Description

Many types of wires are widely used to transmit data. Specifically Category 3 and Category 5 (Cat3 and Cat5e respectively)—also known as unshielded twisted pair or UTP lines—are now recommended for new telephone installations. Coaxial (coax) cables are used to distribute cable television (CATV) signals throughout a home. #12 and #14 American wire gauge (AWG) electric power distribution wire is a