Why Are Some Ethernet Cables Flat – And Are They Better Than Round?

A technical comparison of EMI shielding, PoE compatibility, and signal degradation in Cat6 and Cat8 networking setups.

Tired of tangled cords? This flat power bar can charge 11 devices at once — and it's on sale (but there's a catch)

"I have nothing but praise for this power bar! It is super compact, incredibly easy to use and so handy for organizing ...
Machine Design

What’s the Difference Between Round and Flat Cables?

When designing an electronic system, cables are oftentimes the last component specified in by engineers. However, when the ideal cable system is expected to last the life of the equipment, it is ...
Electronic Design

Flat Flexible Cat 6A Cable

Cicoil announces the Lightweight & Ultra Flexible Cat 6A Ethernet cable. Unlike industry standard Ethernet cables that don't provide consistent data transmission accuracy in continuous motion ...
Machine Design

The Advantages of Flat Cables

Electrical engineers regularly turn to ubiquitous round-profile cables and wires. They are common and what they know. Flat cables began development in the late 1950s to address the more demanding ...