What are the Types of Cable?
What is Network Cabling? Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device to another. Types of Cable A. Twisted Pair - is a type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are twisted together for the purposes of improving electromagnetic compatibility. a. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) - a type of copper telephone wiring in which each of the two copper wires that are twisted together are coated with an insulating coating that functions as a ground for the wires. The extra covering in shielded twisted pair wiring protects the transmission line from electromagnetic interference leaking into or out of the cable. b. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) - a popular type of cable that consists of two unshielded wires twisted around each other. Due to its low cost, UTP cabling is used extensively for local-area networks (LANs) and telephone connections. UTP cabling does not offer as high bandwidth or as good protec