Cables
We all know them, we all need them, but understanding them can sometimes be a real challenge.
That's why we've decided to simplify your search for the right cable.
On the following pages, you will learn about the specific features of cables and connectors, which devices can be connected with which cables, what the transmission speeds of cables are, how cable connectors have evolved over time, and more.
LOGO cable range
If you have browsed several different cable websites and are still unsure about the quality of the various brands, Logo is a brand you can rely on for both price and quality. On each page for a given cable type, you can find out whether Logo offers the cable you need and whether there are even color alternatives with different lengths. Or at least make sure that such cables actually exist.
What exactly is a cable?
A cable is used to transmit some type of signal or electrical energy from point A to point B or vice versa. Simply put, it can be a cable for transmitting electrical power directly from a socket (extension cord, surge protector, etc.) - i.e., high-voltage current, a cable for transmitting a weak electrical signal (USB, RJ45, jack) – i.e., low-voltage current – or a cable for transmitting light through an optical cable (patch cord, special optical HDMI cables, etc.) – i.e., optics.
Connectors, ports, male, female, ...
Cables that can be plugged into something have some kind of connector. We usually divide them into two parts - male and female, or just "M" and "F." So, a cable with a "male" connector can be connected to a cable with a "female" connector.
We may also encounter the terms plug and socket or connector and port. Plug and connector usually mean the same thing as "male," while socket and port usually refer to the socket directly on the device or in a fixed installation.
Male
Female
Port
What can you expect from all categories?
Audio-video - For those who connect a TV, monitor, or audio system.
USB - For practically anyone who owns any kind of electronics, you will finally learn the difference between "the square one" and "the round one" USB, find information about the latest USB-C (including how to understand the versions between them), and even something about Lightning.
Network - For those who need to know more about cables that connect them to more than just the Internet.
Power - In practice, this is not a difficult category, but when you take a closer look, you will find that there is more to it than meets the eye. Here you will learn why.
Computer - A category purely for PC users. Although cabling is becoming less common, not everyone has the latest equipment, and sometimes the classics simply work better.