Abstract
The cable type used to transmit a signal depends on several parameters, including:
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The signal bandwidth.
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The reliability of the cable.
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The maximum length between nodes.
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The possibility of electrical hazards.
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Power loss in the cables.
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Tolerance to harsh conditions.
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Expense and general availability of the cable.
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Ease of connection and maintenance.
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Ease of running cables, and so on.
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Buchanan, B. (1999). Cable Specifications. In: Handbook of Data Communications and Networks. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0905-6_58
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