While you normally use a CAT5 cable for Ethernet communication, CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 cables can also carry video communication. When you want to connect a device with a VGA output to a device that has component input, you can make a custom video cable from a CAT5 , CAT5e or CAT6 cable by attaching three component connectors to one end of the cable and connecting the proper wires to a 15-pin VGA connector on the other end of the cable. Component connections are done in the RCA format – the phono plug with a single, stubby prong surrounded by a sturdy ground collar, commonly used in consumer A/V equipment. Tips Writer Bio
