Cat.5

Your Professional Cat.5 Supplier

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of Cat.5 in China. Potel Cable Group Co, Ltd has a complete smart communication industry chain, with two major industrial production and R&D bases. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.

Why Choose Us

Production equipment: Our company has 500 sets of production line manufacturing equipment, and has built 3 fiber drawing towers and 6 fiber production lines.

Production market: Our company's products are very popular in the market, providing first-class products and high-quality technical services to telecom operators, smart building industry and communication industry customers in more than 20 countries and regions around the world.

Our certificates: We have established a strict quality control system and won 145 communication product certifications. Our production and manufacturing have won IS09001, IS014000, 0HSAS8000, US UL certification, EU CE certification, environmental protection RoHS and other quality certifications.

Our services: In the pre-sales stage, our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to the needs of customers and provide detailed technical consultation. During the sales period, we ensure timely delivery and provide installation guidance. For after-sales, we provide long-term technical support, warranty services and spare parts to help customers maximize the use of products and get reliable maintenance during use.

Advantages of Cat.5

Versatility:

Cat5 cables can be used in a variety of applications, including networking, telephone wiring, and more.

High-speed data transmission:

While not as fast as cat5e or cat6 cables, they still offer high-speed data transfer rates, suitable for common home and small business needs.

Easy installation:

They are simple to install and require no special tools, making them suitable for DIY installations.

Specification of Cat.5

Conductor	Conductor material	Copper
	Excellent shielding structure design to ensure stable and outstanding shielding performance	1/0.50±0.01
	DC resistance of single conductor 100 meters (ohm)	≤9.5
Insulation	Insulation material	HDPE
Pair of wires	Main colors (white, red, black, yellow, purple), secondary colors (blue, orange, green, brown, gray)
Tear rope	Specifications	Twisted rope
Sheath	Material	PVC
	Average outer diameter of cable sheath (mm)
		Number of strands	Reference finished outer diameter	Number of strands	Reference finished outer diameter
		16 pairs	9.6±0.5	50 pairs	15.6±1.0
		25 pairs	11.9±1.0	100 pairs	21.5±1.5
		8 times the nominal outer diameter of the cable
	Minimum bending radius of sheath

Types of Cat.5

Cat5 unshielded indoor large pair data cable:

Ldeal for vertical voice backbone cabling in commercial buildings, supporting digital/analog telephony and low-speed data transmission (10mbps). Ideal for vertical voice backbone cabling in commercial buildings, supporting digital/analog telephony and low-speed data transmission (10mbps).

Cat5 shielded indoor large pair data cable:

Designed for emi-sensitive environments requiring stable voice/data transmission up to 100mbps. Designed for emi-sensitive environments requiring stable voice/data transmission up to 100mbps.

Cat5 Unshielded Indoor Large Pair Data Cable

Features of Cat.5

Cost-effective solution:

Complies with cat5 standards for reliable 10mbps performance.

Flexible customization:

Optional pvc or lszh (low smoke zero halogen) sheath for indoor safety compliance.

Color coding:

16-100 pair configurations with distinct color-coding for easy identification.

Application of Cat.5

Category 5 cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet over twisted pair. The cable standard prescribes performance parameters for frequencies up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), and 2.5GBASE-T.

Packing and Shipping of Cat.5

Packing	Corrugated boxes
Shipping	Shipped by road, sea, rail

FAQ

Q: What is CAT5 network cable?

A: CAT5 (Category 5) network cable is a type of unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) Ethernet cable commonly used for local area network (LAN) connections.

Q: What are the physical characteristics of CAT5 network cables?

A: CAT5 cables have four twisted-pair copper wires, typically with an outer jacket and a diameter of around 5-6 millimeters.

Q: What is the maximum recommended length for CAT5 network cables?

A: The maximum recommended length for CAT5 cables is 100 meters (328 feet) to maintain signal integrity and performance.

Q: How do you choose the right CAT5 cable for your network?

A: Consider the required data rates, cable length, and any specific standards or compatibility requirements for your network infrastructure.

Q: What are the key performance specifications to compare between CAT5 cable types?

A: Important factors include bandwidth, crosstalk, attenuation, and cable termination or connector quality.

Q: Are there any special installation or handling considerations for CAT5 cables?

A: Proper cable management, avoiding excessive bending or kinking, and maintaining cable separation from potential sources of interference are important.

Q: What are the recent developments in CAT5 network cable technology?

A: Newer Ethernet standards, such as 2.5/5/10 Gigabit Ethernet, have led to the development of enhanced CAT5e and CAT6 cable types to support higher data rates.

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