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Hybrid fiber-coaxial cable is a type of telecommunications cable that combines elements of both fiber optic and coaxial cables. It is used to distribute broadband services, such as internet and television, over a single cable.

The hybrid fiber-coaxial cable typically consists of a thin glass or plastic fiber core surrounded by a coaxial cable. The fiber core is used to transmit high-bandwidth data, such as internet signals, while the coaxial cable is used to carry lower-bandwidth signals, such as television channels. This combination allows the cable to handle a wide range of data rates and frequencies, making it an effective solution for delivering multiple services over a single cable.

In a hybrid fiber-coaxial system, the fiber core is typically used to connect the headend, which is the central location where signals are generated and processed, to the beginning of the distribution network. From there, the signal is split into multiple paths, each of which is carried by a coaxial cable. The coaxial cables carry the signal to individual homes and businesses, where it is received and processed by a network interface device.

Hybrid fiber-coaxial cables offer several advantages over traditional coaxial cables, including increased bandwidth and a reduced need for signal amplification. They are commonly used in cable television and broadband internet networks to deliver high-speed services to individual subscribers.