Electrical cables in the context of "Mains electricity"

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⭐ Core Definition: Electrical cables

An electrical cable is an assembly of one or more wires running side by side or bundled, which is used as an electrical conductor to carry electric current.

Electrical cables are used to connect two or more devices, enabling the transfer of electrical signals, power, or both from one device to the other. Physically, an electrical cable is an assembly consisting of one or more conductors with their own insulations and optional screens, individual coverings, assembly protection and protective covering.

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Electrical cables in the context of Telecommunications cable

Telecommunications cable is a type of guided transmission medium. Telecommunications are based on transmitting and receiving modulated waves/signals through a medium. Types of telecommunications cable include: electrical cables when electric current is carried; transmission lines and waveguides when electromagnetic waves are transmitted; optical fibers when light signals are transmitted.

When the distances involved are very short, the term signal cable may be used, for analog or digital communication. A data cable is used in digital data communications. Data cabling must conform to certain standards and best practices to ensure reliable performance and safety. When the distance between the transmitter and receiver is very far, an unguided or wireless medium transmission may be used, based on antennas.

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← Telecommunications cable ← Communications cable ← Telecommunication cable
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
Mains electricity → Copper conductor → Wire → Electrical conductor → Electric current → Signal → Electric power →