shielded twisted pair

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shielded twisted pair (plural shielded twisted pairs)

  1. (electronics) A pair of twisted wires which is surrounded by a metal shield in order to protect from EMI.
  2. (electronics) by extension, a cable, with multiple twisted-pair wiring pairs surrounded by a single shield

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  • STP (abbreviation):

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