Typical Characteristics for Cat6 UTP Cable, 305 m

Category and Frequency Range
Cat6 cables are standardized for operating frequencies up to 250 MHz, which is significantly better than Cat5e (~100 MHz). This allows for stable gigabit Ethernet speeds.

Construction and Conductor Material

• Type of construction: U/UTP — unshielded twisted pair; uses fewer materials without foil or braiding.

• Conductor material: Solid copper, which ensures signal stability and compliance with standards. Use of CCA (Copper-Clad Aluminum) is not compliant with Cat6 specifications, reduces performance, and may violate regulations.

Standard Specifications

• Conductor gauge: Typically AWG 23–24, approximately 0.51–0.57 mm in diameter.

• Standards compliance: ANSI/TIA‑568.x, ISO/IEC 11801 — ensuring signal quality and electromagnetic interference protection.