A coaxial cable carries high-frequency electrical signals with low loss and high protection against electromagnetic interference. The inner core transmits the signal, while the outer conductive shield prevents signal leakage and blocks external radio frequency noise. It is heavily used in cable television distribution, broadband internet connections, and connecting radio transmitters to antennas.
Check the fittings on that coaxial cable; we're seeing a lot of ingress noise on the return path.
Also heard as
- coax
Related terms
BNC connector
A quick-disconnect radio frequency fitting used for coaxial cable.
DOCSIS
Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification defines how high-speed data is transmitted over coaxial television networks.
Broadband
High-speed data transmission utilizing a wide range of frequencies to carry multiple signals simultaneously.
Hardline
A physical, wired communications connection rather than a wireless one.