Cabling Standards Flashcards
CAT3
Ethernet Cable Type
16 Mbps
Limitation: Ineffective for higher speed, now obsolete
Used in 10BASE-T networks. Can transmit data at speeds up to 10 Mbps.
CAT5
Ethernet Cable Type
100 Mbps
Limitation: Range of 100 meters
Widely used in 100Base-T Ethernet networks.
CAT5e
Ethernet Cable Type
1000Mbps (1GB)
Limitation: Range of 100 meters
The Cat-5e cable may be used in 1000BaseT Ethernet network. Both Cat-5/5e are almost same, except for better noise (cross talk, etc.) specs associated with 5e.
CAT6
Ethernet Cable Type
10/100/1000
Mbps and 10 Gbps
Limitation: Range of 100 meters
Category 6 cable, commonly referred to as Cat-6, is a cable standard for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols that is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards. The cable contains four twisted copper wire pairs. This is the same as CAT5 and CAT5e copper cable standards. The cable standard is suitable for 10BASE -T / 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE -T / 1000BASE-TX (Gigabit Ethernet)
CAT6e
Ethernet Cable Type
10/100/1000
Mbps and 10 Gbps
Limitation: Range of 100 meters
CAT7
Ethernet Cable Type
10/100/1000
Mbps and 10 Gbps
Limitation: Range over 100 meters
The Category 7 cable standard has been created to allow 10 Gigabit Ethernet over 100 m of copper cabling. CAT 7 is backwards compatible with traditional Cat5 and Cat6 Ethernet. Cat7 offers strict specifications for crosstalk and system noise than Cat6. Shielding has been added for individual wire pairs on the Category 7 cable. Cat7 has been designed as a standard for Gigabit Ethernet over 100m of copper cabling The cable contains four twisted copper wire pairs, just like the earlier standards.
Fiber Connector
FC Connector
Short for Ferrule Core
FC connectors are primarily used with single mode fibers and used in telephone, instruments, and high-speed communication links. The connector uses a threaded container and aligned key. Once positioned it can remain in place with perfect precision.
Fiber Connector
ST Connector
Short for Straight Tip
This is an easy one to remember because you need to “twist” it into place. We use the “T” for twist.
Fiber Connector
SC Connector
Short for Subscriber Connect
We remember this one for its resemblance to “square”
Fiber Connector
LC Connector
Short for Local Connector
The LC connectors are highly popular within single mode networks. It is known for good performance and small size. LC connectors have a 1.25mm ferrule, approximately half the size of SC connectors. It’s also commonly referred to as the “little connector”.
Copper Connector
BNC-T Connector
BNC-T is used to connect a workstation to the Thinnet coaxial cable. The BNC-T(m) connector end mates with the BNC(f) connector on the NIC card. The BNC-T(f) connector ends are attached to BNC(m) cables, that in turn attach to other computers through BNC-T connector.
Copper Connector
BNC cable
AKA Thinnet
10Base2 network uses BNC cable as medium for physical transmission of electrical signals.
Copper Connector
RJ-45 Connector
RJ stands for Registered Jack
RJ-45 connectors are used with twisted-pair cabling. An RJ-45 connector has 8 connection pins and can accommodate 4 pairs of wires. RJ-45 connector is most commonly used in 10BaseT, and 100BaseT networks.
Copper Connector
RJ-11 Connector
RJ stands for Registered Jack
RJ-11 connectors are small plastic connectors used on telephone cables. Commonly available either with 4-wire or 6-wire
Copper Connector
F-type connector
F-Connector is widely used in TV and Video displays
Fiber Connector
MTRJ Connector
Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack
A small form-factor fibre optic connector which resembles the RJ-45 (Ethernet).
