...and single-mode patch cables can be simplex or duplex. • Simplex has one fibre, while duplex zipcord has two fibres joined with a thin web. Simplex (also known as single strand) and duplex zipcord cables are tight-buffered and jacketed, with Kevla...

Fibre cable and pulling eyes • Fibre cable and pulling eyes • A damaged Fibre Optic Cable during Pulling • Fibre optic cable can be damaged if pulled improperly. Broken or cracked fibre, for example, can result from pulling on the fibre core o...

...use a lower sreen resolution, or use a video skew compensator. • A video skew compensator removes colour drift by delaying some colour signals to compensate for differences in wire pairs. • Learn more: • Light injector for copper patch cables •  

...video or RGB coax cables, which often can’t be easily pulled through tight conduits and can be more difficult to terminate (for more on the limitations of simply extending video cabling, see below). • A bonus: In most buildings, copper cabling...

...Common ground • The cables share many characteristics. Although 50-micron fibre cable features a smaller core (the light-carrying portion of the fibre), both 50- and 62.5-micron cable use the same cladding diameter of 125 microns. Because they h...

...Loose-tube cables • Loose-tube cables, the older of the two cable types, are specifically designed for harsh outdoor environments. They protect the fibre core, cladding, and coating by enclosing everything within semi-rigid protective s...

...attach to optical cables, which are constructed with a PVC jacket and a plastic core. The cables transfer information accurately over short distances via digital light signals with low loss and no distortion. • Digital optical cable less expen...

...KVM trays include rock-solid construction, LEDs on the front panel for easy location in a darkened data center, and integrated KVM switching. • Front-panel controls enable you to use the buttons on a monitor bezel without pulling out the keyboard. ...

...to protection from solid objects or materials; the second number refers to protection from liquids and the third number, commonly omitted from the rating, refers to protection against mechanical impacts. • First IP Number • 0 • No protection • ...

...Shielded vs. unshielded cables • Shielded vs. unshielded cables • The environment determines whether cable should be shielded or unshielded. Quiet office environments, busy retail establishments, and individual workshops all require different levels...