Characteristics of Passive Cables
- 1. Simplicity: Passive cables do not contain active electronics or chipsets within the cable itself. They are straightforward in design and construction.
- 2. Limited Distance: Passive cables can effectively transmit signals over short distances, typically up to 5 meters for most high-speed data standards.
- 3. Lower Cost: Due to their simple construction, passive cables are generally less expensive to manufacture and purchase than active cables.
- 4. Durability: With fewer components that can fail, passive cables are often more robust and less susceptible to damage.
Applications
- • Short-Distance Connections: Passive cables are ideal for connecting devices close to each other, such as connecting a monitor to a desktop computer or peripherals to a laptop.
- • Basic Audio and Video: Passive cables are often used for standard audio and video connections, such as HDMI or RCA cables, where the devices are near each other.
- • Power Cables: Many power cables are passive since they only deliver electricity from a power source to a device without needing additional signal processing.
