...over copper or fibre cable, KVM extension today can also be IP-based, using a local area network (LAN) to extend and switch or route over an Ethernet network. The advantage is that all these options provide real-time experience for the users. • A...

...A standard USB cable features two different kinds of connectors. A USB Type A connector plugs into a host device, such as your PC. The USB Type B connector plugs into the peripheral. Having two different types of connectors helps to prevent...

...Gigabit over Category 5 cable has been approved, enabling short stretches of Gigabit speed over existing copper cable. Today, you have many choices when implementing Gigabit Ethernet: • 1000BASE-X • 1000BASE-X refers collectively to the IEEE802.3z s...

...is to have a connection cable that supports DDC transmission ( VGA: pins 12 an 15 need to be connected). • An extender or a switch in between? • But what happens if there is an extender or a switch in between? A lot of them do not support DDC at all...

...level not protected by cable shielding, and it's possible to monitor these signals outside the secure zone using a radio receiver. Even without a Trojan, a sophisticated receiver located nearby picks up and views what's on the VGA monitor. • What T...

...for multifiber ribbon cable that generally contains 6, 8, 12, or 24 fibers. It is defined by IEC-61754-7 and EIA/TIA-604-5-D, also known as FOCIS 5. The MPO connector, combined with lightweight ribbon cable, represents a huge technological advance...

...on 75-ohm BNC coax cable for transmission — the same cabling traditionally used for analog video communications. • SDI interfaces are standardized by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and include: standard-definitio...

...instance, maximum V.35 cable distances can theoretically range up to 610m at speeds up to 64 kbps. Actual distances will depend on your equipment and cable. To achieve such high speeds and great distances, V.35 combines both balanced and unbalanced...

...with 25-pin connectors, you’ll need a simple adapter cable. The most commonly used interface, RS-232 is ideal for transmitting data at speeds up to 20 kbps and over distances up to 50 feet (15.2 m). • Learn more: • Serial ATA technology. •  

...on projectors. An M1 cable can also be used to power accessories, such as interface cards for PDAs. • There are three primary types of M1 connectors: • M1-DA (digital and analog) • this is the most common connector, and it supports VGA, USB and D...