Advantages
i) Low cost compared to coaxial and fibre optic
ii) Offers greater security than radiated media
Disadvantages
i) Susceptible to EMI from nearby circuits (cross talk)
ii) Can not transmit over long distances
iii) Data transmission is slow compared to fibre and coaxial
Kavungya answered the question on June 25, 2019 at 07:27
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