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The Future of Network Cabling: Fiber & Copper Together

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With the technological advancements & increasing internet speed raises a question as to whether to use traditional copper as the physical interconnector or upgrade to fiber to support these higher speeds. In this blog post, we are going to see the main difference and consequences of using both on the same platform. Size And Space: The main difference will be fluctuation in size and weight. Everyone has seen a traditional Cat5/Cat6 and a fiber cable. The clear difference here is that a duplex fiber optic cable provides 25 percent space savings and 50 percent weight savings over shielded bulk cat5e cable . Moreover, optical fiber cables are lighter, thinner, and more efficient than their copper counterparts. However, it is important to note that fiber cables are a bit more fragile and require special tools to terminate connections. Transmission Speed: Traditional Cat5 twisted pair copper cables support a transmission rate of 100 Megabits per second. On the same side, Ca...

7 Factors to Choose the Right Industrial Ethernet Cable

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Our one and the only requirement is high-speed internet from any network. A successful network and that too in terms of speed depends on its components. That includes switches, controllers, connectors, and Ethernets. Amongst all, Ethernet cables have some extra weightage and are responsible for better performance. They pass data at high-speed rates. For example,  CAT 6 cables  can operate frequencies up to 250MHz. At the same time, CAT 5 cables operate frequencies up to 100MHz. The CAT 5 cables are also suitable for 100Mbit applications using two-pair cables. To simply your understanding, the below table specifies all the Industry frequency requirements: But when you choose cables for the industrial purpose, you need to understand the industrial requirements to  choose the right cable for your network . Size of a Conductor Conductors are one of the reasons behind fulfilling our needs of high data speed over long distances. Especially the conducto...

How to Choose the Best Ethernet Cable for Gaming?

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It is a well-known fact that high-speed Ethernet cable gives faster and reliable connection compared to a Wi-Fi network. An extensively designed gaming Ethernet cable helps to enjoy continuous gaming experience without any lagging or connection interference. Selecting a quality cable for Ethernet connection is a confusing job as all wires are not the same. Also, network cables vary in price, speed, size, and security. If you are searching for an Ethernet cable for Xbox or a Playstation, then decision should be taken wisely. This article discusses about the  best Ethernet cable  for gaming and qualities to look for in a cable. General measures like knowing type of network connection, what speed an ISP is providing you, length of cord needed, and whether to opt for a multi-color option or not can help to choose the best suitable option. Characteristics Of Ethernet Cable To Look For Before Buying: Ethernet Cable Category Ethernet cables are standardized into multipl...

Best High Speed Ethernet Cable

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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...