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HDTV Cable FAQ

What kind of cable to I need for my HDTV?

There are three kinds

Wire

Wire comes in GAUGES (AWG, American Wire Gauge) and number of conductors (the number of wires inside). It is either solid (a single piece of copper inside) or stranded (multiple small strands twisted together). Stranded is general

Ohm's Law

Now we have this thing called OHM's LAW and it really isn't as difficult as it may seem.

Ohm's law is made up of three components; Voltage (E), Current (I) and Resistance. You can also use these compo

Wire Gauge Table

Stuff you Need to know about Wire

Wire is only electricity hose and gets it from one place to another. The simple deal is that you can�t put 500 gallons a minute through a drinking straw without a mess. The same applies to wire and selecting the right type for your particular appli