RG59 Coaxial Cable | Standard TV, analog signals, short runs | PE insulation (UL 758), 75Ω impedance, 1 GHz bandwidth (base spec), RoHS compliant | Cost-effective, easy to install, ideal for basic analog setups | Lower bandwidth (▲▲ less than RG6), limited to short distances (▲▲ inferior to RG11) |
RG6 Coaxial Cable | HDTV, cable boxes, longer indoor runs | Enhanced aluminum/mylar shielding (▲ over RG59), 750 MHz bandwidth (ASTM B259), ▲ signal retention | Better signal retention over distance, supports HD video | Slightly bulkier than RG59, moderate durability (▲▲ less than RG11) |
RG11 Coaxial Cable | Long outdoor runs, satellite systems | Thicker dielectric (30% less signal loss at 1 GHz), ▲▲ durability (MIL-SPEC 17), UV-resistant jacket | Superior for long-distance transmission (▲▲ over RG59/RG6), outdoor rated | Stiffer, harder to bend (▲▲ less flexible than RG6), higher cost |
RG213 Coaxial Cable | Professional AV, Ethernet over coax | Double shielding (braided + foil), 1 GHz bandwidth (MIL-SPEC 17), RoHS/UL certified | Excellent EMI resistance (▲▲ over RG6), military-grade reliability | Higher cost (▲▲ than RG59/RG6), bulkier construction |
CAT5 Network Cable | Basic office networks (100 Mbps) | 4 twisted pairs (ISO/IEC 11801), 100 MHz bandwidth (TIA/EIA-568), RoHS compliant | Affordable, widely compatible with legacy systems | Limited to 100 Mbps (▲▲ less than CAT6), susceptible to crosstalk (▲▲ inferior to CAT6) |
CAT6 Network Cable | High-speed LANs (1 Gbps) | Improved crosstalk specs (TIA/EIA-568-C.2), 250 MHz bandwidth (▲▲ over CAT5), backward compatible | Higher data rates (▲▲ over CAT5), supports modern IoT devices | Bulkier (▲▲ harder to manage than CAT5), requires stricter installation standards |