There are many significant differences between Category 6 and Category 7 cabling systems, the most obvious of which is bandwidth. Category 6 channels provide a combined attenuation to crosstalk ratio of at least 200 MHz and an overall bandwidth of 250 MHz. Category 7 systems can provide a combined attenuation to crosstalk ratio of at least 500 MHz and an overall bandwidth of 600 MHz.
A large number of broadband applications have prompted the need for more bandwidth. For example, a typical Category 7 channel can provide 862 MHz bandwidth on one pair of wires to transmit video signals, analog audio signals on another pair of wires, and high-speed LAN information on the third and fourth pairs of wires.
Another difference between Category 6 and Category 7 systems is their structure. Category 6 cabling systems can use both UTP and STP. Category 7 systems are based only on shielded cables. In Category 7 cables, each pair of wires has a shield layer, and the four pairs of wires have a common large shield layer together. From a physical structure point of view, the additional shield layer allows Category 7 cables to have a larger wire diameter.
Another important difference is its ability to connect to hardware. The parameters of the Category 7 system require that all pairs of wires provide at least 60 DB of combined near-end crosstalk at 600 MHz for the connector. The Category 5e system only requires 43dB at 100MHZ, and the Category 6 value at 250MHZ is 46dB.
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Aiixton 10Gbps CAT7
May 10, 2024