Connector: Choose a component video cable with gold-plated connectors for superior signal transmission and prevention of rust and corrosion. Make sure each connector is color-coded in its appropriate red, green, or blue color for easy identification.
Impedance match: Choose a component video cable with a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms, as most, if not all, video devices are made to emit and receive video signals with that impedance value. Mismatches in impedance can result to video output ringing or ghosting (unsightly reflections that distort video quality).
Wire material: Look for a component video cable made of oxygen-free copper wiring for interference-free signal transmissions. Also, the lack of oxygen in the wiring makes the cable safer to use, preventing contact oxidation. Make sure the wiring is completely covered with protective jackets made of PVC or nylon for added safety. PVC jackets make the wires more flexible, preventing them from knotting or curling up.
Triple shielding: To prevent Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) from causing signal degradation or even signal loss, look for a component video cable triple-shielded with copper braids and overlapping aluminum foils. This type of component video cable also blocks low-frequency noises coming from household appliances like fluorescent lights, transformers, and computers that can affect video transmission signals.
Center conductor: Choose a component video cable with a copper center conductor over one with a silver center conductor. Theoretically, silver is more conductive than copper, but some factors like silver’s wire gauge and thin plates offset its advantages over copper.
Compatibility: To effectively use your component video cable, make sure your DVD player, television, or projector is equipped with a component video cable-compatible connector like VGA, BNC, or RCA.
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