The physical differences of SFTP CAT5E Cables Suppliers' cables

One of the interesting things about Cat5 and Cat5e is that they look almost the same. You cannot distinguish them based on thickness, color, or materials used. The only way to identify them is to look at the text printed on the cable and view it yourself. Having said that, some manufacturers have gone to great lengths to improve the durability of the PVC protective sheath on Cat5e cables. This makes them more suitable for frequent use over a period of years or even decades. Another unnecessary way to distinguish the two is to cut the cable and check the internal wiring. Generally speaking, the wires in Cat5e cables are twisted tighter than those in Cat5 cables. This is what makes Cat5e cables more resistant to crosstalk, as you will find in the next section.

Cable classification

Believe it or not, the wiring of Cat5 and Cat5e is the same. These cables are divided into two categories: stranded wires and solid cables. Stranded cable is composed of multiple strands of thin copper wires, which gives it a flexible characteristic that allows it to work normally when bent and deformed. The price of this arrangement is that you will experience lower performance when using these types of cables. A solid cable consists of rigid copper wire, which can only be bent so much before it starts to break. The advantage of this is that compared with twisted cables, it can provide higher performance over longer distances.

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