Semi-Finished S/FTP CAT6 Lan Cable
1. LAN Cable Structure
Component | Specification |
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Conductor: | Solid bare copper, 23 AWG (0.57 mm nominal), Class 1 as per IEC 60228 |
Insulation: | High-density polyethylene (HDPE), precision-extruded, color-coded |
Twisted Pairs: | 4 balanced pairs (8 conductors) with optimized lay-length for NEXT control |
Pair Shielding: | Individually wrapped with Al/PET foil, ≥25μm, 100% coverage |
Overall Shielding: | Tinned copper braid (≥60–80% optical coverage), anti-static and EMI-resistant |
Drain Wire: | Tinned copper, 0.4–0.5 mm², ensures consistent grounding continuity |
Filler (Optional): | PE cross-web spline or central separator (for enhanced crosstalk performance) |
Jacket: | Not included – intended for later extrusion (PVC, LSZH, PE) |
2. Electrical Performance – Category 6 / Class E
Parameter | Typical Value @100 MHz |
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Characteristic Impedance: | 100 ± 15 ohms |
NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk): | ≥ 55 dB |
PSNEXT: | ≥ 52 dB |
Return Loss: | ≥ 20 dB |
Attenuation: | ≤ 20.9 dB/100m |
DC Conductor Resistance: | ≤ 9.38 ohms/100m |
Resistance Unbalance: | ≤ 5% |
Propagation Delay: | ≤ 535 ns/100m |
Delay Skew: | ≤ 45 ns/100m |
3. Outstanding Advantages
1. Dual-Layer Shielding
Foil on each pair + braided shield offers exceptional protection against EMI/RFI and alien crosstalk
Outperforms F/UTP and U/FTP in electrically noisy environments, such as near HVAC systems, generators, or power lines
2. Precision Crosstalk Suppression
Individually shielded pairs eliminate internal interference
Delivers consistent NEXT/PSNEXT margin even in high-bundle installations
3. Future-Proof Design for Advanced Networks
1000BASE-T and Gigabit applications with full support for PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at)
Compatible with digital video, VoIP, building automation, and AV over IP
4. OEM-Ready Flexibility
Accepts a wide range of outer sheaths:
PVC for general use
LSZH for indoor fire-safe zones (IEC 60332 / CPR Dca–B2ca)
PE for outdoor/underground direct burial
5. High Manufacturing Efficiency
Stable roundness and concentricity for high-speed jacketing
Uniform lay-lengths minimize jacket bulging and improve extrusion line yield
4. Packaging & Supply Format
Item | Specification |
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Outer Diameter: | ~6.3 – 6.7 mm (without jacket) |
Standard Reel Lengths: | 1000 m / 2000 m |
Packaging: | Wooden drums, PE film-wrapped |
Core Marking: | None – designed for post-extrusion branding |
MOQ: | Typically 5–10 km per specification |
5. Applications
OEM cable manufacturing (CAT6 S/FTP with custom branding)
Data center and telecom environments with strict EMI control
Industrial automation, machine-to-machine Ethernet, medical systems
Public buildings requiring CPR-compliant fire-rated LAN cables