Utp Cat5e Cable Cable Type And Sheath Grade

UTP CAT5E Cable provides stranded and solid conductor types. Briefly introduce the CAT5 type. Stranded cables are more flexible and more suitable for custom-length jumpers. The flexible conductor allows it to be installed in narrow areas or bends. When installing on the wall of your home or business, solid cables are your first choice. You will often find cables with solid conductors in risers and boost cables. This is because these two types of cables are usually installed over longer distances. Solid conductors can provide you with better signal performance over longer distances.

Another type of Cat5 cable is shielded and unshielded. Unshielded cables have become the standard cables used daily in homes and businesses. An alternative to unshielded cables is shielded cables. Shielded Ethernet cables are suitable for areas with EMI/signal interference, which may interrupt your signal strength.

There are also many different types of sheath grades for Cat5 cables. The most common types of jackets are:

CM (general purpose, such as jumpers used to connect outdoor equipment)
CMX (Outdoor insulated cable, used for insulation in the sun or rain)
CMR (Riser rated cables for installation between walls, floors, and risers)
CMP (flame-retardant cable for installation in areas with airflow, suspended ceilings, and raised floors with return air circulation)