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Smaller 10G UTP cable
Berk-tek has introduced a new 10G limited distance (LD) UTP cable, with a
significant reduction in diameter compared with existing category 6A UTP cables.
The 10G LD cable is designed to support IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T to a
maximum distance of 60m, specifically in high-density applications such as
data centres.
To ensure the elimination of alien crosstalk, the cable incorporates several new
design features and does not require alien crosstalk testing.
With a diameter of 0.265" the new LANmark-10G LD cable is 15% smaller than
the LANmark-10G2, saving up to 50% in conduit space.
Berk-tek – USA Website:
Combined copper and optical
fibre in a single cable
Draka Communications has launched a category 6 cable containing a copper
core and four optical fibres that are integrated into the outer diameter of the
cable. A new category 7 hybrid cable is also available.
Originally designed for the Scandinavian FTTH market, the new cable core
consists of a U/UTP Cat.6 design with an additional slot. Within the fifth slot is a
1.8mm thick fibre optic cable with four BendBright-XS fibres.
When upgrading to FTTH connectivity, a rip-cord allows the fibre component
to be easily detached from the copper data cable to be mounted into a patch
panel or a termination box. Optionally, the new cable is also available with
respective connectors or termination boxes already assembled.
At present, many telecommunication companies are investing in new FTTH
networks that will eventually lead to a growing need for fibre optic cables within
buildings. Scandinavia has passed the first regulation stipulating that within
new buildings, or for renovated residential buildings, a fibre optic termination
is obligatory.
Draka Holdings NV – The Netherlands Fax: +31 2056 89899
Email: Website:
The new category 6 hybrid cable from Draka ❍ ❍