Crash Course in Computer Cables

USB 2.0 Extension Cable, Type-A Male to Type-A Female, 3ft

Computer experts know that cables are a computer’s life force. With such a large variety of computer cables available to customers, it’s easy to be confused about which cables to use for all your electronic needs. Below is a list of the differences between the most basic and popular cables offered. After reading this list, you will begin feeling like a computer expert, too.

•FTP Patch computer cables - Belonging to category 6A, also known as CAT6A, FTP Patch computer cables are 3ft long and are used to support 10G Base T Ethernet. These computer cables are designed to deliver optimum performance. Additionally, the CAT6A operates in different frequencies that can go as high as 550MHz, which is twice as much as Cat6. The newer versions of these cables are now being used for applications of 10Gbits, and cost approximately $5-$6.

•Coaxial computer cables - Better known as coax cables, coaxial computer cords are used to transmit radio frequencies and RF signals. These cables are most commonly used to connect to transmit lines or to receive antenna or network connectivity. If you own a television that receives cable, you’ll find coaxial cables connected to your TV. Coaxial computer cables can carry electromagnetic signals easily. That tiny space between the outer and inner conductor is practically nonexistent, which is why coaxial computer cables can transmit signals without straying. This is why coaxial computer cables can be installed despite metallic objects being nearby.

•Computer cable adapters - By connecting the port to the computer, computer cable adapters can supply power to a GPS. To do this, you just need to simply plug in the HDMI to the HDMI adapter for the computer cable adapter and this will convert the video signal to HDMI video from Dual mode signals. Just remember to avoid draining your GPS, especially when travelling.

•AC Power cable –These cables are insulated conductors that give power to the computer.

Power Y-Cable, P4 Plug Socket to 2x 4-pin Molex Connectors, 6inch

Additionally, these high powered cords work with printers, scanners and monitors. If you’re worried about money, you’ll be happy to know that some AC power computer cables are available for as low as $2.25 with a 110/120volt capacity.

•USB Cables - USB computer cables are used to transfer data from one form of storage to another. These popular cables can be purchased separately, but for the most part, products such as printers, mobile phones, memory card readers and scanners come with USB cables.

As the demand for personal computers, notebooks and laptops increases, so does the demand for computer cables.