Types of Computer Cables

Types of Computer Cables

    Twisted-Pair Cable

                                                - the most common type of cable

                                                - have eight individual copper wires bundled

                                                   together and covered with an insulating material

            a.)  STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)

                                                             

                                                 - often used in noisy environments where a shield

                                                   of metallic foil is wrapped around each of the wire

                                                   pairs, with additional overall shielding to protect against

                                                   excessive electromagnetic interference.

             b.) UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

                                                  - is the most common form of twisted pair wiring.

                                                  - it is less excessive and easier to work with than STP.

    Coaxial Cable

                                   

                                         -the standard media used by cable TV operators.

                                         - it consists of a plastic insulator that separates the solid

                                           copper inner conductor and the woven, copper braid outer conductor.

    Fiber-Optic Cable

                                

                                       

                                        - has a reflective coating that allows light beams

                                           to travel without outer interference.