Advantages of high-quality data cables

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Constant symmetry with intermediate sheath/protective sheath for Uninet 3004 2P/4P and Uninet 8002 4P The intermediate/protective sheath provides an additional mutual stabilisation of the two or four wires. In this way, the mechanical strength is increased and allows smaller bending radii than those specified by the standards. In addition to increased stress resistance during installation, this has considerable advantages for complying with electrical values when using RJ-45 wall outlets.

Low attenuation In a cabling link consisting of patch panel, cable and wall outlet, the cable plays the decisive roll with respect to attenuation. Low attenuation cables permit, on the one hand, exceeding the maximum allowable cable length of 90m specified in the standards without violation other values set in the standards. On the other hand, the reserve offers an additional security with respect to the use of future applications (e.g., gigabit Ethernet). 

Lowest attenuation through star-quad geometry A precise star-quad allows a high mutal symmetry of the individual wires. It is the basis for a very high crosstalk attenuation relative to the twisted pair cables. And - the geometrically fully symmetrical shape of the star-quad simplifies installation (e.g., requires less space).

Maximum screen attenuation due to foil and braided screens A low transfer impedance or small coupling resistance results from  the combination of foil and braiding. As a result, coupled interference is diverted better through  the increased current carrying capacity of the screen over a wide frequency range. As a side benefit, there is an increased mechanical stabilisation of the cable structure.

Insensitive against external electrical and magnetical influences The electromagnetic field of unscreened twin conductors is not limited to the immediate area between them (Fig.1). For an installed data able, the nearby electrical and magnetic enviroment of the cales in practically all cases is neither uniform or constant. For unscreened data cables, these fields directy affect the conductor pairs and modify their electrical transmission properties (Fig.3).
If a screened data cable is used (foil and braided screen of a high quality, e.g., Uninet), then the electrical field is limited to the area within the screen and external influences have a negligible effect on cable properties (Fig.2). The impedance is not affected by the enviroment. The result is stable transmission properties (Fig.4).
Conductor pairs
E= electric field
H= magnetic field

Fig.1
 


Fig.3

Screened conductor pairs

Fig.2
 


Fig.4