UTP cable

Short for unshielded twisted pair, a UTP cable is a cable used in computer networking that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each other. As the name would imply, these cables do not have insulation (shielding) between each of the paired wires. Consequently, they do not block electromagnetic interference, resulting in a higher risk of packet loss or corruption.

Unshielded twisted pair cables are used in Ethernet cables and telephone lines. The image shows various network cables, including UTP.

Computer acronyms, Network terms, STP cable, Twisted Pair cable