Cat 6 F/UTP DNV-GL Offshore Marine Approved LAN Cable
The use of LAN data cabling is increasing rapidly on ships and offshore installations. To meet the demands of the rugged offshore shipping environment our UV resistant & Oil resistant Category 6 DNV- GL marine approved cables are available from stock.
Manufactured with a Low Smoke Halogen Free SHF1 sheath in accordance with IEC 60092-359 and flame retardant to IEC 60332-3-24, Cat 6 Marine is ideal for use on yachts, boats and larger commercial ships.
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- DNV-GL approved
- Fully compliant to IEC
- Transmission speeds up to 1GBps
- SHF1 sheath
- LSZH throughout
There are various types of Category cables, each offering different capabilities and performance levels.
| Category | Max Data Rate | Bandwidth Frequency | Shielding | Crosstalk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat 5E | 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) | Up to 250 MHz | U/UTP + F/UTP | Moderate |
| Cat 6 | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps) | Up to 500 MHz | U/UTP + F/UTP | Low |
| Cat 6A | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps) | Up to 500 MHz | U/FTP + F/FTP + S/FTP | Very Low |
| Cat 7 | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps) | Up to 600 MHz | S/FTP | Very Low |
| Cat 7A | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps) | Up to 1000 MHz | S/FTP | Extremely Low |
Category cables incorporate various screening types to reduce EMI. The terminology used in the industry can be very confusing, so we have put together some diagrams to better explain the terms we use. For more information, take a look at the different screening types here.
U/UTP
U/UTP This cable is not shielded at all
U/FTP
U/FTP No overall shielding or braid (U) with foil screened twisted pairs (FTP)
F/UTP
F/UTP An overall foil shield (F) with unscreened twisted pairs (UTP)
S/UTP
S/UTP An overall braid screen (S) with unscreened twisted pairs (UTP)
SF/UTP
SF/UTP Both an overall braid screen (S) and foil shield (F) with unscreened twisted pairs (UTP)
F/FTP
F/FTP An overall foil shield (F) with foil screened twisted pairs (FTP)
S/FTP
S/FTP An overall braid screen (S) with foil screened twisted pairs (FTP)
SF/FTP
SF/FTP An overall braid screen (S) and an overall foil shield(F) with foil screened twisted pairs (FTP)
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