Data communication cables
Data Communication Cable Range
Data communication cables covering Cat5e and Cat6 U/UTP PVC or LSZH 4-pair twisted-pair cables, plus Cat6A data cables, typically 100V communications, to ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA-568 and EN 50173, for structured cabling, voice and data networks, low-smoke installations and higher-performance cabling.
UK Standard
| UK trade designation / code | Standard product description | Typical cores / pairs | Typical common sizes (mm²) | Typical sheath / finish | Typical voltage rating | Typical governing standard / spec | Typical UK market use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat5e U/UTP PVC | Category 5e unshielded twisted pair, PVC sheath | 4 pairs | N/A (pair cable) | Grey / white / blue | Typically 100V communications | ISO/IEC 11801 / ANSI/TIA-568 / EN 50173 | Structured cabling / voice & data |
| Cat5e U/UTP LSZH | Category 5e unshielded twisted pair, LSZH sheath | 4 pairs | N/A (pair cable) | Grey / white / blue | Typically 100V communications | ISO/IEC 11801 / ANSI/TIA-568 / EN 50173 | Structured cabling / low-smoke installations |
| Cat6 U/UTP PVC | Category 6 unshielded twisted pair, PVC sheath | 4 pairs | N/A (pair cable) | Grey / blue | Typically 100V communications | ISO/IEC 11801 / ANSI/TIA-568 / EN 50173 | Structured cabling / voice & data |
| Cat6 U/UTP LSZH | Category 6 unshielded twisted pair, LSZH sheath | 4 pairs | N/A (pair cable) | Grey / blue | Typically 100V communications | ISO/IEC 11801 / ANSI/TIA-568 / EN 50173 | Structured cabling / low-smoke installations |
| Cat6A | Category 6A twisted pair data cable | 4 pairs | N/A (pair cable) | Blue / violet / grey | Typically 100V communications | ISO/IEC 11801 / ANSI/TIA-568 / EN 50173 | Higher-performance structured cabling |