Picking the right network cable can feel confusing. There are different types, like Cat 5, Cat 6, and Cat 7, and they all seem similar at first. If you have ever looked at the wires behind your router ...

Ethernet cables are a simple way to improve the speed of data transfers. That’s largely why, as businesses continue to improve their networking solutions to support high-speed transfers, the global ...

Choosing the right Ethernet cable for you isn’t as straight forward as just buying the best Ethernet cable available and calling it a day. There are various generations of Ethernet cable to consider, ...

I live in the Philippines and my area has recently been upgraded to a fiber connection with IPTV. I would like to skip Category 6 cables and somewhat future proof the house with Category 7 cables.

The CAT label in Ethernet cables stands for “category,” which denotes its standard and specification. You can tell which category the cables belong to by the number suffix each one has. The main ...

TE Connectivity (TE) has launched the Raychem Cat 7 cables, which are designed for harsh military marine and defense applications. The Category 7 cables support speeds up to 10 Gbits/s over four ...

Cat 8 is overkill for most, but if you want the best of the best in terms of shielding and performance, it's as good as it gets. This particular gold-plated version comes in sizes from 1.5 to 150 feet ...

Welcome to another in the series by Nick Locke, of Nicab Ltd, who has more than 20 years experience in the electronics manufacturing industry specialising in interconnection cable assembly. This post ...

Welcome to another in the series by Nick Locke, of Nicab Ltd, who has more than 20 years experience in the electronics manufacturing industry specialising in interconnection cable assembly. This post ...

The IP67 rated cable connector from METZ CONNECT connects/extends data cables up to Cat 7A data speed. The cable connector achieves its IP67 rating due to its heat shrink tubing. The connector ...

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