CAT-3 UUTP

CAT-3 UUTP

CAT-3 U/UTP

Product Descriptions

For external applications, the outer sheath is made of polyethylene, thus providing protection against moisture and UV.

It acts as a backbone cable in structured cabling.

Available in 25, 50 and 100 pair configurations.

Suitable for transmission of analog and digital signals up to 16 Mbit/s.

Cable Structure

• Conductor Electrolytic copper (24 AWG)
• Insulation Solid PE (polyethylene)

Twist:

• In multiples of 1-10 pairs
• 20-100 pairs: Twist in subgroups of 10; each group is wrapped with a polypropylene identification strip
• Release Tape: PES tape
• Outer Cover: PVC compound, RAL 7001 gray

Technical Specifications

Feature Value

• Conductor Resistance 97.8 Ω/km
• Insulation Resistance ≥ 2000 MΩ-km
• Resistance Unbalance ≤ 3 %
• Operating Voltage 250 V
• Test Voltage (vein/vessel) 1200 V AC
• Bend Radius (min.) 8 × cable outer diameter
• Characteristic Impedance 100 ± 15 Ω
• Operating Temperature -20 °C ... +70 °C
• Flame Retardancy IEC 60332-1-2, VDE 0482-332-1-2, EN 60332-1-2
• Effective Capacitance 59 pF/m
• Approximate Wave Propagation Speed 67 %

Place of Use

• In-building telephone switchboards and subscriber distribution installations
• For signal and data transmission, it is used for reliable 10 Mbit/s transport with 16 MHz bandwidth.