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Cables

:: Coaxial

Coaxial cable is used primarily for cable TV. Coax has been around for some time, and was used extensively in networks years ago. It has been replaced by Ethernet cable.

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:: DVI

Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface designed to enhance the visual quality for LCD and Projectors. DVI connecters look different and have more pins then the standard video connection used for CRT ( Big TV like display units ).

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:: Ethernet

Ethernet is a cable that looks like a bigger phone jack. Ethernet wire is made up of 8 wires, can transfer data 10Mbs / 100Mbs / 1000Mbs. Ethernet is used today in place of Coaxial.

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:: Ethernet-Crossover

"Ethernet crossover is a cable that allows two computers to talk to each other. The only difference is that Ethernet crossover has several wires switched at the end of the jack."

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:: Fiber Optic

Fiber Optic uses glass or plastic to transport light from one end to another. Because light can travel much faster then electricity, information can be transferred by simple on/off, and different light waves. Fiber optic is very expensive, but can boast speeds up to 14 million Gb/s. Corporations are now designing fiber optic as there backbone network structure.

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:: FireWire / IEEE 1394

Fire wire is like a super high speed USB. It was originally designed for large files like movies to be transferred from a digital camera to a computer. Fire wire is also referred by some companies as i.link and is apples brand. Most digital cameras will have this capability.

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:: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

An alternitave to S-Video, Coaxal, and VGA, HDMI allows for video and Multi-Channel audio to transfer on the same cable. It is now a standard to have Camcorders, DVD burners and TVs HDMI capable. When purchasing a TV it is good to have at least 2 HDMI interfaces available.

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:: IEEE Group

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This organization consists of more then 350,000 members, who standardize pretty much everything electrical. For our sake, they help standardize computer components so that when a consumer goes to a store, they can get support for there product. IEEE is a tremendous help to the consumer.

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:: Power Strip

A power strip has usually 4-7 plug-in which allow multiple equipment to be plugged in at one time. Although companies boast about it saves equipment from lightning sticks, we suggest you not take this to heart. Many times we have seen these fail. To protect your computer please get a UPS. They are a bit more expensive but a better chance of saving your data.

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:: Printer Cables

Most printer cables have a USB extension these days. Pre-2005 parallel cables were the choice, but had 25 pins and was more expensive. NOTE: When purchasing a printer, make sure a cable is included.

:: PS2

No we are not referring to the Sony playstation gaming counsel. Ps2 connection has 4 pins and one keys plastic pin. Used primarily for keyboard connection, ps2 are being replaced by USB connectors.

:: SATA

Serial ATA - The main benefits of SATA are thinner cable that let air cooling work more efficiently, faster transfers, ability to remove devices while operating (Hot swapping), and more reliable operation with tighter data integrity checks.

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:: SCSI

Small Computer System Interface is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices. SCSI is primarily used in business servers, and hard drives.

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:: S-Video

Separate video, S-VHS and super video are all the same. S-Video separates the colors and brightness which allows for clearer pictures and movies. NOTE: Audio is not carried on the same cable, a separate cable must be used.

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:: USB

Universal Serial Bus was designed to allow peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket, and allow hot swappable capability. USB 2.0 is a newer version and faster, but is still compatible with the older version.

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:: Video or DB-15M

VGA DB15m is a cable used primarily for video. Most computers these days have this connection and is usually colored blue. DVI is slowly replacing this connection as DVI sends clearer pictures, especially for LCD and Projectors.

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