Difference between revisions of "Coaxial cable"
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'''Coaxial cable''' is a kind of cable that is particularly useful for high-[[frequency]] [[signal]]s. It consists of a central [[conductor]], covered in a sheath of [[insulator|insulating]] material, and a conductive layer around that; this physical configuration is particularly useful for [[transmission line]]s. The outer layer is used both for a [[signal return]], and is also usually connected to [[ground]], both to protect the signal on the conductor from incoming [[noise]], and reduce the [[interference]] radiated from the conductor. | '''Coaxial cable''' is a kind of cable that is particularly useful for high-[[frequency]] [[signal]]s. It consists of a central [[conductor]], covered in a sheath of [[insulator|insulating]] material, and a conductive layer around that; this physical configuration is particularly useful for [[transmission line]]s. The outer layer is used both for a [[signal return]], and is also usually connected to [[ground]], both to protect the signal on the conductor from incoming [[noise]], and reduce the [[interference]] radiated from the conductor. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:07, 1 July 2022
Coaxial cable is a kind of cable that is particularly useful for high-frequency signals. It consists of a central conductor, covered in a sheath of insulating material, and a conductive layer around that; this physical configuration is particularly useful for transmission lines. The outer layer is used both for a signal return, and is also usually connected to ground, both to protect the signal on the conductor from incoming noise, and reduce the interference radiated from the conductor.
