Considerations For Choosing Ethernet Cable
Speed, how much data is required for your network? View the table below for the categories based on bandwidth for the network.
Cable construction, what mechanical considerartions are needed to eliminate interference for data transmission and connectivity?
• Twisted Pairs: Wire twisting and isolation to eliminate interference between internal wires (XT) and external wires (AXT)
• Shielded or Unshielded: The conductor layer protects from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from other wires and external factors such as outdoor environments. See the table below for the need of unshielded or shielded cables. *STP demotes shielded cable and UTP demotes unshielded cable.
• Solid Wire or Stranded Wire: The type of copper conductor used is based on a single length or strands twisted together.
Solid cables are not flexible and are more rugged and less likely to be affected by vibration and ideal for outdoor use in sun and burial environments.
Stranded cables are more flexible for movement or motion in machinery and robotic applications.
Other cable considerations by application and environment for needed performance:
- Flame retardancy
- Temperature range
- Minimum bending radius
- Number of bends
- Fuel resistance
- Oil resistance
- Halogen free
- Toxicity
- Low smoke
Mueller Electric is your partner in Industry 4.0 for data gathering, analysis , and transmission carried by Ethernet cables. Offering M12 A, D, and X-Code and RJ45 connectors for standard cable assembly and customized cables for specific needs.