Category 5e (solid) structured wiring cable (also known as Cat 5 Enhanced or Cat 5e) is designed for data transmission in computer networks running at 10 or 100 Mbps. This is a preferred choice for the 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX specifications.
The Category 5e range includes cables suitable for use in a variety of environments & applications. Versions with stranded conductors (called patch cables) are also available on request.
| Construction – Category 5e / Cat 5e |
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| solid 24AWG plain copper conductors |
| polyethylene (PE) core insulation |
| cores twisted into pairs |
| optional screening |
| optional steel wire armour (SWA) |
| outer sheath material & colour varies |
| Technical – Category 5e / Cat 5e | |
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| conductor make-up: | solid 1x 0.51mm diameter (0.205mm² area) |
| screening options: | UTP (or U/UTP) = unscreened twisted pairs |
| FTP (or F/UTP) = overall aluminium/polyester foil screen | |
| sheath options: | PVC (polyvinylchloride) for standard use |
| LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) for increased fire safety | |
| PE (polyethylene) for external or ducted applications | |
| optional SWA: | for direct burial or harsh conditions, PE, PVC or LSZH sheath |
| (armouring can reduce performance, please check if critical) | |
| bend radius: | dependent on type, please check if critical |
| temperature range: | dependent on type, please check if critical |
| core identification: | coloured white & blue, white & orange, white & green, |
| white & brown (colours may be solid or striped) | |
A printable PDF specification is available here: Category 5e / Cat 5e (solid) structured wiring cable.
For higher frequency versions (Cat 6-7) return to the Data, Signal, Structured Wiring front page.
Note: low smoke zero halogen / halogen free (LSZH, LSOH, LSHF, OHLS) should not be confused with LSF (low smoke and fume), an in-depth explanation is shown on our LSZH Control Flex front page.
