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Why unshielded twisted pair cable UTP cable are used more than shielded twisted pair cable STP cable?

Anonymous
2012-09-03T04:15:27+00:00

Why unshielded twisted pair cable UTP cable are used more than shielded twisted pair cable STP cable?

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-09-05T02:47:58+00:00

    Hi stuckfree,

    UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cables are the most commonly used cables for ethernet connections, and have a number of advantages. They rely on the cancellation affect caused by the twisting of the wire pairs to handle noise, which is more than enough for most domestic uses. They are also smaller than STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables, which makes them easier to install, particularly in bulk or in narrow spaces. They are easier to install than STPs, and do not require the presence of a grounding cable. UTP cables are also cheaper than STP cables, and do not require as much maintenance, since they do not rely on an outer shield, and can transmit data as fast as STP cables.

    There is a lot of information available on the web. You may use your favorite search engine to know more about the same as mentioned by Richard above.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-09-05T04:43:59+00:00

    Hi Syed,

    Hey thanks.

    They are also smaller than STP?

    You mean they are thinner than STP cable.

    They rely on the cancellation affect?

    What is cancellation affect  ,  you mean STP make more noise than UTP cable what is the name of the noise that cause inside the ethernet cable?

    Do not require the presence of a grounding cable?

    from what i know you just connect the UTP cable to the router and computer that's you don't need any  grounding cable. you mean another thing with  grounding cable?

     they do not rely on an outer shield?

    What is outer shield?

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-09-03T11:15:23+00:00

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