Comparison: Wired Transmission Media

Submitted to : Ms. Nidhi Goyal Submitted by : Devika Rangnekar

BCA III

6219

Transmission media- defined

Types of Transmission Media

Selection of Media : Key factors

Comparison on Structure

UTP STP

In UTP There is an only a plastic cover over the copper wire.

In STPThere is metal shield called Copper Mesh over the copper wire.

Comparison on Performance

UTP STP

COAXIAL CABLE FIBRE OPTIC

Comparison on Cost

Cable Type Cost per meter

Comparison on Applications

ComparisonBasis of Difference

UTP STP Co-axial Fiber optic

Bandwidth 10Mbps-100Mbps

10Mbps-100mbps

10Mbps 100Mbps-1Gbps

Attenuation Very high Attenuation

High Attenuation

Low Attenuation

Very Low Attenuation

Segment Length

500metres 100metres 185m- 500m 2km – above.

Installation Least expensive

Costly than UTP

Costly than Twisted Pair

More costly to install.

Cost Rs. 10 -20/m Rs. 20- 40 /m Rs. 250/m Rs. 700/m

Interference Susceptibility

More affected by EMI

Lesser than UTP

Good resistance to EMI

Not affected

Crosstalk More Relatively less Minimum No affect