The invention discloses a signal detection cable for a digital substation and manufacturing technology. The signal detection cable includes a protective layer, a buffering layer, an armor layer, an aluminum foil layer, an insulating layer and a conductive core. An outer wall of the conductive core wraps the insulating layer, an outer wall of the insulating layer warps the aluminum foil layer, an outer wall of the aluminum foil layer wraps the armor layer, an outer wall of the armor layer includes the buffering layer, an outer wall of the buffering layer wraps the protective layer, the buffering layer includes a rubber shock absorption layer and buffering holes, the rubber shock absorption layer wraps the outer side of the armor layer, and a plurality of buffering holes are uniformly arranged in the rubber shock absorption layer. Through the arrangement armor layer and aluminum foil layer, two metal shielding layers are formed, a good electromagnetic shielding effect is achieved, external interference signals can be effectively prevented from influencing transmission of data, and safety of data transmission is effectively improved; and through arrangement of the buffering layer, a good buffering effect is achieved, and safety of use is effectively improved.