Not all Ethernet cable is created equally. What's the difference,
and how do you know which you should use? Let's look at the
technical and physical differences in Ethernet cable categories to
help us decide.
Ethernet cables are grouped into sequentially numbered categories
(“ cat ”) based on different specifications; sometimes the category is
updated with further clarification or testing standards (eg 5e,
6a). These categories are how we can easily know what type of cable
we need for a specific application. Manufacturers are required to
adhere to the standards, which makes our lives easier.
What are the differences between the categories and how can you
know when to use unshielded, shielded, stranded, or solid cable?
Keep reading f or “cat”-like enlightenment.
Standard / Certificate
Reference Standard:YD/T1019-2001,ISO/IEC11801,ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568B
Certificates ISO9001,14000, ROHS.
Appliacation
1. Suitable for structured premised cabling;
2. For transmission of digital and analogue voice and data signals
3. Especially suitable for all Class EA applictions;
4. ISDN, Ethernet 10 Base-T, Fast Ethernet 100 Base-T, Gigabit
Ethernet 1000Base-T, 10G Base T(IEEE802.3)
5. Token Ring4/16 Mbit/s, TP-PMD/TP/DDI 125bit/s, ATM155Mbit/s(IEEE
802.5)
Electronic Characteristics
Impedance: 4-100MHz 100± 15(ohms).
100-200MHz 100± 22(ohms).
200-1000MHz 100± 32(ohms).
Support 10-Gigabit Ethernet netword transmission requirements;
Comply with ROHS standard;
Max. Conductor DC Resistance 20º C: 4.8(ohms/100m)
Resistance unbalance(%): Max2.5
Pair-to-Ground Capacitance Unbalance: 330(Pf/100m)
Transfer Impendance: Max 10 mohms/m@100MHz.
Coupling Attenuation: Min 80 Db.
Installation temperture: 0-50º C.
Operation temerture: -20~60º C
| Category | U/FTP CAT6A 23awg 4Pair LAN Cable |
| Conductor | Material | Copper, CCA |
| O.D. | 23awg / 0.58mm |
| Insulation | Material | HDPE |
| External O.D. | 0.92±0.02 mm |
| Color | Pair 1 – White/Orange & Orange Pair 2 – White/Blue & Blue Pair 3 – White/Green & Green Pair 4 – White/Brown & Brown |
| Jacket | Material | PVC |
| External O.D. | 5.2±0.1mm |
| Color | Customized |
| Rip-cord | Yes | Drain Wire | Customized |
| package | 305m/box | 2boxes/carton |
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Technical differences
As the category number gets higher, so does the speed and Mhz of
the wire. This is not a coincidence, because each category brings
more stringent testing for eliminating crosstalk (XT) and adding
isolation between the wires.
This does not mean your experiences have been the same. Physically
you can use Cat-5 cable for 1 Gb speeds, and I have personally used
cable longer than 100 meters, but because the standard has not been tested
for it, you'll probably have mixed results. Just because you have
Cat-6 cable, doesn't mean you have 1 Gb network speeds either.
Every connection in your network needs to support the 1 Gb speed
and in some cases, the connection will need to be told in software
to use the available speed.
Category 5 cable was revised, and mostly replaced with, Category 5
Enhanced (Cat-5e) cable which did not change anything physically in
the cable, but instead applied more stringent testing standards for
crosstalk.
Category 6 was revised with Augmented Category 6 (Cat-6a) which
provided testing for 500 Mhz communication (compared to Cat-6's 250
Mhz). The higher communication frequency eliminated alien crosstalk
(AXT) which allows for longer range at 10 Gb/s .
Application
Mainly used in the wiring system betweenwork area correspondence
leading-out terminal and distribution wiring frames connection.As
well as used in the housing synthesis wiring system between user
correspondence leading out terminal and patch pannel.
FAQQ1: Are you a factory or trading company?
A:We are a factory specializing in manufacturing coaxial cable,lan
cable,speaker cable,alarm cable etc,.And as everyone knows,we are
faithful and professional.
Q2: Can I get samples to test before I place an order?
A:Yes ,samples are available,and the samples are refundable after
you place an order.
Q3: How do you factory think about quality control?
A: Quality is the most important,and that's why the raw material we
choose are of high quality.
Q4:Do you accept OEM order and how long will you shipping after place an order?
A:We can manufacture according to customer's request and usually we
can deliver goods 15-20 days after we receive your deposit.
Q5:What is your payment terms?
A:Usually ,we accept T/T,and if you have other payment
requirements,you can negotiate with us.
