End-to-end shielded Category 6 solution
24 August 2005
Interconnection
Molex Premise Networks has added a foil twisted pair (FTP) system to its Category 6 cable range. The PowerCat 6 FTP system comprises of a patch panel, wall outlets and patch cords and cable. The panel and outlets incorporate the company's new FTP DataGate Plus Category 6 connector.
This connector provides 360° shielded protection with 180° and 90° cable exit and features a unique spring-loaded integral shutter.
Suitable for high-speed data transmission, the company says the FTP DataGate Plus Category 6 connector has been designed to exceed the highest electrical performance standards in the industry and has been independently tested and verified by Intertek ETL SEMKO for Category 6 component compliance. It is also backwards compatible with FTP Category 5E systems.
Foil shielded cabling systems have traditionally been employed to take advantage of their intrinsically-improved EMC performance. Electromagnetic interference is any unwanted signal that adversely affects the operation of a device or system. A properly installed shielded cabling system offers enhanced immunity and lower emissions than an equivalent UTP system.
FTP cabling systems also offer additional benefits in terms of 'Alien Crosstalk' performance, which is important in the delivery of high speed (>1 Gbps) network protocols. Alien Crosstalk is the unwanted coupling of a signal travelling on a pair in one cable into the adjacent cable. Alien Crosstalk is similar to NEXT except that the disturbing pair is in a different cable than the disturbed pairs, and it affects all cables when bundled during installation. Foil Twisted Pair cabling installations are therefore one method of reducing Alien Crosstalk.
For more information contact Datanet, +27 (0)11 990 6000.
Further reading:
Choosing the right interconnect strategy
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
[Sponsored] PCI Express (PCIe) has become the backbone of modern high-performance systems with each new generation promising higher bandwidth; but that performance comes with a cost.
Read more...
Compact connector integration cable grommet
Interconnection
icotek has expanded its IMAS-CONNECT adapter system with the introduction of the AT-HA grommet, a compact solution designed to simplify the integration of industrial connectors into cable entry systems.
Read more...
Outdoor rated high density cable entry
Interconnection
icotek has introduced the KEL-DPU-OD cable entry plate, a rugged solution engineered for applications exposed to intense UV radiation, weathering, and wide temperature variations.
Read more...
Omniball through-hole contacts
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
Mill-Max has introduced an expansion to its Omniball spring-loaded contact range with a new series of through-hole mount Omniball pins designed for robust and versatile interconnect solutions.
Read more...
Phoenix’s Push-X range is growing
Phoenix Contact
Interconnection
With the new XT 1,5 terminal blocks, Phoenix Contact is extending the series to include versions for conductor cross-sections from 0,34 to 2.5 mm
2.
Read more...
Connector range for demanding environments
Future Electronics
Interconnection
TE Connectivity’s DEUTSCH connector range offers high-performance interconnect solutions engineered for demanding environments where reliability and durability are essential.
Read more...
The mechanical side of power
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
[Sponsored] Power delivery has always been a key requirement of electronic systems, but the way power is generated, distributed, and consumed is changing rapidly with renewable energy installations and energy storage systems introducing new power sources.
Read more...
Magnetic connectors with 2,54 mm pitch
Spectrum Concepts
Interconnection
This expansion of the company’s Maxnetic product line delivers next-generation high reliability magnetic connectors designed for use in ever shrinking electronic devices and their applications.
Read more...
Reliable connectivity in harsh environments
Future Electronics
Interconnection
The ecomate family of circular, multiway connectors from Amphenol delivers exceptional durability, safety, and versatility for power and signal applications.
Read more...
Cylindrical interconnects with multiple configurations
Startech Industrial
Interconnection
Part of the renowned 5015 family of cylindrical interconnects, 97 Series connectors from Amphenol offer an exceptional range of customisation options to meet diverse connectivity needs across multiple industries.
Read more...
printer friendly version