Cables Flashcards
1
Q
UTP
A
- Stand for Unshielded Twisted Pair
- Twisted Pair Cable
- Used in Ethernet networks
2
Q
STP
A
- Stand for Shielded Twisted Pair
- Twisted Pair Cable
- Used in Ethernet networks but includes shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Used in environments with high interference
3
Q
RG-6
A
- Coaxial Cable
- Used for television, satellite, and broadband internet
- Thicker and provides better shielding than RG-59
4
Q
RG-59
A
- Coaxial Cable
- Used for low-power video and RF signal connections
- Thinner and less expensive than RG-6
5
Q
SMF
A
- Stand for Single-Mode Fiber
- Fiber Optic Cable
- Small core diameter (8-10 micrometers)
- Used for long-distance communication (up to 100 km or more)
- Higher bandwidth and uses laser light sources
6
Q
MMF
A
- Stand for Multimode Fiber
- Fiber Optic Cable
- Larger core diameter (50-62.5 micrometers)
- Used for shorter distances (up to 2 km)
- Lower bandwidth and uses LED light sources
7
Q
RS-232
A
- Serial Cable
- Used for connecting modems, mice, other peripherals
- Typically uses a DB9 or DB25 connector
8
Q
Parallel Cable
A
- Used primarily for connecting printers
- Uses a DB25 connector on the computer side and a Centronics connector on the printer side
9
Q
USB 1.1
A
- Low-speed (1.5 Mbps) and full-speed (12 Mbps) data rates
- Type-A and Type-B connectors
10
Q
USB 2.0
A
- High-speed (480 Mbps) data rate
- Backward compatible with USB 1.1
11
Q
USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1
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- SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) data rate
- Uses a blue connector or has an “SS” logo
12
Q
USB 3.1 Gen 2
A
- SuperSpeed+ (10 Gbps) data rate
- Uses the same connectors as USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1
13
Q
USB-C
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- Reversible connector
- Supports various data rates, including USB 3.1 Gen 2 and beyond
14
Q
SATA (Serial ATA)
A
- Used to connect internal storage devices like hard drives and SSDs
- Faster and more efficient than the older PATA (Parallel
15
Q
eSATA (External SATA)
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- Used for external storage devices
- Provides the same performance as internal SATA connections
