What is the difference between the various types of twisted pair cables?

Answer 1

From a networking perspective the two main types of twisted pair cable that have been used extensively; particularly with Ethernet, are Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). The biggest difference between the two is the presence or absence of a shielding layer but all types use various twist periods to reduce the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI) or noise and cross-talk interference.

Answer 2

There are 2 types such as:

1- UTP (unshielded twisted pair) is most commonly used in LAN's with maximum cable length of 100m.

2- STP (shielded twisted pair)- is extensively used for telephones

Answer 3

there is 5 catgory cat 1 thru 5 cat1 is called rj11 its for phone lines only, cat 2 is for digital telephones and low speed networks. cat3 is for eathernet cat 4 is for ibm token ring network standard and CAT5 the most known of is for high speed internet with a signalling rate of 100MBps

Answer 4

The classic categories are: 3 and 5 (hence a Cat5 cable)

Cat3 is usually used for phone service. specifically multi-line systems or with a fax machine. It has 3 pairs of wires.

Cat5 is used in data applications like computer networking. It has 4 pairs.

There has been a cat6 marketed. It is functionally the same as a Cat5 but is manufactured at a higher quality.

Answer 5

A twisted pair cable consists of two copper conductors.

Answer 6

1- UTP (unshielded twisted pair) 2- STP (shielded twisted pair)