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Applications and Comparison of Phase Modulation

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What is the most common twisted-pair cable used in communications?

Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

What does STP stand for in the context of cable types?

Shielded twisted-pair

What does STP cable have that UTP cable lacks?

Metal foil or braided mesh covering

What advantage does UTP cable have over STP cable in terms of installation?

It is easy to install Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable?

It is more expensive Signup and view all the answers

Why can shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable be used for high-speed LAN?

It has higher capacity compared to unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable Signup and view all the answers

What does the metal casing in STP cable help prevent?

Noise or crosstalk penetration Signup and view all the answers

Why is unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable more commonly used?

It is cheaper Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable have in terms of distance?

It can only be used for shorter distances Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable have in terms of data transmission rate?

It provides a higher data transmission rate Signup and view all the answers

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