Coaxial Cable

The Coaxial cable is a very common cable that is used primarily in video equipment. It also has use in measurement devices. As such, they are always used with television sets. Short coaxial cables are still used today to carry cable signals to the receivers found in televisions. It is essentially an electrical cable with a few distinct designs. There are three layers to the cable.

The outermost layer is made of tubular conducting shield while the inner conductor if further covered with a tubular insulating layer. Coaxial refers to two or more forms that share the same axis. This is true in the coaxial cable as the inner conductor and the outer shield have the same axis. It was first invented in the late 1900's by the Oliver Heaviside who was a mathematician at the time. He also went on to patent the design.

Radio signals and television signals are perfect for the coaxial cable as it the signal will not experience power loss even when placed next to metal objects. As such, it is the cable of choice today. It was primarily designed to carry radio signals and it is particularly good at it as the conductor spacing allows precise signal transmission. It conducts AC current just like all other power cords. They were traditionally made from copper however you will find many varieties used today. Some types are gold plated for better heat resistance and thus, will cost more.

Coaxial cables are relatively inexpensive items and will usually cost downwards of five pounds for one three meters and below in length. We have a wide selection at our online store for your perusal. We also stock many related items such as cat5 and cat6 cables, optical audio cables as well as F connectors. All items sold on Coaxialcable.org.uk is done so through Amazon.co.uk.

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