Comparison Between UTP And STP
As one type of cable, Twisted Pair (TP) has enjoyed a great reputation in telecommunication for many years. But what is it? Twisted pair is a transmission medium which is most commonly used to connect home and many business computers to the telephone company. “Twisted pair” is named for the cable inside which two insulated copper wires are twisted together, and each connection on twisted pair requires both wires. With this inner structure, crosstalk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires can be reduced. It can also help to reduce noise pickup from outside sources. These advantages are particularly valuable in wide bandwidth and high fidelity system. Based on different applied technologies, twisted pair cable can generally divided into two types—UTP and STP. The detail information about them and the major differences between them will be fully covered in this article. What Is Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)? UTP is short for Unshielded Twisted Pair, which is used for con...