The present invention provides a cable assembly and method of making thereof for use with HDMI/DVI connectors. The cable assembly of the present invention includes a flat extruded cable jacket that includes an oblong cross section. Parallel oblong orifices lie across the cross section of the extruded jacket, extend the length of the jacket and provide a means for the insertion of solid straight conductors extending through the oblong orifices. The alignment of the oblong orifices in conjunction with a cylindrical orifice provides a means to attach the conductors to a HDMI/DVI connector. The oblong configurations as associated with the present invention are also applicable for Firewire cable and provides for a flat cable assembly for use therein.