Cables and Connectors Flashcards
1
Q
Fiber Cable
A
Glass optical fibers used to transfer information by lights instead of electricity. Cables can be conductive or nonconductive
2
Q
Common Fiber Cables
A
SC
LC
ST
MTP
3
Q
Copper Cable
A
Copper wire that transmits electricity along its path. Conductive. Mostly used to power a unit
4
Q
Twisted pair Cable
A
Two conductive wires are twisted to improve signal integrity of the cable by reducing EM radiation and crosstalk. Can be shielded to improve features
5
Q
RF Coax
A
Common standard for coaxial cables. Coax connects units to power supplies
6
Q
RJ45
A
Connector for ethernet cables
7
Q
RJ11
A
Connector for landline telephones
