One of the universal accessories of our technology driven society is the RGB cable. Essentially named after its physical appearance – the Red, Green and Blue cable is a seemingly unimportant yet necessary component of most audio/visual mediums. Gaming consoles, DVD players, Blue ray players, sound systems and even PC’s & laptops utilize RGB cables for optimizing video and audio quality.
The modern innovation of high definition video has emphasized the use of quality RGB cables. The RGB cable consists of red, blue and green pins that sync together to provide an optimum audio or visual experience. RGB cables filter signals, separating them as well as delegating the transfer of colors and decoding video from the source to the display. It is possible to say that without these insignificant RGB cables an expensive LED TV or Blue Ray player would be nothing more than ordinary pieces of junk.
There are two common types of RGB cables widely used today. The first type are the ones that consist of BNC, that are analog pins that lock to hold the cable in place. BNC cables are used widely by large commercial networks and television stations for broadcasting equipment. These are usually high quality cables that allow transmitting data in excellent quality through larger and more specialized equipment. These are more secure cables and are developed for advanced operation and audio/visual quality.
The second type of RGB cables are the RCA analog type. These are recognized by their physical appearance and also named after the color of their pins. Three connectors red, white and yellow make up the commonly used RCB cables in homes and most office equipment. Most theatre systems, laptops, televisions, gaming consoles and other consumer electronics use this type of RCB cable
All RGB cables are a type of component video cables. These component video cables split the visual signal into three parts. Two of the three components control the red and blue on the visual display. These are generally referred to as the B-Y and R-Y components. The third component also referred to as the luminous signal controls the black and white or simply the brightness in the picture. Unlike composite cables, the signals are not compressed and there is a significant level of depth and quality in the picture and resolution.
The RGB cable is an important element for assisting the transfer of digital audio and video. The advent of modern High Definition technology has increased the use of quality RGB cables rather than ordinary RGB cables. Make sure you test the different qualities before using them in your digital electronics. Shorter RGB cables are more ideal to use.