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Ethernet cable assemblies are designed to support Ethernet, a standard protocol for the connection of computers in a local area network (LAN). There are many different types of Ethernet cables. Choices include 10Base-T, 10Base-2, 10Base-FL, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX, 1000Base-T, 1000Base-LX, and 1000Base-SX. Other types of Ethernet cable assemblies are also available. 10Base-T Ethernet cable assemblies use twisted-pairs with modular connectors. 10Base-2 cables use thin, RG58 coaxial cable and Bayonet Neil Concelman (BNC) connectors. These Ethernet cable assemblies are also known as BNC Net, Thin Ethernet, or ThinNet. 10Base-FL implements the IEEE 802.3 standard over fiber optic cable at 1- Mbps baseband. 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX also adhere to this popular Fast Ethernet standard from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 1000Base-T complies with IEEE 802.3ab, a standard which defines 1 Gb/s data transfers over distances up to 100 m. 1000Base-LX and 1000Base-SX comply with IEEE 802.3z, a specification for Gigabit Ethernet over fiber optic cable.

Cable construction is an important parameter to consider when selecting Ethernet cable assemblies. Choices for cable type include: Cat 3, Cat 5, Cat 6, coaxial, fiber optic, RG6/11, triaxial, type 1 and twisted pair. Cat 3 cables meet the EIA-568 commercial building telecommunications standard and are designed for transmissions up to 16 MHz. Cat 5 cables are unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling that offers speeds up to 100 MHz and data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps. Standards for Cat 6 cable are still under review. Coaxial cables consist of two cylindrical conductors with a common axis. Fiber optic cables provide near-infinite bandwidth and perfect immunity to noise. RG6/11 cables are relatively inexpensive and used in cable television applications. Triaxial cables have one conductor in the center, a second circular conductor shield concentric with the first, and a third circular conductor shield insulated from and concentric with the first and second. Type 1 cables are used in Token Ring networks and other LANs. 

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Products & Services Related to Ethernet Cable Assemblies

Cable Assemblies
Cable assemblies are collections of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end.
Coaxial Cables and Triaxial Cables
Coaxial cables have one conductor insulated with a dielectric material and then surrounded by the other conductor, usually referred to as the center conductor and shield.  Triaxial cables are specialized coaxial cables.
Flat Cables
Flat cables are typically used in computers for internal connections to peripherals. They are also referred to as ribbon cables.
Industrial Network Cables
Industrial network cables are used in industrial applications such as automation, control and data acquisition.
Multiconductor Cables
Multiconductor cables contain two or more conductors, each of which consists of a single wire or combination of wires. Cable shielding is placed around an insulated conductor or group of conductors to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic interference between the enclosed wires and external fields.
Serial Cable Assemblies
Serial cable assemblies are used for the serial transmission of data. They support communication standards such as RS232, RS422, and RS485, as well as Fibre Channel, FireWire or IEEE 1394, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0.
Video Cable Assemblies
Video cable assemblies are used for the transmission of video signals, including monochrome, composite and component color video signals. 

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Part Numbers for Ethernet Cable Assemblies

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
1-1546410-1 Digi-Key Tyco Electronics Cable Assemblies CONN RECEPT ETHERNET WITH/PCB
1-1546411-1 Digi-Key Tyco Electronics Cable Assemblies CONN RECEPT ETHERNET WITH/PCB
1-1546412-1 Digi-Key Tyco Electronics Cable Assemblies CONN RECEPT ETHERNET WITH/PCB
1-1546451-2 Digi-Key Tyco Electronics Cable Assemblies CABLE PLUG-PLUG ETHERNET 5METER
1-1546451-3 Digi-Key Tyco Electronics Cable Assemblies CABLE PLUG-PLUG ETHERNET 10METER

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