Semi-Finished LAN Cable
Semi-Finished U/FTP CAT6a LAN Cable
Individually Screened CAT6a Core for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
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CAT6a Semi-Finished Cores
Individually Screened Pairs For 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Overview
CAT6a Semi-Finished Cores At A Glance
CAT6a is where alien crosstalk becomes the deciding factor, which is why the core is built as U/FTP with an aluminium-polyester foil around each individual pair. NEXT of 65 dB or better and PSNEXT of 62 dB or better give the margin that 10GBASE-T needs once cables are bundled in a tray.
Problems It Solves
What This Category Is Actually For
- 10GBASE-T fails on alien crosstalk long before it fails on attenuation.
- Screening four pairs individually requires taping heads most plants do not have.
- Pair geometry has to survive the jacketing stage intact.
Who Buys It
- Manufacturers moving into 10G product lines
- Data centre cable suppliers
- CAT6a patch cord producers
Core Advantages
Why This Category Is Specified
Pair-Level Screening
Each pair wrapped in Al/PET foil rather than a single overall shield.
10G Crosstalk Margin
NEXT ≥ 65 dB and PSNEXT ≥ 62 dB at 100 MHz.
Optional Cross Filler
Central X-shaped PE filler holds pair spacing through extrusion.
Pull Rope Option
Available to assist jacket extrusion and later installation.
FAQ
CAT6a Semi-Finished Cores Questions
Why U/FTP for CAT6a?
Screening each pair individually suppresses alien crosstalk, which is the limiting factor for 10GBASE-T in bundled installations.
What is the core diameter?
Approximately 6.0 to 6.3 mm without the outer jacket.
Is a drain wire supplied?
Optionally. A tinned or bare copper drain wire can run parallel to the shield.
What reel lengths are available?
1,000 m or 2,000 m as standard, with custom lengths on request.
Specify Your CAT6a Semi-Finished Cores Order
Send the construction, grade and quantity. We confirm the specification before quoting so there is nothing to unpick later.