AMP NETCONNECT CATEGORY 5e CABLE 24AWG, CMP

Category: Connectors, Electronics, Te Connectivity

Datasheet Summary

The datasheet provides detailed information about AMP Incorporated’s NETCONNECT Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable, specifically designed as a Controlled Document to comply with several industry standards for telecommunications. It highlights the cable’s performance characteristics, dimensional specifications, electrical requirements, material descriptions, and packaging options.

Performance Characteristics

The Cat 5e cable is measured for performance across different frequency ranges from 0.772 MHz to 200 MHz. Key measures include Attenuation, NEXT (Near-End Crosstalk), PSNEXT (Power Sum NEXT), ELFEXT (Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk), PSELFEXT (Power Sum ELFEXT), Propogation Delay, Structural Return Loss (SRL), Return Loss (RL), Impedance, and ACR (Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio), with parameters provided for maximum, minimum, and typical values.

Material And Colors

The cable consists of 24 AWG solid bare copper conductors, twisted pairs with varying lays, FEP insulation, and a Polymer Alloy jacket. Insulation colors are blue, orange, green, brown, and white, which may be translucent. The cable’s jacket adheres to EIA 359-A standards or AMP supplied color standards. Conductor resistance is specified as 28.6 Ohms max per 1000 ft, and the insulation resistance should be at least 500 megaohms per 1000 ft.

Compliance and Standards

This product complies with TIA/EIA 568 and governing specifications such as NEC 800, UL444, and is CMP rated. The cable’s outer jacket includes a legend that is repeated every two feet, providing information such as the AMP NETCONNECT Category 5e cable designation, UL listing number, and other pertinent details. Additionally, the cable is ETL verified to Category 5e.

Packaging and Identification

Different packaging options are listed, including reel boxes and pull boxes of varying lengths, from 1000+27 feet to 3000+27 feet. Each package is assigned a unique part number for identification. The datasheet indicates the sequential footage is not returned to zero for each cable length.

Additional Information

The document highlights that all measurements are swept over the frequency range of interest for engineering purposes, and materials are selected based on their ability to conform to UL 444 and EIA/TIA 568. The cable’s design includes four pairs cabled together, with the color code stated for each pair.

AMP Incorporated, located in Harrisburg, PA, owns this datasheet. Restriction status, dimension notes, weight, material finish, and drawing numbers are included, ensuring that all specifications meet stringent quality standards.