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500 MHz · 23 AWG copper · Overall and pair foil
Cat6A F/FTP Cable
Cat6A F/FTP installation cable uses four individually foil-shielded pairs plus an overall foil screen. The published frequency table extends to 500 MHz, with 23 AWG bare copper conductors and a drain wire.
Select compatible Cat6A connecting hardware, patch cords and installation practices, then verify the installed channel. Choose the jacket for the route and request the applicable declaration for the exact ordered variant.
Cat6A500 MHz category
F/FTPOverall and pair foil
23 AWGBare copper conductors
PVC / HFFR / PEJacket options
Cat6A F/FTP Shielding and Applications
F/FTP identifies an overall foil shield around individually foil-shielded twisted pairs. The published construction uses skin-foam PE insulation and a tinned copper drain wire. Maintain screen continuity with suitable shielded components and the project's bonding arrangement.
Cat6A has a nominal 500 MHz bandwidth and is used for 10GBASE-T channels when the complete channel meets the required performance. Confirm equipment, topology, length and connecting components; a bare cable specification is not an installed-channel certificate.
Published Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Impedance at 100 MHz | 100 ±5 Ω |
| Mutual capacitance | 43 pF/m |
| Capacitance unbalance | <2% |
| Minimum insulation resistance | 5000 MΩ × m |
| Nominal velocity of propagation | 79% |
| Maximum delay skew | 25 ns / 100 m |
| Test voltage | 1000 V |
| Published operating voltage | 125 V |
| DC conductor resistance at 20 °C | Confirmed test value available on request |
Test voltage is a cable test parameter, not a permitted mains supply voltage. For PoE use, confirm the connecting hardware, current, bundle conditions and applicable channel requirements separately.
Frequency Performance from the Datasheet
| MHz | Attenuation dB/100 m | NEXT dB | PSNEXT dB | Return loss dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.0 | 95 | 92 | 25 |
| 4 | 3.6 | 95 | 92 | 25 |
| 10 | 5.4 | 95 | 92 | 28 |
| 100 | 18.3 | 87 | 84 | 25 |
| 200 | 25.0 | 87 | 84 | 25 |
| 250 | 29.1 | 85 | 82 | 23 |
| 400 | 37.4 | 75 | 72 | 23 |
| 500 | 41.5 | 75 | 72 | 21 |
These are published cable-table values. Acceptance of an installed link requires a suitable link or channel test with the required category limits and test configuration.
Mechanical Limits and Temperature
| Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|
| Minimum bending radius, draw-in | 58 mm |
| Minimum bending radius, fixed | 29 mm |
| Maximum tensile strength | 95 N |
| Crush resistance | 1000 N / 10 cm |
| Installation temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Operating temperature | −30 to +70 °C |
| Packing lengths | 305 / 500 m |
Allow room for bend radii at trays, outlets and panels. Avoid crushing the cable with ties and maintain the specified limits during pulling and termination.
Jacket Options and Ordering Information
| Jacket | Published approximate mass | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| PVC | 57 kg/km | Select for the specified indoor route and applicable requirements |
| HFFR | 58 kg/km | Specify halogen and smoke requirements and request supporting documents |
| PE | 49 kg/km | Confirm route and environmental suitability for the ordered construction |
The historical PDF lists different reaction-to-fire classes for jacket variants. Request a current Declaration of Performance for the exact ordered cable; do not treat a jacket name as a certification.
- State Cat6A F/FTP, conductor construction, quantity and delivery lengths.
- Choose the jacket and provide indoor/outdoor route conditions.
- Specify compatible shielded hardware and bonding requirements.
- Define PoE requirements and required acceptance test reports.