Cat6A Ethernet Cable

Description

Cat6a adds better material specifications on the basis of CAT6, allowing the frequency of 500MHz to pass through, and the maximum speed can reach 10Gbps. It supports TIA / eia-568.2-d telecommunication standard and is applicable to data center and high standard application scenarios. This...

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Cat6A Ethernet Cable

Ethernet cables are used for connecting electronic devices, such as computers, routers, and switches, within a local area network (LAN). The Cat6A Ethernet cable is the latest iteration of the Cat6 category of Ethernet cables. It offers better performance characteristics than its predecessors and is designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) speeds.

Physical Characteristics

The Cat6A Ethernet cable has a thicker outer diameter (OD) than previous Cat6 cables. This is because it has been designed with a thicker shielding layer to reduce interference and crosstalk. The thicker shielding layer also makes it more resilient and durable, allowing it to withstand more bending and handling.

The diameter of the Cat6A Ethernet cable is around 0.3 inches, which is over twice the thickness of a Cat5E cable. The thicker diameter also increases the bend radius, which can be used to make tight turns without damaging the cable.

Performance Characteristics

The main benefit of the Cat6A Ethernet cable is its support for 10GbE speeds over distances up to 100 meters. This makes it ideal for high-speed data transfers, video streaming, and other high-bandwidth applications.

Cat6A Ethernet cables also offer better performance in terms of interference and crosstalk. This is because they have been designed with improved shielding and separation between pairs of wires. This reduces the amount of electromagnetic interference that can occur between the wires, resulting in a cleaner signal.

Compared to the previous Cat6 cables, the Cat6A Ethernet cable also has a higher maximum frequency range, up to 500 MHz. This range allows higher data transfer rates and better transmission quality.

Installation

The installation of the Cat6A Ethernet cable is similar to that of other Ethernet cables. However, it is important to note that it has a thicker diameter compared to other cables, which may require the use of larger cable management equipment, such as conduit or cable trays.

The Cat6A Ethernet cable is terminated using RJ45 connectors, which are the most common connectors used for Ethernet cables. These connectors are readily available and easy to install.

Applications

The Cat6A Ethernet cable is widely used in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. It is ideal for high-speed data transfer, video streaming, and other high-bandwidth applications.

In the industrial sector, Cat6A Ethernet cables are used in manufacturing plants, process control environments, and other applications where reliability and high-speed data transfer are critical.

In the commercial sector, Cat6A Ethernet cables are used in large office buildings, data centers, and other applications where high-speed data transfer is required.

In the residential sector, Cat6A Ethernet cables are used in homes for video streaming, gaming, and other high-bandwidth applications.

Product Speciﬁcation

Conductor	Material	BC ( Customized: CCA / CCC )
	Diameter	0.57 mm ± 0.02 mm
	Wire Gauge	23 AWG
Insulation	Material	HDPE
Insulation	Diameter	1.02 mm ± 0.1 mm
Separator	Material	PE
	Specification	4.5 mm ± 0.2mm
	Thickness	0.4 mm ± 0.02mm
Rip Cord	Material	Polyester
Rip Cord	Specification	500 D
Shield	Material	Foil
Shield	Overlap rate	≥ 10 %
Braid	Material	CU / CCA / TC
Braid	Coverage	80% - 98%
Jacket	Material	PVC / PE / PVC+PE / LSZH
Jacket	Diameter	6.4 mm ± 0.3 mm

Packing

Single package	Easy pull box
Package length	305m (Optional custom length)
Outer package	Carton box (2×Easy pull box)
Waterproof packaging	Optional

Test Data

Tensile Strength	Sheath≥13.5 MPa, insulation≥16 MPa
Elongation at Break	Sheath≥150%, insulation≥300%
Installation Bending Radius	>8 times of outer cable diameter
Conductor Elongation at Break	≥10%
Shrinkage of Insulation	≤5%
Low Temperature Bending Test	No cracking
Heat Shock Test	No cracking
Operating Temperature	–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature Humidity	–10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F), <60% (RH)