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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!

About the author

Greg Funk

Field Application Engineer

Greg Funk began his career in 1984 as a distributed computer network analyst. Serving Belden for more than two decades, Greg was one of Belden’s data center experts and a recognized speaker at industry seminars and events. He fulfilled a variety of functions and was a field application engineer providing network engineering sales support in his region.