CAT 7 sFTP

CAT 7 SFTP Data Lan Structured Cables are produced according to ISO IEC 61156-5 and TIA 568-C.2 requirements, an excellent choice to support all Class F applications like Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. CAT 7 SFTP cables are suitable for data installations up to 900 MHz. CAT 7 SFTP lan cable (network cable) has an S/FTP construction with individual pair al-Pet foil and an overall tinned copper wire braiding offering a superior performance.

Construction – CAT7 SFTP

23 AWG Bare Copper
Skin/Foam/Skin PE Insulation
Al-Pet Foil 100% Coverage
Tinned Copper Drain Wire
Tinned Copper Wire Braiding
Outer Sheath PVC, HFFR* or PE

Compliance

EIA/TIA-568-C.2
ISO/IEC 11801 2nd ed
IEC 61156-5
EN 50173-1
EN 50288-4-1

Application

IEEE 802.3: 10Base-T; 100Base-T; 1000Base-T; 10GBase-T IEEE 802.5 16 MB; ISDN; TPDDI; ATM Power over Ethernet (PoE) / PoE+.

Technical Properties


Copper Weight	33.5 kg/km
Min. Bending radius during draw in	60 mm
Min. Bending radius permanently installed	30 mm
Max. Tensile Strength	95 N
Min. Crush Resistance	1000 N/10 cm
Min. Impact	10 Impacts
Installation Temperature	0°C … + 50°C
Operating Temperature	-30°C … + 70°C
Packing	305 / 500 m
Electrical Properties at 20 C
Max. Conductor Resistance	9.5 Ω / km
Max. Resistance Unbalance	< 2%
Min. Insulation Resistance	5000 MΩ x m
Mutual Capacitance	43 pF / m
Max. Capacitance Unbalance	1600 pF / km
Impedance at 100 MHz	100 ± 5 Ω
Velocity of Propagation	0,79
Delay Skew	25 ns / 100 m
Min. TCL	Level 1
Coupling Attenuation	Type 1
Transfer Impedance	Class 1
Test Voltage	1000 V
Operating Voltage	125 V

Product Name	Outer Sheath Material	Euro Class	Cable Weight	Flame Retardancy	Corrosive Gases	Smoke Density	Options
CAT 7 S/FTP	PVC	Eca	68 Kg/Km	EN 60332-1-2	N/A	N/A	PVC
CAT 7 S/FTP HFFR	HFFR	Dca	69 Kg/Km	EN 60332-1-2	EN 50267-2-3	EN 61034-2	HFFR
CAT 7 S/FTP PE	PE	Fca	59 Kg/Km	N/A	N/A	N/A	PE

Frequency	Attenuation	NEXT	PS – NEXT	ACR	PS-ACR	ACRF	PS-ACRF	Return Loss
(MHz)	(dB/100 m)	(dB)	(dB)	(dB/100 m)	(dB/100 m)	(dB/100 m)	(dB/100 m)	(dB)
1	2,0	104	101	99	96	101	98	24
4	3,4	104	101	97	94	98	95	30
10	4,9	101	98	95	92	98	95	32
100	17,3	100	97	82	79	84	81	34
250	28,2	95	92	63	60	70	67	27
500	42,0	95	92	56	53	61	58	24
600	44,0	88	85	45	42	59	56	22
700	53,5	84	81	30	27	52	49	20
800	55,5	83	80	28	25	50	47	19
900	57,3	80	77	23	20	49	46	18

About Cat 7 S-FTP Cables

CAT 7 S-FTP cables, also known as Category 7 shielded twisted pair cables, are a type of high-speed Ethernet cable that can support data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. They are made up of four shielded twisted pairs of copper wire and are designed to reduce interference and improve performance.

One of the key features of CAT 7 S-FTP cables is their shielding. Each twisted pair of wires is individually shielded, and the entire cable is also shielded, providing an extra layer of protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This shielding helps to reduce the amount of noise on the cable and improves the overall signal quality.

Another key feature of CAT 7 S-FTP cables is their high data transfer speeds. They are rated for speeds of up to 10 Gbps, which is more than twice as fast as CAT 6 cables and about ten times faster than CAT 5 cables. This makes them suitable for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, gaming, and other high-speed data transfer needs.

CAT 7 S-FTP cables also have a higher frequency range than previous generations of Ethernet cables, they can support frequencies of up to 600 MHz, which is higher than the 250 MHz of CAT 6 cables, and it allows for more data to be transmitted over the cable.

CAT 7 S-FTP cables are also backwards compatible with previous generations of Ethernet cables. They can be used with CAT 6, CAT 5e, and CAT 5 equipment, although the full performance benefits of CAT 7 will only be realized when used with CAT 7-rated devices.

It’s important to note that, while CAT 7 S-FTP cables offer high data transfer speeds and improved signal quality, they are also more expensive than previous generations of Ethernet cables. Additionally, they are thicker and more difficult to install than other types of cables, and therefore, it’s important to consider the application and the cost-benefit of using these cables.

In summary, CAT 7 S-FTP cables are a type of high-speed Ethernet cable that can support data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. They are made up of four shielded twisted pairs of copper wire and are designed to reduce interference and improve performance. Their shielding, high data transfer speeds, higher frequency range and backwards compatibility make them suitable for high-bandwidth applications and environments where EMI and RFI are a concern. However, their cost and installation difficulties should be considered before choosing them.