Utp Cat5 Patch Cord Cables Suppliers Similarities

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    The similarities between Cat5e and Cat6 of UTP Cat5 Patch Cord Cables Suppliers:
    Both are constructed in accordance with the performance standards set by ANSI/TIA and are called categories, called "Cats". The category defines the performance of the cable at 328 feet or the maximum distance that any Ethernet cable can run.
    Support 1 Gigabit or 1,000 Mb/s speed to 328 feet.
    Used to connect computers, printers, network switches, routers, etc.
    According to the installation position of the cable, there are different outer sheath varieties. For example, CMR or riser is suitable for general indoor use (except for ventilated spaces) or CMX is used for outdoor UV protection and direct burial use. See more information about cable sheath ratings here: Facts about Ethernet cable sheath ratings.
    Provides unshielded (U/UTP) for general use or shielded (F/UTP) used in environments such as hospitals, factories, or applications where environmental interference may become a problem. Learn more here: shielded and unshielded cables.
    Using eight wires, twist them into four pairs of color-coded twisted pairs (see the figure below).
    Both Cat5e and Cat6 can be terminated with T568A or T568B color code standards.

    The difference between Cat5e and Cat6:
    Cat6 has thicker copper conductors, almost always 23 AWG.
    Cat5e has thinner conductors, almost always 24 AWG (as the number of AWGs increases, copper becomes thinner).
    Cat6 supports 10 Gigabit or 10,000 Mb/s network speeds up to 110 feet, sometimes up to 165 feet when other cables have low interference.
    Cat6 is thicker overall, requires RJ45 plugs, and can accept larger cable outer diameter (OD) and thicker insulated copper conductor diameters. This will make the selection of connectors more challenging. For more information, see here: Choose the right connector.
    Cat5e does not use the "spline" normally used by UTP CAT6 Cables Supplier's Cat6. A spline is a plastic part located in the center of the cable structure, used to separate pairs of wires. It is designed to keep the twisted pairs separated to improve performance by minimizing the so-called "crosstalk" inside the cable. For those who are not familiar with it, it is a bit difficult to use the spline when inserting the RJ45 plug.