100Mbps Shielded Network Patch Cord

The 100Mbps shielded network patch cord is a specialized twisted-pair solution designed to deliver reliable 100 Megabits per second speeds while mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI)—making it ideal for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or office spaces near power lines, machinery, or other sources of electrical noise. Unlike unshielded 100Mbps cords (e.g., standard Cat5e UTP), this shielded variant adds a protective layer (typically foil or braided shielding) around the twisted pairs, ensuring stable performance in environments where interference would disrupt unshielded cables. It caters to low-bandwidth needs like connecting legacy industrial sensors, basic IoT devices, or old office computers in noisy settings, where signal integrity is critical despite modest speed requirements.

Built to Cat5e (Category 5 Enhanced) or Cat6 specifications—with Cat5e being the most common for 100Mbps applications—it features four twisted pairs of 24AWG copper conductors with a moderate twist rate (TPI: 18–22 for Cat5e, 22–26 for Cat6). The key differentiator is the shielding: most 100Mbps shielded cords use FTP (Foil Twisted Pair) design, where a thin aluminum foil wraps around the four pairs to block EMI/RFI. Some industrial-grade variants use STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) with an additional braided copper shield for enhanced protection against intense interference. The copper conductors are often oxygen-free copper (OFC) to improve electrical conductivity, with signal attenuation ≤22 dB at 100 MHz (Cat5e) or ≤19 dB at 100 MHz (Cat6)—ensuring consistent 100Mbps performance over distances up to 100 meters.

The outer jacket is constructed from durable, flame-retardant material—typically PVC for cost-sensitive indoor use or LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) for industrial or public spaces where fire safety is paramount. It resists oil, moisture, and physical abrasion, standing up to the harsh conditions of manufacturing floors. Connectors are shielded RJ45 with gold-plated contacts (50–100 microinches) and a metal housing that bonds to the cable’s shield, creating a continuous ground path to prevent interference leakage. This shielding continuity is critical, as even small gaps can compromise interference protection.

Compliant with TIA/EIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards, the 100Mbps shielded patch cord is compatible with all 100Mbps-enabled hardware, including legacy 10/100 switches, industrial controllers, and old laptops. It is available in lengths from 0.5 meters (machine-to-controller runs) to 100 meters (industrial facility links) and color-coded (e.g., gray with shielded labeling) for easy identification. For organizations operating in noisy environments where unshielded cords fail, this cord delivers affordable, interference-resistant connectivity—proving that basic speed doesn’t have to mean compromised reliability.

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