The difference between fiber optic cable, twisted pair and cable

In network hardware, there is another type of network transmission medium that cannot be ignored, which is usually called network cable. At present, the more common network cables are divided into thin twisted pair, fiber optic cable, coaxial cable and thick coaxial cable. Optical fiber cable is a new generation of transmission medium. Compared with copper medium, optical fiber has greatly improved in terms of security, reliability and network performance. In addition, the bandwidth of optical fiber transmission greatly exceeds that of copper cables, and the maximum connection distance it supports is more than two kilometers, which is an inevitable choice for building large-scale networks. Because the fiber optic cable has the advantages of good electromagnetic interference resistance, strong confidentiality, fast speed, and large transmission capacity, its price is also relatively expensive, and it is rarely used in household occasions.

2022-08-09