Coaxial cables, and separate video (S-video) cables are commonly used to transmit video signals. To connect one component with a coaxial port to another with S-video, you'll need a conversion cable with both S-video and coaxial connectors.
S-Video Connector
The S-video connector is a 4- or 7-pin connector, and S-video cables transmit analog video data. Older video game systems, DVD players, televisions, and computers have S-video ports; however, component video, another type of analog video transmission, succeeded S-video. Data transmitted via an S-video cable is separated into two signals, which reduces the distortion effects that can occur on the edges of video images.
Coaxial Connectors
The coaxial connector is circular with a single conductor in the center. Conductors generally consist of an iron wire with copper plating. The conductor is surrounded by an inner insulation layer, and a thicker outer insulation layer. Polyethylene and Teflon are common insulation material.
S-Video to Coaxial Cable
An S-video to coaxial conversion cable has an S-video connector on one end and a coaxial connector on the other. When the video data travels through the cable, the data is combined into one signal so that it can be transmitted through the coaxial connector.
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