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Cable Assemblies for Cryptocurrency Mining

Aug 25, 2021 Technical Cable Blog

Cryptocurrency mining operations use various types of equipment to produce depending on the type of currency desired.  The many types of currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cash, Litecoin and HNT (Helium) require GPU, ASIC’s or HNT hardware devices. The most profitable undertakings are often located in high-speed data centers. Operations large and small all have one thing in common.  The need for cable assemblies to function.

Technical Cable Applications is a leading supplier of cable assemblies.  TCA’s original niche was filling the cable needs of data centers and computer labs with power cords, data cables, and related cable assemblies. Now the company is seeing an increasing demand for these same cables for digital currency mining. TCA has the capacity to support all those cabling requirements.

Power Cables

Cryptocurrency mining hardware requires reliable power to operate. Technical Cable Applications is a complete power cord one stop source.  Stocking standard cables by the thousands and can custom build anything not on hand. Custom power cords, C19 to C20, C15, C7, 5-15, Locking 5 and 6 type, Y and W cables, and just about anything else an operation requires.

Additionally, TCA offers a variety of SATA and ATX cables and other internal power cables in standard and custom configurations.

Data Cables

Processing and data transfer speed are critical to mining cryptocurrency profitably. Data transfer is accomplished through Ethernet Cables, Fiber Optics and Coaxial Cable assemblies. The types of cable assembly required are dependent on the mining hardware requirements.

Ethernet Cables in CAT5 and CAT6 cables are available in a variety of standard lengths and colors and in shielded and unshielded versions. Custom lengths and configurations are also available. CAT5 can support up to 10/100 Mbps . … In comparison, CAT6 can support up to 1000 Mbps.

Fiber Optic cables in Single-mode and Multimode with a variety of connector types are available off the shelf in lengths up to 20 meters.  Multimode remains the most common fiber type used in the data centers and can support 10Gb up to 300 meters, 40Gb and 100Gb up to 100 meters. Technical Cable Applications also has Fiber Optic adapters and Couplers in stock.

Coaxial Cable Assemblies are custom made for your specific application using a variety of connector types and cable.

These data transfer cables are also available with riser and plenum rated jackets.

Other Cable Assemblies

Other cable assemblies used in cryptocurrency mining that are available off the shelf include USB, HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort in a variety of lengths and configurations.   

Technical Cable Applications is focused on the production of high-quality cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.  TCA is ready to help with your cable assemblies for Cryptocurrency mining.  Please contact our technical specialists and for assistance fulfilling your cable assembly needs.