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Is there any difference between a shielded network cable and an unshielded network cable?

January 15, 2021

As we all know, network cables are divided into shielded network cables, unshielded network cables, and double-shielded network cables. What is the difference between them? What is the difference between them? Let's take a look with everyone!

1. Different usage scenarios

Shielded network cables are mainly used in some occasions with strong interference, severe electromagnetic radiation, and high transmission quality requirements. This is because shielded network cables can reduce radiation, prevent information from being eavesdropped, and play a shielding role. Non-shielded network cables cannot shield interference, so Often used in the family.

2. The internal structure is different

The shielded Network Cable has an extra layer of metal material or aluminum foil than the unshielded network cable. It is precisely because this layer of aluminum foil and metal material serves as a shield to shield various interferences. The shielded network cable can be divided into double-shielded and single-shielded network cables. There is only one layer of aluminum foil for single shielding, and a layer of shielding metal mesh inside the double shielding. There are only 8 network cables inside the unshielded network cable.

3. Different prices

The cost of wiring with a shielded twisted pair system is higher than that of an unshielded twisted pair system. First, the shielded twisted pair has more shielding layers, and the material is more expensive. Secondly, a better shielding effect is achieved. The entire wiring system includes Wire racks and crystal heads must use shielding materials.

4. Installation is different

Unshielded twisted pair cables are lighter and more convenient in environments where corner installation is required, and their flexibility and independence are also suitable for structured wiring. Due to the characteristics of the shielded twisted pair structure, it has more full shielding layer than the unshielded twisted pair, and the interference line and foil are more troublesome in the termination, which is not conducive to installation and use.

The above is the whole content of the difference between shielded network cable and unshielded network cable. I hope the above content will help you!

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