{"wikiid":110133,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Cables","revisionid":1143822,"contents_raw":"== Background and Identification ==\n\nIf you need to find out what type of cable you have, [https:\/\/www.labnol.org\/gadgets\/visual-guide-to-computer-cables-connectors\/10694\/|this guide from Digital Inspiration] shows images of the most common cables and explains their uses. Another page, called \u201c[https:\/\/amiaopensource.github.io\/cable-bible|The Cable Bible],\u201d offers a very in-depth explanation of every cable you\u2019re likely to come across.\n\nCables are longs strands of conductive material used to transmit electrical signals between electronic devices. These signals are capable of providing power to a device, or can carry data for the transmission of information. Cables are traditionally made of metal, with a sheath of non-conductive plastic or rubber to insulate them. However, with the advent of fiber-optics, data transmission using light rather than an electrical signal has become possible using cables made of glass. [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Optical_fiber|Fiber-optic cables] employ a core and sheath similar to an electronic cable, but with the two materials having differing refractive indexes to contain the light completely within the core.\n\nCables have a connector at each end which allows you to attach the cable to an outlet or to a device. These connectors usually have two distinct sides: one side, called the ''plug'', sticks out and goes into the recessed side called the ''socket''. The most basic and well known example is the power cable, which has a plug on one end which you put into the power socket or outlet. Since different countries use different electrical systems, there are many different power plug designs, including the [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEMA_connector|NEMA connector] in North America, [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_British_and_related_types#BS_1363_three-pin_(rectangular)_plugs_and_sockets|BS 1636] in the United Kingdom, and [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEE_7_standard_AC_plugs_and_sockets|CEE 7] in much of Europe and Russia. Sometimes these power cables are built in to a device, but in other cases they are detachable. The most common connector used for these detachable cables is called [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IEC_60320|IEC 60320].\n\nThe IEC 60320 connector mentioned above is used to deliver alternating current electricity. Alternating current is the type of power found in your walls and on power lines across the world. Most devices like phones and computers, however, require direct current power. When you realize or not, most personal electronics use an adapter\u2014usually a little rectangular box\u2014to convert between the standards. You can replace a bad adapter, but you should gather a bit of information before you buy; see [https:\/\/blog.banggood.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-ac-adapter-for-your-gadget-29870.html|this guide from Banggood] to find the right replacement.\n\nBesides power, cables are also widely used to transfer data between devices. The most commonly used cable is the USB cable, first introduced in 1996. The end of a USB cable can take a few different forms, as shown on this [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB#Receptacle_(socket)_identification|identification chart from Wikipedia]. USB cables can also carry some power, which is why you can charge a phone with a USB cable.\n\nEthernet cables are meant to transfer network data, such as cat pictures and [https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ|web videos]. The ends of Ethernet cables have a square plug with a small tab that keeps the cable connected once you insert it. [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coaxial_cable|Coaxial cables], also called \u201ccoax cables,\u201d are also commonly used for network data, as they provide a connection from your house or business to your [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_service_provider|internet service provider].\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n[[Topic:Cables|Electrical cable on Wikipedia]]\n\n[[Topic:Cables|Fiber-optic cable on Wikipedia]]\n\n[https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wire|Wire on Wikipedia]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background and Identification"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"If you need to find out what type of cable you have, "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/www.labnol.org\/gadgets\/visual-guide-to-computer-cables-connectors\/10694\/","target":false}}],"text":"this guide from Digital Inspiration"},{"type":"text","text":" shows images of the most common cables and explains their uses. 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The most common connector used for these detachable cables is called "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IEC_60320","target":false}}],"text":"IEC 60320"},{"type":"text","text":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The IEC 60320 connector mentioned above is used to deliver alternating current electricity. Alternating current is the type of power found in your walls and on power lines across the world. Most devices like phones and computers, however, require direct current power. When you realize or not, most personal electronics use an adapter\u2014usually a little rectangular box\u2014to convert between the standards. You can replace a bad adapter, but you should gather a bit of information before you buy; see "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/blog.banggood.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-ac-adapter-for-your-gadget-29870.html","target":false}}],"text":"this guide from Banggood"},{"type":"text","text":" to find the right replacement."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Besides power, cables are also widely used to transfer data between devices. The most commonly used cable is the USB cable, first introduced in 1996. The end of a USB cable can take a few different forms, as shown on this "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB#Receptacle_(socket)_identification","target":false}}],"text":"identification chart from Wikipedia"},{"type":"text","text":". USB cables can also carry some power, which is why you can charge a phone with a USB cable."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Ethernet cables are meant to transfer network data, such as cat pictures and "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ","target":false}}],"text":"web videos"},{"type":"text","text":". The ends of Ethernet cables have a square plug with a small tab that keeps the cable connected once you insert it. 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Another page, called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amiaopensource.github.io\/cable-bible\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Cable Bible<\/a>,\u201d offers a very in-depth explanation of every cable you\u2019re likely to come across.<\/p>\n\n<p>Cables are longs strands of conductive material used to transmit electrical signals between electronic devices. These signals are capable of providing power to a device, or can carry data for the transmission of information. Cables are traditionally made of metal, with a sheath of non-conductive plastic or rubber to insulate them. However, with the advent of fiber-optics, data transmission using light rather than an electrical signal has become possible using cables made of glass. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Optical_fiber\">Fiber-optic cables<\/a> employ a core and sheath similar to an electronic cable, but with the two materials having differing refractive indexes to contain the light completely within the core.<\/p>\n\n<p>Cables have a connector at each end which allows you to attach the cable to an outlet or to a device. These connectors usually have two distinct sides: one side, called the <em>plug<\/em>, sticks out and goes into the recessed side called the <em>socket<\/em>. The most basic and well known example is the power cable, which has a plug on one end which you put into the power socket or outlet. Since different countries use different electrical systems, there are many different power plug designs, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NEMA_connector\">NEMA connector<\/a> in North America, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_British_and_related_types#BS_1363_three-pin_(rectangular)_plugs_and_sockets\">BS 1636<\/a> in the United Kingdom, and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEE_7_standard_AC_plugs_and_sockets\">CEE 7<\/a> in much of Europe and Russia. Sometimes these power cables are built in to a device, but in other cases they are detachable. The most common connector used for these detachable cables is called <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IEC_60320\">IEC 60320<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The IEC 60320 connector mentioned above is used to deliver alternating current electricity. Alternating current is the type of power found in your walls and on power lines across the world. Most devices like phones and computers, however, require direct current power. When you realize or not, most personal electronics use an adapter\u2014usually a little rectangular box\u2014to convert between the standards. You can replace a bad adapter, but you should gather a bit of information before you buy; see <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.banggood.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-ac-adapter-for-your-gadget-29870.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">this guide from Banggood<\/a> to find the right replacement.<\/p>\n\n<p>Besides power, cables are also widely used to transfer data between devices. The most commonly used cable is the USB cable, first introduced in 1996. The end of a USB cable can take a few different forms, as shown on this <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB#Receptacle_(socket)_identification\">identification chart from Wikipedia<\/a>. USB cables can also carry some power, which is why you can charge a phone with a USB cable.<\/p>\n\n<p>Ethernet cables are meant to transfer network data, such as cat pictures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ\">web videos<\/a>. The ends of Ethernet cables have a square plug with a small tab that keeps the cable connected once you insert it. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coaxial_cable\">Coaxial cables<\/a>, also called \u201ccoax cables,\u201d are also commonly used for network data, as they provide a connection from your house or business to your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Internet_service_provider\">internet service provider<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Additional_Information\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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