Archive for the ‘Coaxial’ Category

What should I consider when deciding which Coaxial Cable to buy?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Coaxial Cabling is designed for the transmission of high frequency signals with a minimum of loss. Coaxial wire and cable is offered with various configurations, so when purchasing coaxial cable, be sure to consider impendence, environmental temperature, working voltage, signal loss at specific frequencies, power rating and cost.

Do coaxial cables degrade over time?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Yes. Over time, a coaxial cable will degrade and need to be replaced in order to maintain the integrity of the signal.

What is the most common type of coaxial wire and cable used to carry video signals?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

The most common coaxial type to carry video signals is RG-59 B/U type 75 ohm coaxial cable.

What is Coaxial Cabling?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

According to www.webopedia.com, Coaxial Cable is the primary type of cabling used by the cable television industry and is also widely used for computer networks such as Ethernet. Although more expensive than standard telephone wire, coaxial cable is much less susceptible to interference and can carry much more data.