Multimode vs. single-mode fibre. • Multimode vs. Singlemode Fibre • Multimode fibre cable has a large-diameter core and therefore has multiple modes of propagation—that is, several wavelengths of light are used in the fibre core. It’s primaril...

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 ...

Unshielded vs. shielded twisted-pair cabling. • Unshielded vs. shielded twisted-pair cabling • In "noisy" environments such as airports and manufacturing facilities, shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable is preferred. These environments contain ra...

Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered fibre optic cable • Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered fibre optic cable • There are two styles of fibre optic cable construction: loose tube and tight buffered. Both contain some type of strengthening member, such as ...

Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered fibre optic cable • Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered fibre optic cable • There are two styles of fibre optic cable construction: loose tube and tight buffered. Both contain some type of strengthening member, such as ...

PVC vs. Plenum & LS0H • PVC vs. Plenum & LS0H • Whether you choose a riser (PVC), plenum or LS0H jacket depends on where you're going to run the cable. • PVC cable features an outer polyvinyl chloride jacket that gives off toxic fumes when it ...

Plasma vs. LCD screens. • Plasma vs. LCD screens • You need to consider many factors • When deciding whether to use plasma or liquid crystal diode (LCD) displays for your applications, you need to consider many factors. Both provide brilliant ...

M1 - Display Interface System • M1 - Display Interface System • In 2001, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) approved the M1 Display Interface System for digital displays. The M1 system is a versatile and convenient system desig...

Black Box Explains: Copper Cable • Choosing the right copper cable for your network can be a daunting proposition. You have to consider many factors such as network equipment, available space, bandwidth specifications, total cost of ownership,...