SF/UTP Cat.6 4PR 23AWG PVC

General Description & Application

LAN Copper Cables, also known as Ethernet cables or twisted pair cables, are a fundamental component of local area networks (LANs). They provide the physical medium for transmitting data signals between devices within a network infrastructure and they can be:

• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP): UTP cables are the most common type of LAN cables. They consist of pairs of insulated copper wires twisted together, providing reliable data transmission for short to medium distances.
• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP): STP cables feature an additional metallic shield around the twisted pairs, providing better protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk. They are ideal for environments with high levels of interference.
• Foiled Twisted Pair (FTP): FTP cables have an overall foil shield that encases all twisted pairs, offering effective EMI protection.

LAN Copper Cables are categorized based on their performance specifications, as defined by the Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA):

• Category 5e (Cat5e): Suitable for speeds up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second) over distances of up to 100 meters.
• Category 6 (Cat6): Capable of supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps over distances of up to 55 meters.
• Category 6a (Cat6a): Designed for higher-speed applications, supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps over distances of up to 100 meters.
• Category 7 (Cat7): Designed for future-proofing, supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps over distances of up to 100 meters, with improved shielding and reduced crosstalk.

Standards

EN 50288-3-1
EN 50173
ISO/IEC 11801
IEC/EN 60754-1/2
IEC/EN 61034-2
IEC 60332-1
IEC 61156-6
EIA/TIA 568A

Construction

Conductor core: 24 AWG copper soft wire
Insulation: HDPE polyethylene, colored marking of insulation
Outersheath: PVC