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  2. Coaxial cable - Wikipedia

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    Coaxial cable, or coax (pronounced / ˈ k oʊ. æ k s /), is a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric (insulating material); many coaxial cables also have a protective outer sheath or jacket.

  3. What is a coaxial cable? A definition from WhatIs.com -...

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    Coaxial cable is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. A coaxial -- or coax -- cable is primarily used by cable TV companies to connect their satellite antenna facilities to customer homes and businesses.

  4. Coaxial cable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of COAXIAL CABLE is a transmission line that consists of a tube of electrically conducting material surrounding a central conductor held in place by insulators and that is used to transmit telegraph, telephone, television, and Internet signals —called also coax cable.

  5. What is Coaxial Cable - GeeksforGeeks

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    Coaxial Cable is a type of guided media made of Plastics, and copper wires which transmit the signal in electrical form rather than light form. Coaxial cable is also known as coax.

  6. Coaxial cable | Installation, Connectors & Shielding | Britannica

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    coaxial cable, Self-shielded cable used for transmission of communications signals, such as those for television, telephone, or computer networks. A coaxial cable consists of two conductors laid concentrically along the same axis.

  7. What is a Coaxial Cable? - Definition from Techopedia

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    A coaxial cable is a type of shielded and insulated copper cable that is used in computer networks and to deliver cable TV services to end users. It was first commercially implemented in the early 1940s and is used for both baseband and broadband data communication services.

  8. Coaxial Cable Guide: What Is It, Types, & Uses

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    “Coaxial” refers to the geometric axis the outer shield and inner conductor share. Unlike simple shielded cables transmitting low-frequency signals, coaxial cables offer superior transmission and reception capabilities, conducting alternating currents of radio frequency (RF).

  9. Coaxial cable, a cornerstone in the field of telecommunications, is distinguished by its unique construction. At its core lies a solid copper conductor, ensconced in successive layers: inner insulation, aluminum foil, a copper braided mesh, and an outer protective jacket.

  10. What is Coaxial Cable? Definition, Uses, and Benefits Explained

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    A coaxial cable, often referred to simply as "coax", is a type of electrical cable that transmits high-frequency signals. It consists of four main components: an inner conductor (usually made of copper), an insulating layer, a metallic shield (usually braided or foil), and an outer insulating jacket.

  11. Definition of coaxial cable - PCMag

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    A strong, flexible, high-capacity cable widely used in audio, video and data applications. Commonly called "coax" (pronounced " co -axe"), the cable comprises a solid or stranded...