Which of the two following terms support speed and which is correctly used for bandwidth; MHz and Mbps?
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A: Mbps (mega bits per second) refers to the speed of data, whereas MHz (mega hertz) relates to the bandwidth.
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Should cable slack be included in installations?
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A: Yes. Slack may be necessary to accommodate future cabling system changes. The recommended amount of slack is 10 feet, regardless of media, for the telecommunications closet. At the outlet, the recommended optical fiber slack is 3 feet, while one foot is recommended for twisted-pair cables.
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How far can I remove the sheath on my CAT 5 or CAT 5e cable?
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A: The TIA standard does not determine the length of un-sheathing; however, it is a good practice to remove the minimum you need for termination. Maintaining the twist is what is important (0.5” from termination point TIA/EIA-568.1 section 10.2.3) to keep the balance of the twisted pairs from being disturbed excessively to minimized near-end cross talk (NEXT).
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What does USOC mean, and how are USOC connections wired?
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A: USOC stands for Universal Service Ordering Code. This is an old Bell system term identifying a particular service or equipment offered under tariff. USOC wiring specifies the order in which wires are connected in a 4, 6, or 8 position modular plug/jack.
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Do the AUSVIGOR RCA-IDC connectors require the use of a balun?
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A: For those whom are transmitting video higher than standard definition or transmitting farther than 40 feet a balun would be recommended.
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What does RJ mean?
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A RJ stands for Registered Jacks. These are telephone and data jacks that are registered with the FCC and are identified as RJ-11 RJ-45 etc.
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What is an RJ-22 jack?
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A: RJ-22 jack is a 4P4C type jack that mates with AUSVIGOR’s ASMP4P4CHS plug. These are most often used on telephone handset cords.
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What will happen if I mix and match different manufacturers’ hardware together?
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A: If the components are Category 6 compliant, then you will be assured of Category 6 performance.
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What applications will require 10 Gbps data rates?
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A: The primary applications using 10 Gbps data rates are data centers, high-end workstations, and web-enabling applications.
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Can AUSVIGOR's CAT 5e modules AS1078E5xx and AS1078F5xx run up to 350MHz?
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A The modules are capable of running up to 350 MHz although there is no standard requiring the module to run at that level. Nor is there any performance requirement established at that frequency.
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What are the six banned substances?
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The six banned substances are Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE).
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What does the S mean on the back of the P/N: AS107SAPxx? Which wire is used for the right and left audio channels?
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Tip – Positive – Left Channel
Ring
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