Transmission Media

IntroductionTypesConnectorAdvantages DisadvantagesApplicationConclusion

References

Introduction

“Transmission media” general introduction

-It is the physical path by which a message travels

from sender to receiver.

-Computers and telecommunication devices use signals to represent data.

Types of the Transmission Media

Twisted-pair cable

Twisted-pair cable TypesTwisted-pair cable TypesTwisted Pair cables

Unshielded Twisted Pair

Shielded Twisted pair

UTP Cable

STP Cables

Coaxial Cable (or coax)•Coaxial cable carries signals of higher frequency ranges than twisted-pair cable.

•Coaxial Cable standards:RG-8, RG-9, RG-11 are used in thick Ethernet

Coaxial Cable (or coax)•Coaxial cable carries signals of higher frequency ranges than twisted-pair cable.

•Coaxial Cable standards:RG-8, RG-9, RG-11 are used in thick Ethernet

RG-58 Used in thin EthernetRG-58 Used in thin Ethernet

RG6Useful in cable TV, CCTV and satellite dish antenna

RG59

Useful in security camera, cable TV and home theatre

-Optical fiber is made of glass or plastic and transmits signals in the form of light. -Electrical signals are converted into light signals

-300,000 Kilometers/second ( 186,000 miles/second), in a vacuum. - the higher density--------

-LED or laser is used to transmit signal

Fiber Optic

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  Conclusion

References

•http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2007/12/18/battle-of-the-data-titans-usb-30-vs-Transmission media0/•http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb_3.0•www.edocfind.com•www.seminarsonly.com

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