UPCOM CAT6A F/FTP shielded data LAN cable, 23 AWG solid copper, PVC Eca (grey) — **CAT6A F/FTP** Shielded Data LAN Cable (23 AWG)

CAT6A F/FTP Data LAN Cable is designed for structured cabling where stable 10GBase-T performance and improved noise immunity are required. The cable uses 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and a shielded construction to reduce EMI and improve signal integrity in dense cable routes. Test data is available up to 500 MHz (CAT6A performance band).

Key Specifications

Conductor: 23 AWG solid bare copper
Impedance: 100 ± 5 Ω @ 100 MHz
Frequency range (test data): up to 500 MHz
Max tensile strength: 95 N
Min. bending radius: 58 mm (during pulling), 29 mm (installed)
Operating temperature: −30°C to +70°C
Packing: 305 m / 500 m

Construction (CAT6A F/FTP)

23 AWG Bare Copper
Skin/Foam/Skin PE Insulation
Al-Pet Foil (pair/overall shielding – 100% coverage as per datasheet)
Tinned Copper Drain Wire
Outer Sheath: PVC, HFFR* or PE

Jacket Options & CPR Euroclass

Choose the jacket type based on installation environment and required fire performance class (CPR).

Variant	Outer Sheath	CPR Euroclass	Cable Weight	Notes
CAT6A F/FTP PVC	PVC	Eca	57 kg/km	Standard indoor solutions where Eca is acceptable.
CAT6A F/FTP HFFR*	HFFR	Dca	58 kg/km	Improved fire performance; low smoke / halogen-free references available.
CAT6A F/FTP PE	PE	Fca	49 kg/km	Typical for outdoor / duct routes depending on project spec.

Standards & Compliance

EIA/TIA-568-C.2
ISO/IEC 11801 (2nd ed)
IEC 61156-5, EN 50173-1
EN 50288-10-1

For our general standards & compliance approach, see: UPCOM Standards.

Typical Applications

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks: 10Base-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base-T, 10GBase-T
Power over Ethernet: PoE / PoE+

Installation Notes (Real-World)

Shielding only helps when grounded correctly. Use shielded connectors and proper bonding to avoid the shield acting like an antenna.
Keep bend radius limits during pulling to protect pair geometry and performance.
For dense trays or EMI-heavy routes, shielded constructions are typically preferred over unshielded options.

Related Data LAN Cables

Fiber Optic and Data LAN Cables (All)
CAT6 SF/UTP (alternative shielding approach)
CAT7 S/FTP (higher frequency range)
CAT7A S/FTP (higher performance option)

Quotation

Share your required jacket type (PVC / HFFR / PE), CPR class (Eca/Dca/Fca), and installation environment. We will confirm the suitable variant and provide a formal quotation. Contact us.