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Different Types of Monitor Cables

As a part of this technological era, you must be familiar with the computer, especially the desktop computer. This computer was very popular before the invention of laptops. When you use desktop computer, you need to replace your CRT monitor with the LCD one. While replacing the monitor, you would realize that monitor cable plays an important role in connecting the monitor and CPU. Even for your TV set, you would need this cable to connect your TV and the video player. Owing to the development of gadgets and computers, you will find different types of this cable in the market. Computer Cables include HDMI connector, VGA cable, USB cable, and many other similar cables.   USB Cable : USB cables are commonly used to connect the computer with other devices like digital cameras, cell phones, and so on. However this cable can also be used to connect a computer with the secondary display. However, it is advisable not to connect the CPU with the main monitor using USB. This is...

Best High Speed Ethernet Cable

Ethernet cables are of different types and ranges. These types are defined by Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association. You need to figure out which Ethernet Cables is suitable for your requirements. Solid Vs. Stranded Cables Twisted pair cables are available in both solid and stranded versions. Its making depends on the copper conductor found inside the cable. Solid: These Ethernet cables are most compatible with long horizontal lengths. They are strong and durable which makes them a perfect choice for permanent installations, exteriors and building into walls Stranded: Such Ethernet Networking Cables fall into a bendable category and are suitable for portable usage. They are quite flexible and can be moved around at different places. Shielded vs Unshielded Cables As Ethernet cables are twisted, shielding can help to protect them even further. Shielded cables are a better choice for cables that run inside walls - where there...

CAT 5E, CAT6 and CAT6A : Which One Is Best?

Choosing from amongst Category 5e, 6 and 6a cables has been difficult for a lot of people. Whenever you decide to purchase one of these for your Ethernet network , several factors like data transfer speed, connection distance and costs that have to be considered. Each of these cables has a different standard. Let us understand how and why. CAT5E Cables Although CAT 5E cable is cheap, it is quite slow. CAT 5E offers data transfer speeds of One Gbps per second at 100 MHz up to 328 feet. There is a lesser interference and a lesser chance of transmission error in these cables. This is majorly because the crosstalk amongst the wires within the cable remains under control. These cables will definitely offer a good quality performance for the applications used in today’s age. But when you use Cat5e, there are lesser chances for upgrading in a long run. CAT 6 Cables Needless to say, CAT 6 cable is more expensive and faster than CAT 5E. However, it is not very efficient when i...

Must Know About The NEMA Power Cords

NEMA power are used domestic AC electrical appliances most in North America and other countries which follow the NEMA standards. SF Cable is a leading retailers of cables and cords online and stocks a wide variety of NEMA power cords as well. Our collection includes NEMA 1-15 Power Cords , NEMA 5-15 to IEC 320 C13 Power Cords , NEMA 5-15 to IEC 320 C15 Power Cords, NEMA 5-15 to IEC 320 C19 Power Cords, NEMA 5-15 to IEC 320 C5 Power Cords, NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R Power Cords Extension, NEMA 5-20 Power Cords, NEMA 6-15 Power Cords, NEMA 6-20 Power Cords, NEMA L5-15 Locking Power Cords , NEMA L5-20 Locking Power Cords and NEMA L6-20 Locking Power Cords. We source all these power cords directly from the manufacturers to eliminate the middlemen charges and offer quality products at competitive prices. All our products are environment friendly. We also provide good after sales service and lifetime technical support on all our cable products. Different Types of NEMA Power Cor...

Why Should You Choose USB Type C Over All Other Cables?

USB Type C was introduced in the August 2014 and it is the latest connector which is used for syncing data and charging. It makes use of 24 pin reversible plug connector. So it’s easy to plug in devices and there is no need to get confused as to which side should be up. As people have started using USB Type C a lot, here are some insights about the cable and the ways in which you can use it. Compatibility with all the devices Some of the majorly used USB cables are Type A, B, microB and miniB. USB Type C can replace all these USB cables, which makes it a universal medium to charge and manage your devices. Hence, you do not need different USBs for different tasks. Get a USB Type C cable and your work is done. Power to charge laptops With the help of USB Type B, you can charge devices having a higher power such as laptops. This is because it has been designed to provide a significant amount of power for charging electronic devices. Fast charging facility Type C enab...

SVGA Cables: History and Benefits

SVGA standard has been popular since 1987 and it is found on several devices including PCs, medical equipment, industrial devices etc. Through this article, you will get to know more about how these cables came into existence and the kind of benefits are provided by it. History of SVGA Cables In the year 1987, IBM created VGA – which stands for Video Graphics Array. Although, it was considered to be standardized, it allowed only upto 250 colours at 320 X 200 resolutions. In the year 1990, IBM came up with Extended Graphics Array – XGA. Thereafter, it came up with XGA 2 which offered 16 million colours at a resolution of 800 X 600 pixels and 1024 X 768 resolution in 65.536 colours. The Video Electronics Standards Association wasn’t happy with the resolution and colours of XGA cables and hence they created Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) which was addressed as VESA BIOS Extension during its initial days. Irrespective of the resolution, these cables helped produce 16 mi...