The invention discloses a cable with good toughness and excellent thermal stability. The cable comprises a conductor and a protective sheath layer, wherein the protective sheath layer coats the conductor; the protective sheath layer is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 15 to 25 parts of ethylene propylene diene monomer, 60 to 90 parts of chloroprene rubber, 20 to 30 parts of nitrile rubber, 15 to 25 parts of light-weight calcium carbonate, 14 to 22 parts of glass fiber, 20 to 40 parts of nerchinskite, 25 to 35 parts of modified clay, 1 to 2 parts of epoxidized soybean oil, 2 to 4 parts of coal tar, 0.4 to 0.8 part of polyethylene wax, 0.4 to 1 part of stearic acid, 0.4 to 1 part of bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide), 1.5 to 2.5 parts of succinic acid peroxide, 0.3 to 0.7 part of 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole, 0.8 to 1.4 parts of bispheno1-A diglycidyl ether and 2 to 4 parts of anti-aging agent. The cable has the advantages that the hydrophobic and tear-resistant properties are good, the toughness is excellent, and the heat stability is stronger.