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The most common type of cable connector is the RJ 45, This is also referred to as registered jack 45. The RJ 45 is primarily used to connect a device to a network. The RJ 45 connector is typically used with twisted pair cables, it has 8 pins of contact. This allows for four twisted wire pairs. Cables Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat7a cables use the same RJ45 connectors. Despite the RJ 45 having 8 pins and 8 wire contacts it also has a tab feature that helps secure the wires in place. (Smoot, 2022)
BNC connector is also called a Boayonet neill-concelman. This connector is used with coaxial cables. This is used in radio frequency. BNC connectors are also used heavily in video applications. The BNC connector provides a secure connection with high quality. Although the BNC connector is a valuable connector in securing high quality data in video surveillance the RJ 45 connector is used more commonly. (imops@saffronedge.com, 2024)
imops@saffronedge.com. (2024, July 5). Types of Cables and Connectors in Computer Networks. Network Drops. https://networkdrops.com/blog/different-types-of-cables-and-connectors-in-computer-network/
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Smoot, J. (2022, June 2). RJ45 Connectors – What You Need to Know. Digi-Key Electronics. https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/rj45-connectors-what-you-need-to-know
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