Tag: untwisted wires
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Untwisted Pair vs UTP: What Is the Difference Between Untwisted Wires and Unshielded Twisted Pair?
Does UTP mean untwisted pair? No. UTP stands for Unshielded Twisted Pair, while untwisted wires have a different physical geometry and electromagnetic behavior. Learn how twisting affects EMI pickup, radiation, common-mode noise cancellation, loop area, differential signaling, and signal integrity in cables and low-level analog circuits.