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Description / Abstract:
This standards publication covers mechanical, electrical and
flammability requirements for thermoplastic insulated and jacketed,
copper conductor, individually unshielded twisted pairs, with or
without overall shield intended for use as horizontal cables,
backbone cables, or in the manufacture of patch cords. Depending
upon the application and system requirements, this Standard
provides choices for materials and flammability ratings.
This standards publication covers the minimum performance
requirements for cables up to four pairs, with transmission
characteristics specified up to 250 MHz for Category 6 cables and
up to 500 MHz for Category 6A cables.
These Category cables are intended for voice, text, data, video,
and image transmission and low voltage power supply (POE
POE+).
The cables are categorized by electrical transmission
characteristics based on existing system requirements and projected
application needs determined by IEEE 802.3.
The cables included are intended to conform to the cabling
system architecture and design, as specified in ANSI/TIA/568-C.2.
Applicable definitions, test methods, and performance requirements
are included. The material, mechanical, and physical
characteristics for these cables are covered under UL 444/CSA 22.2
No. 214.
For additional Categories, see companion ICEA Standards S-90-661
for Categories 3, 5, and 5e.
The products covered in this standard should conform to the
requirements of Part 68 of the FCC rules and regulations as well as
the applicable article(s) of the National Electrical
Code® and/or other national and local codes and
safety standards.
The performance requirements contained in this document are for
cables as manufactured. Link and channel requirements are beyond
the scope of this document.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this standard publication is to supersede
ANSI/ICEA S-102-700 and NEMA WC 66 standard and to establish
generic technical requirements that may be referenced by individual
telecommunications cable specifications covering products intended
for use in commercial and residential structured telecommunications
cabling systems.. The parameters covered provide material,
construction, and performance requirements.
Because this standard does not cover all details of individual
cable design, it cannot be used as a single document for
procurement of product. This standard is intended for use in
conjunction with an individual product specification that provides
complete design details for the specific cable type and designates
the applicable performance requirements. Such individual cable
specifications may be prepared either by the user or the
manufacturer. The specification designated for procurement is at
the option of the user.