122: Telecommunication Cable, Common Classifications

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