Increasing use of network and data cables between audio and video devices on location calls for a Category 7 cable that is designed specifically for deployable use. Basic Category 7 cable is a relatively inflexible installation cable, and even the slightly more flexible patchcord type still has very poor handling characteristics in deployed (as opposed to patching) applications. This Category 7 cable has been designed specifically for the professional audio and video user, and is intended to handle like a typical microphone cable. It has recently been approved by Waves Audio for use with their Waves Audio Soundgrid systems. It has an extra-flexible individually screened 4 pair core structure with an overall braid screen that maintains Category 7 performance, then a rugged polyurethane outer jacket, to give superb flexibility and handling characteristics.
It is suitable for use with both standard RJ45 connectors (round entry version), the Neutrik Ethercon (type NE8MX6-T) and most other ruggedised RJ45 designs, or any other connector with a suitably sized entry gland. The cable is also suitable for DMX512 applications.
The Category 7 standard provides performance up to 1000MHz, and is suitable for Gigabit Ethernet, 1000Base-T and other high speed applications, as well as analogue and digital audio. Category 7 defines more stringent specifications than those applicable to Category 6/6A, particularly in crosstalk between pairs.
Technical Specification:
| Conductors: |
7/0.16mm (0.14 sq.mm) bare copper |
| Insulation: |
Foamed polyethylene, 1.0mm O.D., according to Category Cable Colour Codes |
| Lay-up: |
Two insulated conductors twisted together, pairs twisted together. |
| Pair screens: |
Aluminium laminated plastic foil |
| Overall screen: |
Tinned copper braid, 5.1mm O.D. |
| Overall jacket: |
Flexible polyurethane, 6.4mm O.D. |
| Impedance: |
100 +/- 15 ohms |
| Minimum bending radius: |
52mm |
| Attenuation: |
9dB/100m (10MHz) |
|
26dB/100m (100MHz)) |
|
41dB/100m (250MHz)) |
|
67dB/100m (600MHz) |
|
89dB/100m (1000MHz) |
| Near end crosstalk: |
100dB (10MHz) |
|
100dB (100MHz) |
|
95dB (250MHz) |
|
90dB (600MHz) |
|
90dB (1000MHz) |
| Weight: |
3.5kg/100m |
| Reel length: |
500 metre reels |
| Cut lengths: |
Available in any multiple of 1 metre |
Manufactured for Canford by Draka Multimedia.