Cable

In this article, we will explore the impact of Cable on various aspects of contemporary society. From its influence on popular culture to its importance in academia, Cable has left an indelible mark on the way we live, think, and relate. Since time immemorial, Cable has been the object of fascination and debate, generating multiple interpretations and reflections. Through a detailed and multidisciplinary analysis, we will try to unravel the mysteries and meanings that Cable contains, and how it has shaped our history and our expectations for the future.

Cable may refer to:

Mechanical

  • Nautical cable, an assembly of three or more ropes woven against the weave of the ropes, rendering it virtually waterproof
  • Wire rope, a type of rope that consists of several strands of metal wire laid into a helix
    • Arresting cable, part of a system used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands
    • Bowden cable, a mechanical cable for transmitting forces
  • Rope generally, especially a thick, heavy ("cable laid") variety

Transmission

  • Electrical cable, an assembly of one or more wires which may be insulated, used for transmission of electrical power or signals
    • Coaxial cable, an electrical cable comprising an inner conductor surrounded by a flexible, tubular insulating layer, coated or surrounded by a tubular conducting shield
    • Power cable, a cable used to transmit electrical power
    • Submarine communications cable, a cable laid on the sea bed to carry telecommunication signals between land-based stations
  • Fiber-optic cable, a cable containing one or more optical fibers
  • Networking cable, used to connect network devices
  • Telecommunications cable, used for telecommunications in general

Communication by cable

  • Cable television, a system of providing television programs to consumers via electrical cables
  • Cablegram, a telegram sent over a submarine telegraph cable
    • Diplomatic cable, a confidential text message exchanged between a diplomatic mission and the foreign ministry of its parent country

Places

Music

Other uses

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