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Industrial network cables are used in industrial applications such as automation, control and data acquisition. There are three basic types of products: bulk cables, cable assemblies, or patch cables or patch cords. Bulk cables are sold by the foot or in reels. Cable assemblies are collections of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end. Patch cables or patch cords are flexible cables that are terminated at both ends with a plug. For each type of industrial network cable, product specifications include technology, industry, cable construction, cable performance, and connector configuration. For some industrial network cables, specifications include fieldbus type, SCSI standard, or Ethernet type. Approvals, certifications, and features are additional parameters to consider when selecting industrial network cables.

Products & Services Related to Industrial Network Cables

Computer Cables

The cable assembly may be used for various computer applications like connecting mice, keyboards, printers, modems or other peripheral devices.

Ethernet Cables

Ethernet cables are designed to support Ethernet, a standard protocol for the connection of computers in a local area network (LAN).

Network Cables

Network cable assemblies are used in the transmission of data across networks. Choices include Fibre Channel, FireWire or IEEE 1394, GPIB, serial, parallel, patch, SCSI, Ethernet and USB.

Patch Cables and Cords

Patch cables and cords are flexible cables that are terminated at both ends with a plug and used to interconnect circuits on patch panels.

Power Cables

Power cables are solid or stranded conductors surrounded by insulation, shielding, and a protective jacket. These cables are designed for high voltages (>600 V).

SCSI Cables

SCSI cables are used for high-speed bus connections between small computers and intelligent peripherals such as hard disks, printers, and optical disks.

Serial Cables

Serial cables are used for the serial transmission of data. They support communication standards such as RS232, RS422, and RS485, as well as Fibre Channel, IEEE 1394 or FireWire^® (Apple Computer, Inc.), and universal serial bus (USB).

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