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Category Cat 5e cable, commonly referred to as Cat 5e, is a twisted pair cable for computer networks. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for most varieties of Ethernet over twisted pair. Cat 5e is also used to carry other signals such as telephony and video.

Specifications

Category 5e cable shall meet ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and IEC 61156-5 Category 5e component standards. The

conductors shall be 24 AWG copper insulated with HDPE polymer. The copper conductors shall be twisted in pairs and all four pairs shall be covered by a PVC jacket.

Frequency	Impedance	Rutrun Lose	Attenuation	NEXT	ELEFEXT	PS NEXT	PS ELFEXT	NVP

(MHz)	(ohm)	(>=Db/100m)	(<=Db/100m)	(>=Db/100m)	(>=Db/100m)	(>=Db/100m)	(>=Db/100m)


1	85~115	20.0	2.0	65.3	63.8	62.3	60.8	68%
4		23.0	4.1	56.3	51.7	53.3	48.7
10		25.0	6.5	50.3	43.8	47.3	40.8
16		25.0	8.2	47.3	39.7	44.2	36.7
20		25.0	9.3	48.5	37.7	42.8	34.7
31.25		23.6	11.6	42.9	33.9	39.9	30.9
62.5		21.5	17.0	38.4	27.8	65.4	24.8
100		20.1	22.0	35.3	23.8	32.3	20.8
*155	82~118	18.8	28.1	32.4	20.2	29.4	17.2
*200	82~118	18.0	32.4	30.8	18.0	27.8	15.0
*310	78~122	16.7	41.8	27.9	14.2	24.9	11.2
*350	78~122	16.3	44.9	27.1	13.1	24.1	10.1

This cable is commonly connected using punch-down blocks and modular connectors. Most Category Cat 5e cables are unshielded, relying on the balanced line twisted pair design and differential signaling for noise rejection.

Category 5e cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet over twisted pair. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet). 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections require two wire pairs. 1000BASE-T Ethernet connections require four wire pairs. Through the use of power over Ethernet (PoE), power can be carried over the cable in addition to Ethernet data.

Cat 5e is also used to carry other signals such as telephony and video.[8] In some cases, multiple signals can be carried on a single cable; Cat 5e can carry two conventional telephone lines as well as 100BASE-TX in a single cable. The USOC/RJ-61 wiring standard may be used in multi-line telephone connections. Various schemes exist for transporting both analog and digital video over the cable.

technical information

Electrical performance: Certified performance in a 4-connector configuration up to 100 meters,

meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, ISO 11801 2nd Edition Class D and

IEC 61156-5 Category 5e channel and component requirements

Conductor/insulator: 24 AWG solid copper insulated with HPDE

Flame rating:

PVC (CM) – UL 1685 PVC (CMR) – UL 1666

PoE compliance: Meets IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at for PoE applications

Temperature rating: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) during installation

-20° to 75°C (14° to 167°F) during operation

Cable jacket: PVC (CM) – PVC

PVC (CMR) – Flame retardant PVC

Cable diameter:

PVC (CM), PVC (CMR) – 4.8mm (0.189 in.) nominal

Packaging: (.305m (1000 ft

additional specifications

Mechanical Test
Ultimate Breaking Strength	>400 N (90 Ibf)
Minimum Bend Radius	4 x cable diameter
Electrical Test
DC Resistance	<9.38 Ohm per 100m (328 ft.)
DC Resistance Unbalance	<5%
Mutual Capacitance	<5.6 nF per 100m (328 ft.)
Capacitance Unbalance	<330 pF per 100m (328 ft.)
Characteristic Impedance	100 Ohm +/-15% up to 100 MHz
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP)	65%
Operating Voltage, Maximum	80V