Information Notice
Furutech FI-50 NCF / FI-50 / FI-52 NCF / FI-52 / FI-48 / FI-46 Series Connectors Regarding Housing Continuity Measurements Furutech would like to provide the following technical clarification regarding continuity measurements between various external housing sections of certain Furutech connectors. The primary earth/ground path of Furutech connectors is achieved through the actual ground conductor and grounding pin structure itself. Continuity between external housing sections is not a guaranteed specification parameter and may vary depending on product design, construction methods, and normal manufacturing tolerances. In particular, products incorporating carbon fiber elements, layered housing structures, bonded assemblies, or vibration-control materials may exhibit differences in measurable continuity between various external metal components. These variations do not affect:
- Grounding performance
- Electrical safety
- Product reliability
- Intended audio performance
Many Furutech flagship connectors incorporate the patented Floating Field Damper™ (Earth/Ground Jumper System), protected under US Patent No. 6,669,491 and European Patent EP1445837. This sophisticated system is specifically engineered to reduce distortion and noise caused by floating magnetic fields generated within metallic connector components during current flow. The mechanism works by carefully grounding key internal metallic components through a precision-engineered conductive bridge structure, thereby stabilizing electrical potential and improving overall power and signal transfer performance.
Does My Connector Have the Floating Field Damper™?
Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HmvNJhM5UE Open your connector and check for the Furutech Floating Field Damper™ structure. The conductivity relationship between the body, housing fixing screws, and ground pole is explained as follows: Check for the small copper tabs located near the screw holes (highlighted in yellow in the reference image). In version “B”, the Floating Field Damper bridge can be seen through the clear plastic cover. In version “A”, only the small copper tabs are visible within the screw holes. Current flowing through a cable and its connector creates magnetic and electrostatic fields that continuously build and collapse during operation. These fields can induce electrical potential within small metallic parts such as fixing screws and connector hardware. The resulting floating magnetic fields can interfere with the main signal or power transfer path, introducing noise and distortion. The Furutech Floating Field Damper™ system addresses this issue by carefully grounding these floating metallic elements through a precision-engineered conductive bridge structure, significantly reducing distortion and contributing to cleaner and more stable power transfer. Because the external housing itself is not the primary earth path, measurable continuity between certain housing sections may or may not be present depending on model design, assembly methods, and normal production tolerances. If your connector incorporates the Floating Field Damper™ structure, you can rest assured that the product is operating as intended and represents one of the most sophisticated audio-grade connector designs available today.
Reference Overview
| Model Series | Top Housing | Carbon Fiber Ring | End Housing | Cable Clamp Screws |
| FI-50 NCF Series | No guaranteed continuity | No guaranteed continuity | Grounded | Grounded |
| FI-50 Series | No guaranteed continuity | No guaranteed continuity | Grounded | Grounded |
| FI-52 NCF Series | No guaranteed continuity | No guaranteed continuity | Grounded | Grounded |
| FI-52 Series | No guaranteed continuity | No guaranteed continuity | Grounded | Grounded |
| FI-48 Series | Continuity present | — | Grounded | Grounded |
| FI-46 Series | No guaranteed continuity | — | No guaranteed continuity | Grounded |
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