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A Guide to Telephone Wiring (Tip & Ring, Modes)(Page)
A Guide to Telephone Wiring (Tip & Ring, Modes) Before connecting telephones or related equipment, it's essential to understand the foundational concepts of landline wiring. This guide covers th ...
Australian Telephone Plugs & Sockets Guide(Page)A Guide to Australian Telephone Plugs & Sockets In the 1960s, Telecom Australia (now Telstra) introduced a new range of "colorfones" with associated 605/610 plugs and sockets. This plug/socket c ...
AWG Calculator for Stranded Wire(Page)Find AWG for Stranded Conductors Use the following formula and reference table to get an approximate American Wire Gauge (AWG) value for a stranded cable when you know the number of strands and the ...
AWG Overview(Page)What is American Wire Gauge (AWG)? American Wire Gauge, commonly referred to by its acronym AWG, is the standardised system used in North America for measuring the diameter of solid, round, non-ferr ...
Product Compliance(Page)Understanding Australian Product Compliance Marks In Australia, electrical and electronic products must meet specific safety and performance standards to be sold legally. Compliance is indicated by ...
Australian Area Code List(Page)A Guide to Australian Area Codes & Dialling This guide covers all Australian STD codes, dialling prefixes, and phone number formats so you can make calls with confidence. Australia uses an 8-dig ...
Ethernet Jacket Types(Page)A Comprehensive Guide to Ethernet Jacket Types The protective jacket around an Ethernet cable is crucial. It determines the environment the cable is suited for, its durability, and its safety featur ...
Selecting Quality Cable(Page)What to Look for When Purchasing Ethernet Cable Selecting quality cable is always the best option. With the variants available in the ethernet cable market, it’s sometimes difficult to know ...
Understanding Fluke Test Reports(Page)What Does "Fluke Tested" Actually Mean? You see the "Fluke Tested" sticker on a bag of patch cords, but what does it actually guarantee? Not all tests are created equal. A standard continuity teste ...
D-subminiature Connectors(Page)An Expert Guide to D-sub Connectors & Naming D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors were invented by Canon ITT in 1952 and are now in common use on a plethora of IT equipment. They have 2, 3 or 4 row ...
Coaxial Cables Explained(Page)An In-Depth Guide to Coaxial Cable Coaxial cable (or "coax") is the most common cable used for transmitting video signals. The name "coaxial" refers to the common axis of its two conductors. Underst ...
Coaxial Connector Tool Guide(Page)Connector & Tool Selection Guide Use the table below to determine which coaxial connector and which crimp tool should be used for your particular coaxial cable. SKU # Type Suits Coax T ...