Network & Data Cables
Multi-Pair Cat 5 Cable
Multi-pair Category 5 LAN cable solution for Ethernet, telephone, multimedia and trunk wiring installations, with UL and TIA/EIA-568B listed performance data.
Key Features
Core construction, conductor and electrical-performance characteristics of the Multi-Pair Cat 5 cable.
Multi-Pair Cat 5 Construction
Multi-pair Category 5 LAN cable construction is listed for Ethernet, telephony and multimedia applications.
Bare Solid Copper Conductor
Bare solid copper conductor construction is specified in the supplier product information.
HDPE Insulation
HDPE insulation is used around each conductor pair, with a ripcord listed for jacket removal.
Performance Data to 100 MHz
The supplier electrical-characteristics table provides performance values from 1 MHz through 100 MHz.
RoHS PVC / PE / LSOH Jackets
RoHS-compliant PVC, PE or low-smoke zero-halogen jacket options are listed for this cable.
Wide Application Range
The supplier lists Ethernet, 10/100 Base-T, ATM, TP-PMD, telephone, multimedia and trunk wiring applications.
OEM & ODM Capabilities
Flexible manufacturing support for Multi-Pair Cat 5 cable construction, jacket materials, marking, branding and project packaging requirements.
OEM Production to Specification
Production can follow approved customer specifications, drawings and project requirements.
ODM Configuration Support
Product configurations can be developed around application, installation and target-market requirements.
Jacket Material Options
PVC, PE and LSOH jacket configurations can be selected where applicable to the required model.
Custom Printing & Marking
Cable identification and customer-required marking can be defined for approved production.
Private Label & Branding
Customer labeling and branding can be incorporated into the approved production specification.
Project Packaging
Reel, labeling and shipment packaging can be coordinated according to order and delivery requirements.
Technical Specifications
Review the supplier-listed construction, temperature, standards and electrical-performance data for the Multi-Pair Cat 5 cable.
| Category | Multi-Pair Cat 5 |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Bare solid copper conductor |
| Rated Temperature | 60°C / 75°C / 90°C |
| Installation Temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Jacket Options | RoHS-compliant PVC / PE / LSOH |
| Reference Standards | UL 444 / UL 1581 |
| Cabling Standards Listed | TIA/EIA-568B / ISO/IEC 11801 |
| Catalog Frequency Data | 1 MHz to 100 MHz |
| Frequency | Attenuation | NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MHz | ≤ 2.0 dB/100m | ≥ 62.3 dB/100m |
| 10 MHz | ≤ 6.5 dB/100m | ≥ 47.3 dB/100m |
| 16 MHz | ≤ 8.2 dB/100m | ≥ 44.2 dB/100m |
| 100 MHz | ≤ 22.0 dB/100m | ≥ 32.3 dB/100m |
| Frequency MHz |
Impedance Ω |
RL ≥ dB |
Attenuation ≤ dB/100m |
NEXT ≥ dB/100m |
ELFEXT ≥ dB/100m |
PS NEXT ≥ dB/100m |
PS ELFEXT ≥ dB/100m |
Propagation Speed ≤ m/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100±15 | 17.0 | 2.0 | 62.3 | 61 | 62.3 | 61 | 0.65c |
| 4 | 100±15 | 18.8 | 4.1 | 53.3 | 49 | 53.3 | 49 | 0.65c |
| 10 | 100±15 | 20.0 | 6.5 | 47.3 | 41 | 47.3 | 41 | 0.65c |
| 16 | 100±15 | 20.0 | 8.2 | 44.2 | 37 | 44.2 | 37 | 0.65c |
| 20 | 100±15 | 20.0 | 9.3 | 42.8 | 35 | 42.8 | 35 | 0.65c |
| 31.25 | 100±15 | 18.6 | 11.7 | 39.9 | 31 | 39.9 | 31 | 0.65c |
| 62.5 | 100±15 | 16.5 | 17.0 | 35.4 | 25 | 35.4 | 25 | 0.65c |
| 100 | 100±15 | 15.1 | 22.0 | 32.3 | 21 | 32.3 | 21 | 0.65c |
Construction & Configuration
Two supplier-listed Multi-Pair Cat 5 construction drawings, including copper conductors, HDPE insulation, ripcord and jacket components.
Two Supplier Construction Options
The supplier catalog lists two construction drawings for this multi-pair Cat 5 cable — with and without a polyester binder tape.
Copper Conductor
Copper conductor forms the center of each insulated twisted pair in both supplier construction drawings.
HDPE Insulation
HDPE insulation is used around each conductor in both supplier construction drawings.
Ripcord
A ripcord for jacket removal is listed in both supplier construction drawings.
Polyester Binder Tape
A polyester binder tape is added in the second supplier construction drawing, between the ripcord and jacket.
Jacket
A single outer jacket completes both supplier construction drawings.
Standards & Test Documentation
Supplier-listed reference standards, cabling standards and material compliance information for project review and order confirmation.
UL 444 / UL 1581
UL 444 and UL 1581 are listed as reference standards in the supplier product description.
TIA/EIA-568B & ISO/IEC 11801
The supplier product description lists TIA/EIA-568B and ISO/IEC 11801 for this cable configuration.
RoHS-Compliant PVC / PE / LSOH Jacket Options
The supplier catalog lists RoHS-compliant PVC, PE and LSOH jacket configurations. Order-specific documentation should be confirmed before supply.
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