# Coaxial cable |  | **Coaxial cable**, or coax, is a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric ; many coaxial cables also have a protective outer sheath or jacket. The term coaxial refers to the inner conductor and the outer shield sharing a geometric axis. | |-|-| | | wikipedia:: [Coaxial cable](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_cable) | - [[F connector]]