Copper Wire
=> The most common medium as its is
=> inexpensive and easy to install
Why copper?
=> The biggest problem is interference which
results in noise
=> At its worst when wires run parallel and
close together
Solution 1: twisted pair Solution 2: coaxial cable
| Shield the wires and then twist | Single wire surrounded by cylindrical
them gather (e.g., telephone wires) metal shield
| Minimizes both radiation and | Shielded twisted pair may be used if
susceptibility o radiation Wires Pass through strong
electromagnetic fields