Difference between electrical wire and cable

Difference between electrical wire and cable

• 2025-04-02 08:57:29
• by Admin

The structural difference between electronic wire and cable wire:

Electronic wire: electronic wire is mostly single-core or stranded core wire, the outer protective material is light and soft, suitable for bending, the structure is relatively simple, the diameter of the wire is thin, the insulation layer is thin. Electronic wire is generally composed of conductor (such as copper wire) and insulation.

Cable wire: cable wire is mostly multi-core wire or plug wire, sometimes also contains shielding layer and sheath, cable wire is designed to protect the internal conductor from external interference and physical damage.

Electronic wires and cable wires have different application scenarios:

Electronic wire is suitable for high or low frequency signal transmission and is often used in compact spaces such as circuit boards, electronics and computer hard drives;

Cable wires, on the other hand, are used in facilities that require manual stretching and positioning, such as power and communication systems in buildings and computer rooms.

Performance difference between electronic wire and cable wire:

Electronic wire: due to the thin wire diameter, the ability to carry current is relatively weak, but more flexible, easy to wire in a small space.

Cable: strong current-carrying capacity, high voltage rating, anti-interference ability is also stronger, suitable for long-distance transmission and complex environment.

Electronic wire and cable manufacturing process is different:

The manufacturing method of electronic wire is mostly automatic machine manufacturing, with significant batch benefit; while cable wire needs to be manually wrapped, cased and other production processes, with slower production speeds.

In general, the electronic wire focuses more on flexibility and accuracy of signal transmission, while the cable wire focuses more on carrying capacity and durability.

When choosing, you should decide which type of wire to use according to the specific application requirements and environmental conditions.