Author: George Georgevits
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Linking the numbers
Structured cabling is covered by Standards that seem to get a new number every time you look. George Georgevits offers a useful guide. In 1989 a client ... -
Think then link
Selecting the right data cable requires a bit of thought. George Georgevits explains. There are many considerations when deciding on the type of data cable to ... -
It’s shocking
Tiny electrical signals are crucial to the workings of the human body. George Georgevits outlines what happens when a large voltage comes charging through. Most of ... -
The three common fixed-line internet access technologies
There are three common fixed-line internet access technologies for the home. George Georgevits outlines the pros and cons of each. Internet access in the home has ... -
Devices with byte
The Internet of Things represents a revolution in how we monitor and control a bewildering array of electronic equipment. George Georgevits explains. Smart electronic devices have ... -
G.Fast: Getting copper up to speed
Technological development allows very fast data over conventional telephone cable. George Georgevits explains. Twisted-pair copper telephone cabling has been around for well over 100 years. It ... -
Feeling the heat
The first part of this series described how heat stems from current in a resistive element, and how faults can cause fires. George Georgevits now outlines ... -
Tame that flame
Electric blankets are just one source of danger in domestic settings. In the first of two articles, George Georgevits explains the risks when power goes awry. ... -
Multimedia coaxing
Network technology that uses existing hybrid fibre coax cable looks good at first glance, but is it better than Ethernet? George Georgevits compares the two. An ... -
Safeguarding electrical installations from lightning strikes
Safeguarding electrical circuits and systems from lightning is crucial. In part one of this topic, George Georgevits analyses nature’s power.
