Whether you need an indoor or outdoor coaxial cable, we have several options for various applications. We offer RG6 coaxial cable in dual-shield and quad-shield variants. You can also check out our Cable Academy where we have in-depth blogs
The nominal velocity of propagation (NVP) is listed on our spec sheets which can be found on our product detail pages.
Use shielded cable if you cannot avoid getting close (in parallel) to AC electrical wire, electrical motors, or have other EMI/RFI issues that you are aware of. Crossing electrical wire at right angles is OK. The environment will dictate when and how
All Ethernet cables will have a safety rating of some kind if it complies with the NEC/NFPA 70. CM, CMG, and CMX have no fire protection. CMR has mild flame-spreading retardance built in but is not flameproof. CMP (plenum) Ethernet cable is the most
No. Twist rate is only one part of making an Ethernet cable, and there is no defined standard around "twists per inch". Ethernet is a balanced twisted pair communications cable, and the twist rate of individual conductor pairs may differ from another
Perhaps. Plenum rated Ethernet cable is designed to be used in HVAC air handling spaces (like above drop ceilings and below raised floors) and your local codes likely dictate you MUST use it in those situations. Secondarily, if plenum Ethernet cable
Under normal conditions, no more than one year.
According to the National Electric Code (NEC), no more than fifty feet of outdoor Ethernet cable may be installed indoors. There are exceptions to this rule for certain residential dwellings. Please see our blog Can Outdoor Ethernet Cable Be Used
Yes. We recommend the Cat6 Unshielded Gel Filled Direct Burial Ethernet Cable for maximum water protection!
Yes, our outdoor-rated bulk Ethernet cable can be used without conduit.
Any Ethernet cable that is installed outdoors should have a CMX jacket rating. All CMX rated Ethernet is UV resistant and there is no difference in this jacket for direct burial or above ground applications. The only difference is direct burial..
Yes, gel filled is superior. Gel filled is a bit messier to work with, but the nature of the non-toxic petroleum based gel filling guarantees that liquid water cannot enter the cable underground.
Almost never. Attics and crawl spaces are considered part of the interior of a structure and riser rated Ethernet cable, which is fire-rated for interior spaces, should be used. As always, interior cables such as riser and plenum should be protected
In general, yes, but not very much. You can get an idea of the relative flexibility of cables by comparing their bend radii, which are listed in their specification sheets. Want to learn more? Our blog Obey the Bend, Calculating Wire Bend Radius goes
Water blocking tape is a fabric wrap filled with a dry gel that is not activated until it is exposed to water. Gel filled is high viscosity petroleum based gel that is injected into the cable. Gel filled provides superior protection at the expense of
No. The terms "CMX" and "outdoor Ethernet" cable address completely different things. The terms are often misapplied and confused with each other. The CMX term is now widely misunderstood as a result. OSP = Stands for "Outside Plant" and means cable
That depends. If using a conduit, then bury to 10" deep. If you are not using a conduit, then bury to a minimum of 24" deep. The rental of a trenching machine is strongly recommended!
Normally, dual shield coaxial Series-6 (aka RG6) is sufficient for all but the most demanding installations. For installations that require additional shielding or maximum protection against signal leakage, please consider our quad shield Series-6 ca
Our Series 6 coaxial cable will handle SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI.
Stripping is the removal of insulation from a wire. Scoring is just cutting into the surface of a cable jacket without penetrating, so that the jacket can be snapped off and removed by hand, protecting the interior of the cable from damage.
The drain wire in a shielded cable is used to maintain a path to ground for static charges and induced currents from electromagnetic interference.
This is the least reliable way to terminate Ethernet. It is not recommended to hand terminate solid copper Ethernet with 8P8C (aka RJ45) connectors at both ends for a myriad of reasons. Chief among these reasons are lack of cable flexibility, poor..
Yes! Most AV manufacturers recommend Cat6 or higher Ethernet cable for these applications.
Riser rated (CMR) cable is PVC. Riser rated cable is suitable for use inside walls and runs vertically between floors. Typically, the fire resistance is due to a Teflon coating on the cable or strands of fibers baked into the jacket that limit the
The differences between shielded and unshielded cable and situations where they are used are summarized in our Cable Academy blog Shielded vs. Unshielded Cable. In the decision process between unshielded (UTP) vs. shielded (FTP) cable, it is the envi
Examples:. Yellow = Singlemode. Orange = Multimode OM1. Aqua = Multimode OM3. Violet = Multimode OM4. Lime = Multimode OM5. Learn more about fiber optic color coding in the Cable Academy blog below!
Multimode fiber is an optical fiber with a wider core that allows multiple light modes to propagate, suitable for shorter distances and high-bandwidth applications. Shorter reach compared to single-mode, bandwidth limitations at longer distances. It
Singlemode fiber optic cable offers significantly higher speeds over long distances compared to multimode fiber optic cable. This is because singlemode transmits light through a single, precisely defined path, minimizing signal scattering and distort
Singlemode fiber optic cable goes much further in distance capabilities, particularly for high-bandwidth applications. For instance, at 100GbE speeds, singlemode can transmit data for miles, while multimode fiber optic cable struggles to reach even l
Singlemode fiber optic cable has a core of only 9 microns, allowing for precise light guidance and minimizing dispersion. Multimode fiber optic cable, on the other hand, has a significantly larger core of 62.5 and 50 microns to accommodate multiple l
Modal dispersion occurs in multimode fiber optic cable when light travels through multiple paths within the larger core. These paths have different lengths, causing the light pulses to arrive at the receiver at different times, blurring the signal, a
The cable cost difference is minimal, but singlemode fiber optic cable transceivers can be slightly more expensive than multimode fiber optic cable options. However, the total cost of ownership for singlemode can be lower in the long run, considering
As network bandwidth demands continue to rise, singlemode fiber optic cable is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for future-proof infrastructure. Its superior performance in terms of bandwidth, distance, and low latency makes it the ideal so
A fiber optic cable comprises the core, cladding, coating, strengthening member, and the outer cable jacket. The cable jacket is crucial for protecting the core and cladding from damage. Fiber optic cable jackets protect the core and cladding within
To make some sense of the various types of connectors out there, first, we should talk about assembly styles. Connectors come in two primary assembly styles: simplex and duplex. Simplex = single connector on each end of the cable. Duplex = two connec