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06/04/2017

DisplayPort Cables

We are pleased to introduce our new range of mini DisplayPort cables. Mini DisplayPort is the same as DisplayPort but smaller for use on various devices where a big connector is not really needed. Due to the thinner cable used, some of the cable lengths are unable to carry the full bandwidth. These cables use 32awg wire with an overall diameter of 4.8mm. They have 19pins connected as some cables with the power pin connected can damage equipment. Both our DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort cables have the power pin disconnected.... Read More

06/04/2017

F Type Connector Adapters

We would like to remind you of our F Type Couplers, three/four way F type and an F type combiner. F type connectors are usually found digital set top boxes, satellite dishes and various other equipment using solid core coax cables with F type connectors. 3-FFCONNIK – F Type Connector Coupler, primary use is for joining two F type coax cables together. This can be achieved by using faceplates with the washer and nut provided to secure it. This coupler is made out of nickel.       3-FFCONGLD –... Read More

06/04/2017

HDMI Cables

At Cables Direct we have a large range of HDMI cables to suit your multi-media needs. We have everything from economy to high quality braided HDMI cables with stylish metal hoods. Below is a snapshot of our ranges.   77HD4-xxx – Economy range of HDMI cables constructed of moulded hoods, PVC jackets, gold flashed contacts and 15+1 CCS cores. These are available in various lengths.         99CDLHD4-xxx – One of our HDMI cables ranges constructed of moulded hoods, PVC jacket,  gold flashed contacts and 19+1 tinned copper... Read More

06/04/2017

24 Port Network Switches

We are pleased to introduce 24 port network switches to our family of  networking products. The network switches are available in 10/100Mbps and Gigabit speeds, both switches are capable of the following features.. Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards Twenty Four Auto-Negotiation ports provide smart switching Supports Auto-MDI/MDIX, eliminating the need for crossover cables Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for Full Duplex mode and backpressure for Half Duplex mode Supports MAC address auto-learning and auto-aging Non-blocking switching architecture enables full wire-speed packets forwarding and filtering Fanless... Read More

06/04/2017

HDMI and Premium Certification

HDMI confusing at the moment? and along comes another version. But first a little history… You may remember all HDMI cables were given version numbers and these listed what specification the cable is built to. Back in 2012 this was changed and version numbers were changed in to categories. Standard HDMI Standard HDMI with Ethernet Standard Automotive HDMI High Speed HDMI High Speed HDMI with Ethernet This was supposed to make things easier but when the system first came out people were trying to fit version numbers in to categories,... Read More