Cable Components

With technological advancements, we cannot imagine living without multimedia gadgets and machines. There is a wide range of products that we use for varying purposes. A cable is an integral component that thing that connects these devices.

These long threads of metalwork with many parts generally fall under the name tag of cable components. A cable is usually made of two or more wires that tend to run side by side. These metallic wires are twisted, bonded and sometimes braided together to create a uniform assembly. Both ends of these cables connect with devices to allow the transfer of electrical signals between them. These cables are a part of various applications like electronic devices that power and signal circuits.  Besides the main threads, these cables contain multiple components to connect with different devices. But before you head to buy these cable components, it important is to understand the types of cables you are going to use.

Understanding your cables before purchase

Although the users refer to cable and wire interchangeably, it is important to understand is that there is a difference between a wire and a cable. And the two come with major differences. A wire comes with a single electric conductor (a metallic material like aluminium or copper that conducts electricity and allows it to flow from one point of the wire to another). At the same time, a cable contains multiple conductors that are wrapped in a non-conductive material called a jack. And with such a major difference in construction, both cables and wires have varying functions to perform. Hence, you cannot use a wire to perform the tasks of an HDMI composite adapter. Here are some basic popular types of cables.

Coaxial cables

They include a central conductor and have a cover of a soft layer of insulation. This insulating layer has a surface of metallic shield that works as the second conductor. The outer portion then has a cover of an insulating jacket. They are commonly called HD AV cables. The most common use include TV and radio transmission equipment.  They are a common part of feed lines to connect radio transmitters, receivers, antennas, computer networks, digital audio and cable television setups.

Ethernet cables

They are part of networks for connecting LANs with devices like switches, PCs and routers. There are two types of Ethernet cables: stranded and solid. They offer a better quality of performance besides added protection from electrical interference. Commonly they are an ideal option for wiring business networks in offices and under the floors of laboratories.  They support one or more industry standards like Category 5 and Category 6. Also, a crossover cable is a unique type of Ethernet cable intended to connect two computer devices. Many Ethernet cables are ideal to connect the computer with a router or switches.

CCTV cables

They fall under the category of electric cables that work in combination with cable and communication wires. They help to record images and use the camera. Additionally, they are ideal for use to communicate with the data centre. A new range of CCTV cables is available that encompasses the latest technology of gas injected foaming. These cables have low weight and enable the loss of free signal transmission. These cables are a common part of  CCTV citrus in both large and small setups.

Computer cables

They are another common type of cable that you will find in the market. These cables have an outer cover of plastic. It is ideal for connecting a computer to a power source. There are different types of this cable. It also includes Digital Visual Interface or DVI, widely used these days. You can also use these cables in both digital and analogue. Like DVI, the HDMI is also capable of sending both video and audio signals simultaneously.  These cables are ideal for connecting all computer peripherals like a flash drive, mouse, keyboards or wireless adapters.