Patch Cables: Necessary connections for network technology

Patch cables are essential in networking and telecommunications. The name comes from the English term "to patch", because these cables serve as interconnections within the network. Most of the classic patch cables are already readymade. Originally the term was only used regarding short cables with lengths between 50 cm or 1 meter. However, until today there are no standards for that, so even cables longer than that are designated as such. Basically patch cables are not being laid so that they serve as variable cable connections. There are fiber or copper versions available on the market.

Copper made patch cables

If the patch cables are made of copper, they are composed of flexible copper strands. This makes them very different from static cables, which are made of solid wires.

Fiber optic patch cables

Fiber optic patch cables however, are characterized by their simple structure. In most cases when it comes to the production of duplex, the so-called flexible Zipcord variants are being used. These are two optical waveguides which are easily separable.

Great selection of different lengths

In order to meet all possible areas of application, the patch cables are now available in many lengths. The lenght spectrum ranges from about 0.3 meters to 50 meters. Therefore they can also be used to bridge large distances. While variable patch cords are mainly used for short distances, the fixed connections are used for longer distances. Patch cables can be used in many ways. They have proven themselves useful when it comes to connecting patch panels or bays.

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