Crosstalk Flashcards by Catrina Gatt

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What is crosstalk?

A

Interference between cables.

Caused by electromagnetic signals.

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Which cables experience crosstalk?

A

Copper cables (e.g., twisted-pair).

Not fiber-optic cables.

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What is NEXT?

A

Near-End Crosstalk.

Measures crosstalk at the cable’s near end.

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What is FEXT?

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Far-End Crosstalk.

Measures crosstalk at the cable’s far end.

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How can crosstalk be minimized?

A

Avoid sharp bends in UTP cables.

Don’t untwist cables more than half an inch.

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