Things You Should Know About Cat5e Plenum Bare Copper Cable

The fifth-generation cable is the Cat5e Plenum Bare Copper cable. It surpassed Cat5 cable in terms of connectivity and opened up new possibilities. Let's take a closer look at this incredible ethernet cable.

Understanding the term

The "5" in Cat5e denotes the fifth generation, while the "e" denotes the "enhanced" features; Cat is a short form for the word Category.

Bandwidth & Data Transfer Rates

The Cat5 cable had a data transfer rate of 10Mbps to 100 meters (328 feet) and 100Mbps up to 50 meters (164 feet) in length. Only 100 MHz of bandwidth was available. However, as the IT industry grew rapidly, Cat5 became obsolete as the cable industry developed improved versions that increased data transfer rates by up to tenfold.

The Bulk Cat5e Plenum Copper offers 1Gbps data transfer rates up to 50 meters (164 feet) and 100Mbps data transfer rates up to 100 meters (328 feet). Though the industry standard for Cat5e bandwidth capacity is 250MHz, our Cat5e Plenum Copper Bulk from New York Cables has a higher bandwidth capacity of 350 MHz.

Conductors

The term "self-explanatory" is self-explanatory. Eight pure copper conductors are tightly bundled together in four twisted pairs in the Cat5e Plenum Bare Copper. These four twisted pairs provide excellent crosstalk and electromagnetic interference protection.

Pure copper conductors also have lower attenuation than copper-clad aluminum conductors. Attenuation, in case you didn't know, is the loss of signal strength. When it comes to ethernet cable connectivity, signal strength is one of the most critical factors to consider. Copper-clad aluminum cables also have significantly higher DC resistance than pure copper wires. To put things in perspective, increased DC resistance reduces connectivity by transferring more energy into heat.

In a nutshell, pure copper conductors perform far better than CCA conductors.

Jacket

The word is self-explanatory once more. The Cat5e Plenum Bare Copper Cable has a CMP-rated jacket, the highest classification for ethernet cable jacket material. CMP stands for Communications Multipurpose Cable Plenum, in case you didn't know.

The fire-retardant characteristics of the plenum-rated jackets are a plus. It means that if a fire breaks out, these cables will put a stop to it. Furthermore, when these cables catch fire, no harmful fumes or hazardous substances are released.

Usage

The answer is, once again, found in the term itself. Cat5e Plenum Cables are designed to be installed in building plenums or horizontal areas. These are the areas meant to allow air to circulate freely for air conditioning and heating systems. There is always a risk of fire erupting in these places due to the high atmospheric pressure. As a result, TIA/EIA standards indicate that CMP-rated ethernet cables should always be used in certain regions.

Applications

The Cat5e Plenum cable supports the following applications: IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet: IEEE 802.12:100 Base-VG, ATM PMD 155 Mbps IEEE 802.12:100 Base-VG, ATM PMD 155 Mbps ANSI X3T9.5 TP-PMD, 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T4, 100 Base-X IEEE 802.5:4/16 Mbps Token Ring, and IEEE 802.5:4/16 Mbps Token Ring (FDDI).

These are the most crucial things to consider before buying a Cat5e ethernet cable.

We take the concept of connectedness very seriously at New York Cables. The concept of providing our customers with optimal and seamless connectivity is at the heart of our business strategy. As a result, we create ethernet cables that not only meet but far exceed existing industry requirements. Furthermore, before arriving in the warehouse, all ethernet cables are subjected to stringent testing procedures.

You can shop with confidence, knowing that you'll get the most bang for your buck when you shop at Newyork Cables. Free shipping is available on orders of $100 or more. Please send us an email at sales@newyorkcables.com to get in touch.