CAT5e UTP Copper Patch Cable - Yellow

Cat5e patch cables are excellent for home computers, rack mounts, office, telephone systems and routers. All of our Cat5e patch cables are built with high-quality, gold-plated connectors to ensure a long life and great durability.

They are available in multiple colors and with a snagless boot to make every installation a breeze. At Fibertronics, Inc. we offer Cat5e patch cable individually and in bulk. All of our Cat5e cables are Gigabit approved.

The ‘e’ in Cat5e stands for enhanced. These are the most commonly used cables today due to their ability to reduce crosstalk. Cat5e cables are a vast improvement over the older Cat5 cables.

Features & Specifications

• PVC Jacket
• 50µ Gold Plated Pins
• RJ-45 Connectors
• Snagless Boot Single Mold Construction
• Available in multiple colors, black, blue, green, gray, yellow, red, orange, purple and, white
• Available in various lengths
• 24 AWG Stranded Wire
• CM- EIA/TIA TSB-40A ETL
• 568B Pinout
• UL listed
• Attenuation: 22 db
• Return Loss (min. at 100 MHz): 20.1 db
• Networks Supported: 1000BASE-T

Cat5e vs Cat6 Cables, which is Best?

When choosing between Cat5e patch cable and Cat6 two factors should be taken into consideration: Speed vs Budget

The Cat5e patch cable is a lower cost when compared to Cat6, however their speeds are more suited to home use applications. The Cat6 cable on the other hand are marginally more expensive but offer 10x the speed and are generally considered ideal for big business applications or for those looking to future-proof their installations.