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Categories of UTP:
These cables have less crosstalk and a better quality signal over longer distances. These cables are mostly suitable for high speed computer communication.
Category |
Bandwidth |
Data rate |
Digital/Analog |
Application |
1 |
Very low |
<100 kbps |
analog |
Telephone |
2 |
< 2 Mbps |
2Mpbs |
Analog/digital |
T1 lines |
3 |
16 MHz |
10 Mbps |
digital |
LANs |
4 |
20MHz |
20 Mbps |
digital |
LANs |
5 |
100MHz |
100Mbps |
digital |
LANs |
6 |
200MHz |
200Mbps |
digital |
LANs |
7 |
600MHz |
600Mbps |
digital |
LANs |
Twisted pair cables
Twisting of wires will reduce the effect of noise or external interference.
Number of twists per unit length will determine the quality of cable. More twists means better quality.