Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair cable type designed for high signal integrity. This type of cable is often used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet, although it is also used to carry many other signals such as basic voice services, token ring, and ATM (at up to 155 MBit/s, over short distances). Category 5 cable includes four twisted pairs in a single cable jacket. It is most commonly used for 100 Mbps networks, such as 100BASE-TX Ethernet, although IEEE 802.3 Ab defines standards for 1000BASE-T - Gigabit Ethernet over category 5 cable. Cat 5 cable typically has three twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within the cable.
Mechanical Specifications
Weight 1 kg
IP Rating IP20 (indoor use only)
Material PVC
Colour Blue
Product Properties
Conductors 8
Conductor Construction Solid Core
Thermal Specifications
Maximum Ambient Temperature 50 °C
Minimum Ambient Temperature -20 °C
Electrical Specifications and Connections
Data Connector in RJ45
Data Connector out RJ45
Cable Length 15 m
Cable Type Cat5
Pins 8
Maximum Wire Size AWG 24 AWG
Outer Cable Diameter 7.6 mm
