Cat 3 Phone Cable Description
Cat 3 cable supports 10 Mbps data rate and 16 MHz bandwidth. It supports digital, voice, and basic network communication and is Class C link and Cat 3 application compliant.
Key Features:
- Signal integrity – Low attenuation, controlled crosstalk, and stable delay distortion to provide consistent voice and data quality
- Material quality – High-conductivity oxygen-free copper conductors used for high conductivity; insulated with LLDPE for electrical stability
- Mechanical durability – Withstands performance under a wide operating temperature range of –20℃ to +70℃
- Internal stability – Two twisted pairs for stable transmission and structural balance
- Protective jacket – PVC outer cover with tensile strength, weather resistance, and aging resistance
- Wire gauges – Available in Φ0.4 mm, Φ0.5 mm, and Φ0.65 mm types to serve installation purposes
Cross-section Diagram
Cat 3 Phone Cable Applications
- Mainly used in voice and data trunk lines for indoor structured cabling
- Supports low-speed communication network applications
- Suitable for all C-level links and Cat.3 applications
- Applicable for IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) networks
- Applicable for IEEE 802.5 (Token Ring) networks
Cat 3 Phone Cable Packaging
Cables are packaged in size and quantity. Minor parts are shipped in cartons, and significant parts may be shipped in wooden boxes, paper barrels, or special packaging. Cushioning materials are utilized to prevent damage during shipment.
Packaging types: Carton, Wooden box, Paper barrel, Iron barrel, Customized
Manufacturing Process
- Wire drawing – Copper processed to desired thickness
- Wire stranding – Conductors curled in pairs
- Insulation – Each pair wrapped with LLDPE insulation
- Core assembly – Twisted pairs grouped into central core
- Jacket extrusion – PVC outer jacket applied for protection
- Testing – Electrical and mechanical performance tested
Comparison Table
Different Types of Cables
| Feature |
Cat 3 Phone Cable |
Cat 5e Multi-strand UTP Cable |
Cat 6 UTP Cable |
| Transmission Rate |
Up to 10 Mbps |
Up to 1000 Mbps |
Up to 10 Gbps |
| Bandwidth |
16 MHz |
100 MHz |
250 MHz |
| Cable Type |
UTP |
UTP |
UTP |
| Shielding |
Unshielded |
Unshielded |
Unshielded |
| Signal Transmission |
Voice, low-speed data |
Data, voice, video, low-speed to high-speed |
High-speed data, video, and voice |
| Core Construction |
2 twisted pairs |
4 twisted pairs |
4 twisted pairs |
| Common Applications |
Telephone lines, basic data networks |
Ethernet networks, VoIP, home networks |
High-speed Ethernet, data centers, high-demand applications |
| Environment |
Indoor use |
Indoor use, residential and commercial |
Indoor/outdoor use (with suitable jacket) |
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Specification
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Details
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Transmission Rate
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Up to 10Mbps
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Transmission Bandwidth
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16MHz
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Signal Types
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Digital, voice, and data signals
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Application
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C-level links and Cat. 3 applications
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Conductor Material
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High purity oxygen-free copper wire
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Insulating Material
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Linear low-density polyethylene resin (LLDPE)
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Core Structure
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Two pairs of twisted core wires
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Outer Jacket Material
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High-quality PVC
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Wire Specifications
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Φ0.4 mm, Φ0.5 mm, Φ0.65 mm (customizable)
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Operating Temperature
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-20℃ to 70℃
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Physical Properties
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Specifications
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Electrical Performance
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Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568C.2 standard
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Flame Retardancy
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Complies with JIS C 3005 standards
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Loop Resistance (at 20°C)
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< 180Ω/km
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Characteristic Impedance
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100Ω / -15Ω +15Ω
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Electrostatic Capacity
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< 60pF/m
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Electrostatic Coupling
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< 3.3pF/m
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Bending Radius
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When fixing ≥ 8 times the outer diameter,
When towing ≥ 10 times the outer diameter
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Tensile Strength
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≤ 200N
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*The above product information is based on theoretical data. For specific requirements and detailed inquiries, please contact us.
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