Telecommunication cable is one type of electrical cables which used to transmit electromagnetic signals (modulated waves). They can also be considered as a network cable.
Telecommunication cable types (common):
- Coaxial cable
- Ethernet cable
- UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pairs)
- STP (Shielded Twisted Pairs)
- FTP (Foiled Twisted Pairs)
- Optical fiber
Telecommunication cable specifications (common):
- Low levels of attenuation loss
- High data transmission speeds
Telecommunication cable insulation types (common):
- PE (Polyethylene)
- PVC (Polyvinylchlorid)
Telecommunication cable twisting types (common):
- Pair
- Quad
Telecommunication cable construction types (common):
- Jelly
- Dry core
- Armoured
Telecommunication cable installation types (common):
- Underground
- Aerial
Note: Type designation code for communication cables according to DIN VdS/IEC shows the exact specification of cables.
Note: Refer to the network equipment supplier's recommendations before start cabling and wiring.
Related standards
- EN
- VDE
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