A communication cable is a type of wire used to transmit information. There are three types: twisted pair, coaxial and fiber optic. All of them have different uses.Twisted pair is a standard type of cable that dates back to the early days of radio. It has four twisted pairs of copper wires. These are insulated to reduce electromagnetic induction. The voltage levels are set to a minimum of 12 volts. This type of cable can be found in many types of applications, including home computers, telephones, TV and radio systems.
Coaxial cables are used to transmit high frequency signals. They have a tube-like conductor supported by a metal foil shield. An outer jacket is often included. RG-59 is the standard size, but RG-6 is also common. Some CAT cables are able to support speeds up to 10 gigabits. Fiber optic cables have incredibly fine glass wires that carry more data than copper wires. They can be used to transmit voice, video and data.
Coaxial and twisted pair cables are commonly used in local area networks (LANs). Ethernet cables connect computers, telephones and other devices to the internet. Each has its own type of speed and bandwidth. In order to get connected to the internet, you will need to plug your cable into a hub port.Fibre optic cables have central strength elements that prevent bending. However, buckling can induce microbending losses. Cables must also be protected from lateral compressions.
