Why The Wires In Your Ethernet Cables Are Twisted
There's a good reason for that arrangement.
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Normally, "twisted" and "cable" are two words you don't want to have in the same sentence. And it's true that if there are tangles or kinks in a wire, that can cause performance issues or possibly lead to breakages. But when it comes to the cables that bring internet into your home, there are twists on the inside that are key to delivering the best possible internet signal. Let's get into the science behind why ethernet cables are hiding twisted wires.
A primer on electromagnetism
Twisted pair wires aren't a new technology. In fact, the concept is credited to Alexander Graham Bell, and its use begins back in the 1880s. Twisted pair cables were used for the first telephone lines in the US. Many decades later, they are now the industry standard for ethernet as well.
The reason a twist is beneficial...
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