| Cable technology has come a long way over the last | | | | these connectors makes for easy plugging and |
| few decades. Today, it allows for signal transmission | | | | unplugging, limiting the amount of time needed for |
| (audio, video, TCIP, voice over IP, etc) from a source to | | | | connecting, disconnecting, and reconnecting. Of course, |
| an intended product. Advancements in cabling | | | | this same structure also makes for quick and easy |
| technology has made two-way communication, | | | | wear and tear, which results in loose connections that |
| internet, and audio/video transmission much more | | | | are easily disconnected as it only takes a small |
| seamless and efficient. | | | | amount of pressure for a plug to fall out of a wall jack. |
| Optical Fiber Cables | | | | A number of adaptors and couplers are available for |
| Optical fiber is often used for telecomm purposes due | | | | modular connectors. These can be used to connect a |
| to its flexibility and portability. It also allows for more | | | | single male-end connector to an adaptor with multiple |
| efficient long range communication than electrical wires. | | | | female-ended connectors to allow for multiple sources |
| Furthermore, each fiber can carry several independent | | | | to connect to a single jack. They can also be used to |
| channels, each using a different wavelength of light. | | | | connect different types of connectors to a modular |
| And because fiber optic cables can carry so much | | | | connector, or to filter out radio frequencies. |
| more information, aren't subject to the electrical | | | | Cables: Types and Applications for use |
| interferences and are not flammable, they are also | | | | Patch cords are generally short and are usually for |
| ideal for short range uses, such as creating a network | | | | Ethernet and go between a wall jack and computer or |
| within a residential or business unit. Fiber optic systems | | | | phone. They are also used on data racks between |
| can include multi-media outlets and boxes, connectors, | | | | patch panels, routers and switches for networking. |
| adaptors, enclosures, jumpers, plug and play cassettes, | | | | Telco cables (or Telecom cables) are thicker and are |
| splice trays, and a number of bulk cables. | | | | generally used for Local Area Networks. They |
| Raceway | | | | connect phone lines from the phone company to a |
| Raceway is essentially an conduit which allows cabling | | | | phone system that processes and directs the calls. |
| to be routed across intended areas of a unit. It allows | | | | Intercom cables are used for connecting intercoms for |
| for better cable and wiring management as it allows | | | | real-time communication between two or more parties. |
| for cabling to be run across a wall. This allows for | | | | Audio/video cables as their names suggest, allow for |
| protection for both the cable (from being damaged) as | | | | connecting audio or video mediums to their provider |
| well as people (from tripping). It also makes for a more | | | | source. A number of splitters are also available, which |
| aesthetic and professional appearance than having | | | | allow for multisource transmission for transmitted |
| unsightly cables running across a wall. Raceway | | | | signals. |
| systems include boxes, station outlets, raceway fittings, | | | | Implementing Cable technology |
| surface raceways, and raceway tools. | | | | Laying a telecom foundation in a business or residential |
| Modular Connectors | | | | unit can be a daunting task. It's best to shop around |
| Modular Connectors is the standard generally used by | | | | and research so you can have a good understanding |
| many electrical connectors. Most commonly, this can | | | | of what you need and what to ask for when looking |
| be seen in both residential phone connectors as well | | | | for installers. |
| as Ethernet cables. The small size and structure of | | | | |