HD Wire and Cable

Broadcast Engineering Specialized Training

HD Wire and Cable
A 2 1/2 hour course written by Steve Lampen, cable expert

High definition signals require much higher quality cables and connections than do SD signals. In addition, wiring practices that are adequate for standard definition video will often destroy HD images. This tutorial by wire and cable expert, Steve Lampen, highlights tips, techniques and theory on the proper selection and use of wire and cable for high definition signals.

You will learn about:

  • Coax: Cable construction and impedance
  • The characteristics of impedance
  • Return Loss
  • Periodicity
  • Cable damage and installation issues
  • Cable testing


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