monijohtimaisia

Monijohtimaisia is a Finnish term that translates to "multi-conductor" or "multi-core" in English. It is primarily used in the context of electrical wiring and cables. A monijohtimainen cable or wire consists of multiple individual conductive strands bundled together within a common insulation. This design allows for the transmission of multiple electrical signals or power streams through a single cable assembly.

The individual conductors within a monijohtimainen cable can be insulated from each other to prevent short circuits and allow for different voltage levels or signal types to be transmitted simultaneously. The number of conductors can vary significantly, from just a few to hundreds, depending on the application. Common examples include telephone cables, network cables (like Ethernet), and complex wiring harnesses found in vehicles and industrial equipment. The term emphasizes the presence of more than one conducting element within the cable's structure, differentiating it from single-conductor wires.