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The document discusses different types of Ethernet cables categorized by their CAT rating, with CAT5E and CAT6 being commonly used standards. It also covers other cable types like fiber optic and coaxial cables used in networking and telecommunications.

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CAT Cables

The document discusses different types of Ethernet cables categorized by their CAT rating, with CAT5E and CAT6 being commonly used standards. It also covers other cable types like fiber optic and coaxial cables used in networking and telecommunications.

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Gregorio, Rica Mae T.

BS IT 1D
Activity: Cable Type

Cable connections, especially in the realm of computer networking, play a crucial role in establishing communication
between devices. One of the most common types of cable connections used in networking is the Ethernet cable, often
referred to as. Here's an overview:
CAT 1: cables were primarily used for basic telephone wiring. They are not suitable for data networking and have very
limited bandwidth.
CAT 2: Also known as Category 2 cables, these were an early Ethernet standard with limited data transmission
capabilities. CAT2 cables were capable of supporting data rates up to 4 Mbps and were often used for Token Ring
networks.
CAT 3: cables were commonly used in early Ethernet networks, particularly for 10BASE-T Ethernet. They are capable of
supporting data rates up to 10 Mbps and are often used for voice and data communications.
CAT 4: cables were an improvement over CAT3 and were designed for higher-speed Ethernet networks. They are capable
of supporting data rates up to 16 Mbps and were used in Token Ring and 10BASE-T Ethernet networks.
CAT 5 : This is one of the earliest standards of Ethernet cable. It supports speeds up to 100 Mbps and is suitable for
basic networking needs. CAT5 cables typically have four twisted pairs of copper wire.
CAT 5E : The "E" stands for enhanced. CAT5e cables have the same speed capabilities as CAT5 but with better crosstalk
(interference) prevention. It can handle speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) and is backward compatible with CAT5.
CAT 6 : cables have more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise. They can support speeds up to 10 Gbps
over short distances and are often used in Gigabit Ethernet installations.
CAT 6A : The "A" stands for augmented. CAT6a cables have even stricter specifications for crosstalk and system noise.
They can support speeds up to 10 Gbps over longer distances compared to CAT6 cables.
CAT 7 : cables are designed to support even higher speeds than CAT6a. They have additional shielding to reduce
crosstalk and are capable of supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps over 100 meters.
CAT 7A : is an enhanced version of the CAT7 cable standard, offering even higher performance and more stringent
specifications.
CAT 8 : is the latest standard in Ethernet cables, capable of supporting speeds up to 40 Gbps over short distances. It's
designed for data center and enterprise environments with high-speed networking requirements.
CAT 8.1: is a high-speed Ethernet cable standard that provides performance capabilities beyond CAT7A. CAT8.1 cables
are designed to support data rates of up to 25 Gigabits per second (Gbps) or 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps) over short
distances, typically up to 30 meters.
Aside from Ethernet cables, there are other types of cable connections used in networking and telecommunications, such
as fiber optic cables and coaxial cables:
Fiber Optic Cables: These cables use light to transmit data instead of electrical signals. They offer much higher
bandwidth and are less susceptible to electromagnetic interference compared to copper cables. Fiber optic cables are
commonly used in long-distance telecommunications and high-speed internet connections.
Coaxial Cables: Coaxial cables consist of a central conductor surrounded by a dielectric insulator, a conductive layer, and
an outer insulating layer. They are commonly used for cable television (CATV) and broadband internet connections.

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