Technically Speaking
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New energy classifications
Murray Teale explains how changes to the long-standing information and communication equipment safety standard will see the emergence of new energy classifications. While the industry awaits ... -
One-pair pair cable makes a comeback
One-pair pair cable could be the ‘new’ four-pair cable, if authorities start to acknowledge the amazing opportunities of widespread connectivity. Murray Teale reports. A cable option ... -
AS 3080 is dead; long live 11801
The ‘internet of things’ and wireless technology have necessitated an updated Standard for communications cabling. Murray Teale explains. Telecommunications cabling Standards are about to undergo a ... -
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 ...
