Alpha Introduces Xtra-Guard® Cat5e Ethernet Cable
March 23, 2012 4 Comments
Industrial Ethernet cables are the newest addition to Alpha Wire’s line of Xtra-Guard® products. This new group of Cat5e cables features Alpha’s Xtra-Guard® 4 jacket, made with ruggedized TPE. These cables are ideal for Ethernet applications requiring flexibility and durability in harsh environments.
Xtra-Guard® Cat5e Ethernet cables are available with FEP (-50°C to 125°C) or Polyethylene (-50°C to 105°C) insulation, and can be unshielded, foil shielded, or combination shielded. Alpha’s Supra-Shield® combination shielding consists of aluminum/polyester/aluminum foil and a tinned copper braid. This material provides excellent noise protection without sacrificing flexibility.
These rugged Cat5e cables also resist UV and fluids, and pass the UL 1666 Riser Flame Test, as well as the CSA FT-4 Flame Test. Alpha’s Xtra-Guard® Ethernet cables are approved for NFPA 79 applications.
For more information on Alpha’s Xtra-Guard® Cat5e cables, email info@awcwire.com or comment below.
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What is the difference between cat5e and cat6 cable?
One of the biggest differences between Cat5e cable and Cat6 cable is speed. Cat5e can operate at up to 100MHz, while Cat6 can handle a higher frequency – up to 250MHz.
There is a bit of disagreement in the industry over whether Cat6 is truly worth its added cost over Cat5e cable. Some consider Cat6 an investment for the future because they have the most up-to-date cable in their application. Others believe that Cat5e cable works about as well as its Cat6 counterpart in most of today’s networks, even though it is certified for 100 Base-TX 1000 Base-T applications, rather than gigabit use.
To see specs for some Cat5e and Cat6 cables, visit http://www.awcwire.com/ProductTOC.aspx?id=Cat5e-Cat6.