Cat 6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable Description
Cat 6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) provides up to 1000Mbps transmission speeds and up to 350MHz bandwidth, which is ideal for high-performance applications that support digital, voice, video, and data signals, especially in E-level links and Category 6 environments. It offers better shielding with a proprietary longitudinal adhesive wrapping technology, providing greater electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection than other competitive products. The insulation of the cable is reinforced with high insulation-to-conductor bonding (>45N/50mm), 100% back-twisting, and high-quality material polyester tape wrapping. Grounding is given by means of 0.5mm tinned copper wire, and various jacket color options allow easy identification. Visually identifying remaining cable length is possible by sheath gradient printing, enabling installers to identify remaining cable length visually when installing the cable.
Cat 6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable Applications
- High-speed data transmission networks (up to 1000 Mbps)
- Environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Enterprise and commercial structured cabling systems
- Data centers and server rooms
- Voice, video, and multimedia signal transmission
- Backbone cabling for critical systems
- Industrial automation and smart building networks
Cat 6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable Packaging
Our products are packed into special cartons of varying sizes based on the size of the material. Small items are tightly fitted into PP boxes, and larger items are packed in specially made wooden crates. We adhere to careful packaging customization and application of appropriate cushioning material so that utmost care can be given while shipping the products.
Manufacturing Process
- Conductor Drawing - Copper wires are drawn to the required diameter.
- Annealing - The wires are heat-treated to improve flexibility and conductivity.
- Insulation - Each conductor is coated with insulation material (e.g., HDPE).
- Twisting - Insulated wires are twisted into pairs to reduce crosstalk.
- Shielding - A shielding layer (e.g., foil or braid) is applied around twisted pairs or the full cable.
- Cable Formation - Shielded pairs are bundled into a cable core.
- Jacketing - An outer jacket (e.g., PVC or LSZH) is extruded around the cable.
- Printing & Meter Marking - Cable length and specifications are printed on the jacket.
- Testing - Electrical and mechanical performance is tested.
- Packaging - Cables are coiled or reeled and packed for shipment.
Comparison Table
Different Types of Cables
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Feature / Cable Type
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Cat 6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable
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Cat 5e Shielded Cable
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Max Data Rate
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1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
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1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
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Bandwidth
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Up to 350 MHz
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Up to 150 MHz
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Shielding
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Full shielding (foil or braid)
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Shielded (usually foil)
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Interference Protection
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Excellent
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Good
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Application Environment
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High EMI areas (e.g., factories, hospitals)
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Moderate EMI areas
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Typical Use
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Data centers, backbone cabling
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Office networks, basic data transmission
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Backward Compatibility
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Cat 5e, Cat 5
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Cat 5
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Property
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Specification
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Electrical Performance
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Exceeds EN 50173-1, ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA-568C.2 standards
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Flame Retardancy
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JIS C 3005 standard
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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 / -7Ω + 13Ω
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Electrostatic Capacity
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< 56pF/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: ≥59 mm, When towing: ≥73 mm
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Tensile Strength
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≤ 110N
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Temperature Range (Installation)
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0℃ ~ +50℃
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Temperature Range (Operation)
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-40℃ ~ +75℃
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Wire Structure
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Items
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Description
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Conductor Material
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Electric Copper Wire
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Conductor Dia.
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0.55 mm ≈23AWG
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Insulation Materials
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PE
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Insulation Colors
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1
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2
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3
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4
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White/Blue
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White/Orange
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White/Green
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White/Brown
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Blue
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Orange
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Green
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Brown
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Insulation Overall Dia.
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≈1.0 mm
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Cross Material
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0.6/4.7 mm
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Holding Tape Material
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PE
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Ground Wire Material
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Tin-plated Copper Wire
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Ground Wire Dia.
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0.5 mm
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Shielding TAPE Material
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Soft aluminum foil and polyester film
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Outer Jacket Material
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PVC
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Outer Jacket Color
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5 colors
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Outer Jacket Thickness
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0.5 mm
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Overall Completed Diameter
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7.0 mm
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Approximate Weight
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50 kg/km
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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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