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Smaller-Diameter Cables for AV Applications - Yes or No

When 28 AWG cables were first created, they were intended for use in data center applications to reduce pathway congestion, create more room for equipment and make high-density, bulk patching easier.

Greg Funk | 06.20.2019

Now, 28 AWG patch cords are finding their way into AV applications, too. With IoT devices like digital signage displays, projectors and phones connecting to networks via PoE cable, AV professionals have been asking: Can smaller-diameter patch cords (such as 28 AWG) be used in PoE applications to save space there as well?

The answer: yes! But there are a few things to keep in mind. Want to learn more about using 28 AWG patch cords in AV applications? Read the blog in its entirety here!

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Greg Funk

Ingénieur d’application sur le terrain

Greg Funk a commencé sa carrière en 1984 en tant qu'analyste de réseaux informatiques distribués. Au service de Belden depuis plus de deux décennies, Greg était l'un des experts en centres de données de Belden et un conférencier reconnu lors de séminaires et d'événements du secteur. Il a occupé diverses fonctions et était ingénieur d'application sur le terrain, fournissant un support commercial en ingénierie réseau dans sa région.