Quote Originally Posted by emavil View Post
Hi everyone, I'm new to RS485 technology and as I read the datasheets of RS485 chips, I noticed that it is recommended to use a twisted pair cable. I am only familiar with 8-wire CAT 5 UTP cable. Locally, I cannot find any cabling technology provider that sells 2-wire twisted pair cable. My question is, is there any alternative solution to this? Will it be possible to use an ordinary telephone cord?


emavil
Home Centers sell it as doorbell wire. Downside is it usually is solid core , non-stranded wire.