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    Coaxial cable consists of an inner copper core, dielectric insulator, copper braid shield, and outer plastic covering arranged concentrically. It carries electromagnetic signals between the core and shield. There are different types designed for specific uses like cable TV, which uses coaxial cable to transmit signals to homes along suburban streets. Coaxial cable has advantages over twisted-pair in carrying multiple cable TV channels and radio frequencies over greater distances but is more expensive to install.

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    Coaxial cable consists of an inner copper core, dielectric insulator, copper braid shield, and outer plastic covering arranged concentrically. It carries electromagnetic signals between the core and shield. There are different types designed for specific uses like cable TV, which uses coaxial cable to transmit signals to homes along suburban streets. Coaxial cable has advantages over twisted-pair in carrying multiple cable TV channels and radio frequencies over greater distances but is more expensive to install.

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    Coaxial cable consists of an inner copper core, dielectric insulator, copper braid shield, and outer plastic covering arranged concentrically. It carries electromagnetic signals between the core and shield. There are different types designed for specific uses like cable TV, which uses coaxial cable to transmit signals to homes along suburban streets. Coaxial cable has advantages over twisted-pair in carrying multiple cable TV channels and radio frequencies over greater distances but is more expensive to install.

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    Coaxial Cable

    Coaxial cable is comprised of an inner core, insulator, shield, and outer cover. It is
    called coaxial because these sections all share the same axis. There are many
    different types of coaxial cable, each one with different physical and electronic
    properties designed for specific tasks. It is commonly used for carrying
    cable televisionsignals along suburban streets and into homes.

    Construction
    The inner core of regular coaxial cable is usually
    solid copper between one and two millimeters
    thick, but some types use wire strands for
    improved flexibility. The dielectric insulator is
    either foam, solid plastic, or an air gap created by
    plastic spacers. The shielding is usually made
    from copper braid and completely surrounds the
    insulator layer. It is usually braided to provide
    flexibility but it can also be made from aluminum
    film. Finally, the shielding is covered by a thin plastic layer for protection.

    How Coaxial Cable It Works


    Coaxial cable is more like an antenna than a regular cable because it carries an
    electromagnetic wave between the inner core and the shielding. It has superior
    signal quality because the shielding mostly prevents interference from reaching the
    signal. Coaxial connectors are designed to have the same impedance as the cable
    and to maintain its shielding. The main connector types are the BNC connector used
    for computer networking, and the F connector used for cable television. Cable
    terminators are closed connectors that are placed on all open ends of a coaxial
    cable network to minimize signal loss and interference.

    Why Use Coaxial Cable?


    Coaxial cable has many advantages over twisted-pair cable but also a few
    disadvantages. It has a large frequency range which allows it to carry multiple
    signals, making it ideal for carrying many cable television broadcasts. Each channel
    also has greater bandwidth that allows for high definition video. The shielding
    reduces crosstalk and other interference, allowing for greater cable lengths between
    amplifiers. However, coaxial cable is more expensive to install, and it uses a
    network topology that is prone to congestion.

    Applications
    Coaxial cable is used to carry television signals and connect video equipment
    together. It is also used to carry radio signals and connect receivers, transmitters,
    and antennas together. Short lengths of coaxial cables are also used for connecting
    devices with test equipment, like signal generators. Coaxial cable was once widely
    used for connecting computer in local area networks (LANs) but has been replaced
    by twisted-pair cable. However, cable broadband remains popular and uses the
    same coaxial cable that cable television uses. Most coaxial cable networks will
    eventually be replaced by superior fiber optic networks.

    Source: http://www.tech-faq.com/coaxial-cable.html

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