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Questions tagged [cables]

Questions about cable types, properties, ratings and construction.

Also sometimes called a "cord" which is a flexible cable.

Sometimes erroneously referred to as a "wire."

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Why is there a textile thread in some cables

Here is a photo: I have seen many cables with a single textile thread in them and I always wondered why it is there. Does anyone know?
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Can I accidentally create a coil with a bunch of isolated cables?

I just finished rearranging furniture in my room and I ended up with a lot of cables next to each other, some of them powering electronics that draw a few hundred watts. Is it any risky - for example, can I create a coil this way? I am aware that…
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What does the "RG" in coax cables mean?

For instance RG-6, RG-58, RG-59 and RG-173? Also do the numbers have a specific meaning (like referring to a part of the specification)? Is there a document that lists all RG-* cables with their specifications?
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In a multicore cable, what is the nylon "string"?

I am using 4 core shielded cable. However, there is a strand of what I assume is nylon running parallel to the conductors. A bit like this (source) What is it for?
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Why does this ribbon cable have slots periodically cut between the conductors?

It is from an old LED display board.
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Serial cable won't physically connect?

I have an Altera DE2-115 with an RS232 port. I also have a USB-to-RS232 cable with the connector like this. One is male and the other is female, so they should fit just fine. However, I cannot get them to connect physically due to the protruding…
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Electrons Flow in cables

I'm Trying to understand how the current flows and how network cards receive the electrons (packets) in a Ring network (all the servers are connected to the same cable). My question is in the case of a broadcast one server will produce current and…
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Trying to identify a connector

I have a car equipment with a cable that should be plugged into a cigarette lighter (12v). I'd like to tweak a bit, and connect it at home to a standard 12V power supply. However, I can't figure if the connector is standard and, if yes, the kind of…
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What kind of cable is used to connect the two parts of headphones

I am trying to replace a broken cable on my headphones(Sennheiser HD 280 PRO) but I can't figure the type of cable so that I can order it online. I think it is pretty standard as it seems other headphones have similar cables. However searching for…
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JST to JST connector

I have two JST sockets that I want to connect together. First is on this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8786 second is on this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10161 Is it possible to connect these together via cable made of two of these put…
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'Corroded' / White Spots / Dots Appearing on Rubber Side of Components & Cable?

I'm trying to refurbish a second hand +3 year old monitor speakers and noticed that there are lots of white spots / dots growing out from the rubber wrap on the speaker's inside cable & component. It feels rough to touch, and this white spots appear…
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Cable Swivelling

Is there an elegant way to allow a cable to swivel? By swivel, I mean to allow infinite rotation (not limited to a few turns, etc) between the two connectors along the axis of the cable. Say, for example, a USB cable with power, ground, and 2 data…
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transfer analog signal via RJ45 cable

I want to use a TMP36 temperature sensor, so I thought to transfer the signal through an RJ45 cable. (Is that equal to a cat5 cable? I just used an old ethernet cable) When I use the sensor next to the MCU (an Arduino) with some common jumper…
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Do any of these extension cord markings indicate it is double insulated?

I am attempting to "verify" that a 14/3 extension cord is double insulated by means of a label or marking. It is indeed double insulated because it is severed at one end and it is apparent by visual inspection. However, do any of the markings on the…
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What DSUB9 to DSUB9 cable is this?

I'm sorry if this is the wrong use for stack exchange. I'm sure I will be notified by users if it is. I have inherited a (female) DSUB9 to (female) DSUB9 cable from a very old project. The pinning perplexes me. What pinning is this? I mean, what is…
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