Description
Application
LAN cables are high performance cables used increasingly for modern computer network systems. These cables form the back bone of modern data transmission in industries, residential and commercial infrastructure.
Technical Data
- Performance: RATNALAN enhanced CAT 6 UTP capable of handling 100+ Mbps data rates. RATNALAN CAT 5e UTP is independently verified to exceed the requirements of EN 50173, ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA 568-B-1/B-2.
- Conductor: Solid bare copper
- Insulation: High density polyethylene
- Pair: 2 insulated conductors twisted together
- Outer Jacket: FR PVC
Colour Code
- 1 Pair: White – orange stripe and orange
- 2 Pair: White – green stripe and green
- 3 Pair: White – blue stripe and blue
- 4 Pair: White – brown stripe and brown
Packing
Available in easy pull box of 101 mtr. and 305 mtr. for CAT 5e. CAT 6 is available only in 305 mtr. pack.
Part Numbers
| Type | CAT 5e | CAT 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | 010701014094 | 010701014194 |
Mechanical and Environmental Properties
- Max. Tensile Load: 10 Kgs. per simplex cable (Installation)
- Min. Bend Radius: 8 x Outer Diameter (Installation), 4 x Outer Diameter (Operation)
- Temp. – Installation: 0°C to +50°C
- Temp. – Operation: -10°C to +60°C
Applicable International Standards for Cable Construction
- ISO/IEC 11801:2002
- ISO/IEC 61156-5
- EN 50173-1:2002
- EN 50288-3-1
- ANSI/TIA/EIA 568B-2:2002
Electrical Parameters at 20°C
| Electrical Characteristics | Specification | CAT 5e Typical Performance | CAT 6 Typical Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor loop resistance | Max. 190 Ω/100m | 160 Ω/100m | 140 Ω/100m |
| Conductor resistance unbalance | Max. 2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Dielectric strength | 1.0 kV DC or 0.7 kV AC for 1 min. | 100% in process test | 100% in process test |
| Insulation resistance | >500 MΩ/Km at 100-500V test voltage | >500 MΩ/Km | >500 MΩ/Km |
| Capacitance unbalance to earth | Max. 160 pF/100m | 40 pF/100m | 40 pF/100m |
| Velocity of propagation (NVP) | <534 nsec/100m | 496 nsec/100m (0.69 for hand held testers) | 490 nsec/100m (0.69 for hand held testers) |
| Skew | Max. 40 nsec/100m | Max. 25 nsec/100m | Max. 30 nsec/100m |
| Mean characteristic impedance | 100Ω ± 5Ω at 100 MHz | 100Ω ± 3Ω at 100 MHz | 100Ω ± 3Ω at 100 MHz |
| Coupling attenuation up to 1 GHz | Min. 40 dB | 50 dB | 56 dB |
Typical Headroom Characteristics – CAT 5e
| Frequency (MHz) | 1 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 31.25 | 62.5 | 100 | 155 | 200 | 300 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss (dB/100m) | Spec value | 2.0 | 4.1 | 6.5 | 8.2 | 9.3 | 11.7 | 17.0 | 22.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Typical value | 1.8 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 10.5 | 15.3 | 19.8 | 25.4 | 29.4 | 33.4 | |
| NEXT (dB) | Spec value | 65.3 | 56.3 | 50.3 | 47.3 | 45.8 | 42.9 | 38.4 | 35.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Typical value | 73.3 | 64.3 | 58.3 | 55.2 | 53.8 | 50.9 | 46.4 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 38.8 | 37.3 | |
| PSNEXT (dB) | Spec value | 62.3 | 53.3 | 47.3 | 44.2 | 42.8 | 39.9 | 35.4 | 32.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Typical value | 71.3 | 62.3 | 56.3 | 53.2 | 51.8 | 48.9 | 44.4 | 41.3 | 38.4 | 36.8 | 35.3 | |
| ELFEXT (dB/100m) | Spec value | 63.8 | 51.8 | 43.8 | 39.7 | 37.8 | 33.9 | 27.9 | 23.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Typical value | 78.8 | 66.8 | 58.8 | 54.7 | 52.8 | 48.9 | 42.9 | 38.4 | 35 | 32.8 | 31.5 | |
| PSELFEXT (dB/100m) | Spec value | 60.8 | 48.8 | 40.8 | 36.7 | 34.8 | 30.9 | 24.9 | 20.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Typical value | 76.8 | 64.8 | 56.8 | 52.7 | 50.8 | 46.9 | 40.9 | 36.8 | 33 | 30.8 | 29.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB/100m) | Spec value | N/A | 23.1 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 23.6 | 21.5 | 20.1 | N/A | 30.8 | N/A |
| Typical value | 25.0 | 28.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 38.6 | 26.5 | 25.1 | 23.8 | N/A | 22.8 | |
| ACR (dB/100m) | Typical value | 71.5 | 60.7 | 52.5 | 47.8 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 31.1 | 23.5 | 15.0 | 9.4 | 3.1 |
| PSACR (dB/100m) | Typical value | 69.5 | 58.7 | 50.5 | 45.8 | 43.5 | 38.4 | 29.1 | 21.5 | 13.0 | 7.4 | 2.0 |
Typical Headroom Characteristics – CAT 6
| Frequency (MHz) | 1 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 31.25 | 62.5 | 100 | 155 | 200 | 350 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss (dB/100m) | Spec value | 2.0 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 10.7 | 15.4 | 19.8 | 29.0 | 32.8 | N/A |
| Typical value | 1.9 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 9.9 | 14.1 | 18.0 | 26.1 | 29.4 | 32.5 | |
| NEXT (dB) | Spec value | 66.0 | 65.3 | 59.3 | 56.2 | 54.8 | 51.9 | 47.4 | 44.3 | 39.8 | 38.3 | N/A |
| Typical value | 86.5 | 77.5 | 71.5 | 68.4 | 67.0 | 64.1 | 59.6 | 56.5 | 52.0 | 50.5 | 49.3 | |
| PSNEXT (dB) | Spec value | 64.0 | 63.3 | 57.3 | 54.2 | 52.8 | 49.9 | 45.4 | 42.3 | 37.8 | 36.3 | N/A |
| Typical value | 84.5 | 75.5 | 69.5 | 66.4 | 65.0 | 62.1 | 57.6 | 54.5 | 50.0 | 48.5 | 47.3 | |
| ELFEXT (dB/100m) | Spec value | 66.0 | 58.0 | 50.0 | 45.9 | 44.0 | 40.1 | 34.1 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | N/A |
| Typical value | 85.0 | 73.0 | 65.0 | 60.9 | 59.0 | 55.1 | 49.1 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 37.0 | 35.5 | |
| PSELFEXT (dB/100m) | Spec value | 64.0 | 55.0 | 47.0 | 42.9 | 41.0 | 37.1 | 31.1 | 27.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | N/A |
| Typical value | 82.0 | 70.0 | 62.0 | 57.9 | 56.0 | 52.1 | 46.4 | 42.0 | 36.0 | 34.0 | 32.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB/100m) | Spec value | N/A | 23.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 23.6 | 21.5 | 20.1 | 18.0 | 17.3 | N/A |
| Typical value | 27.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 28.6 | 26.5 | 25.1 | 23.0 | 22.3 | 21.8 | |
| ACR (dB/100m) | Typical value | 84.6 | 73.9 | 66.0 | 61.4 | 59.1 | 54.2 | 45.5 | 38.5 | 25.9 | 21.1 | 16.9 |
| PSACR (dB/100m) | Typical value | 82.6 | 71.9 | 64.0 | 59.0 | 57.1 | 52.5 | 43.5 | 36.5 | 23.9 | 19.1 | 14.9 |
