The CAT6A U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) Ethernet cable is a high - performance network cable designed to meet the demands of modern high - speed data transmission. It is part of the Category 6A family, which significantly improves upon the capabilities of standard Category 6 cables.
This cable supports data transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps (Gigabits per second) over a distance of up to 100 meters. It has a bandwidth of 500 MHz, which allows for the smooth transfer of large amounts of data, making it suitable for bandwidth - intensive applications such as 4K video streaming, online gaming, and large - scale data transfers in data centers.
The CAT6A U/UTP cable consists of four pairs of unshielded twisted copper wires. Each pair is twisted at a specific rate to minimize crosstalk (interference between wires). The twisting pattern, combined with the high - quality copper conductors, helps in maintaining signal integrity during data transmission.
The conductors typically have a diameter corresponding to 23 AWG (American Wire Gauge). A lower AWG number indicates a thicker wire, which in turn results in lower resistance and better transmission performance over longer distances. This thickness also helps in reducing attenuation (signal loss) along the length of the cable.
Home Networks
Office and Enterprise Networks
Data Centers
High - Speed Performance
- The ability to support 10 Gbps speeds provides a significant upgrade over previous cable standards, enabling faster data transfer and reduced latency, which is crucial for real - time applications.
Cost - Effective
- Compared to some higher - end shielded cables or fiber - optic solutions, the CAT6A U/UTP cable offers a cost - effective way to achieve high - speed network performance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from small home offices to large enterprise networks.
Ease of Installation
- The unshielded design makes the cable more flexible and easier to install compared to shielded cables. This reduces installation time and costs, especially in complex network setups where cable routing may be challenging.
Characteristic Impedance |
100 ohm |
Characteristic Impedance Tolerance |
±15 ohm |
dc Resistance Unbalance, maximum |
4 % |
dc Resistance, maximum |
7.61 ohms/100 m | 2.32 ohms/100 ft |
Dielectric Strength, minimum |
1500 Vac | 2500 Vdc |
LP (Limited Power) Rating |
0.5 A |
Mutual Capacitance at Frequency |
6.0 nF/100 m @ 1 kHz |
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) |
65 % |






