Copper data cables

The development of communication cable technology is rapidly changing and the use of high-speed networks is growing exponentially. CABLOFIL® has become accepted as the ideal support for copper communication cables (coaxial cables and twisted pairs).

 NEW STANDARDS FOR NEW PERFORMANCE

The category characterises the performance level of a single component, such as a cable, connecter or even a lead. For example, a cable will be stamped "Cat. 6" if it passes the tests required for Category 6 approval.

The class characterises the performance level of a combination involving more than one component (e.g. cable + connector). As such, the class defines the performance level of an installation rather than providing information on a component.

When compiling specifications, it is best to specify the desired application class as well as the category of the components to be installed.

COAXIAL CABLE

Low-cost and easy to manipulate, screened coaxial cables are used in data, industrial and instrumentation applications to transmit fast digital signals at low level.

Protective sheath Metal braid Dielectric Copper core

TWISTED PAIR

This type of cable is most commonly used for telephony and data applications in local area networks? The pairs, two intertwined copper wires, are insulated from each other by plastic and enclosed in a sheath.

	U/UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair: Unshielded twisted pair in an unscreened sheath. The most widely used around the world and also the cheapest.
	F/UTP Foiled Twisted Pair: Twisted pairs in a screened sheath. Mostly used in France.
	S/FTP or S-STP Screened Shielded Twisted Pair : Screened twisted pairs in a screened sheath. Mainly used in Germany.