Twisted pair

• most common medium

  backbone of telephone network, workhorse for intra-building communication
  

• two twisted insulated copper wires

  twists reduces electrical interference
  
  parallel wires become antennas

• signals can run several kilometres without repeaters for amplification

  analog: amplifiers every 5-6 km
  
  digital: repeaters every 2-3 km

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