Category cable is one of the most widely used cables for domestic and commercial broadband networking. Whether you are installing access points, network interfaces, or security systems, category cable is going to be part of what you will need.
Twisted-Pair Cable comes in many different categories such as Category 3, Category 5e, Category 6, Category 6A, Category 7, Category 7A, Category 8. Category 5e and Category 6 are the most commonly used cables. CAT5e can provide 1Gbps speeds up to 100m (328ft), while CAT6 can provide 10Gbps speeds up to 50m (164ft) and 1Gbps speeds up to 100m (328ft). Additionally, CAT6 has greater crosstalk performance due to its larger gauge and increased twisting. This leads to fewer errors and lost packets compared to the same length of CAT5e cable.
Applications of Twisted Pair Cables
1. Twisted Pair Cables are used in telephone lines to provide data and voice channels.
2. The DSL lines make use of these cables.
3. Local Area Networks (LAN) also make use of twisted pair cables.
4. They can be used for both analog and digital transmission.
5. RJ-45 is a very common application of twisted pair cables.
