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Plenum CAT5 Cable, or Category 5, is a Commercial Fire rated verstion of CAT 5 Networking Cable, the 5th generation of twisted pair Ethernet cabling and the most popular of all twisted pair network cabling in use today and is designed for high signal integrity. Although CAT5 Cable usually contains four pairs of copper wire, Fast Ethernet / Internet Data communications only utilize two pairs. It is also used for telephone systems and . When used for the phone, it also only utilizes two pairs.
To begin with, What is a plenum? It is a "compartment or chamber to which one or more air ducts are connected and [which] forms part of the air distribution system." Hence, one would need Plenum Rated CAT5 Data Cable to run in such a space. Plenum Category 5 Cable has a coating or jacket that burns at a much higher temperature and emits fewer fumes than other CAT 5 Cable.
CAT5E networking cable is an enhanced version of CAT5 that adds specifications for far end crosstalk. It was formally defined in 2001 in the TIA/EIA-568-B standard, which no longer recognizes the original Category 5 specification. Although 1000BASE-T was designed for use with CAT5 cable, the tighter specifications associated with CAT5E cable and connectors make it an excellent choice for use with 1000BASE-T. Despite the stricter performance specifications, CAT 5e cable does not enable longer cable distances for Ethernet networks: cables are still limited to a maximum of 328 ft (100 m) in length (normal practice is to limit fixed ("horizontal") cables to 90 m to allow for up to 5 m of patch cable at each end). CAT 5E cable performance characteristics and test methods are defined in TIA/EIA-568-B.2-2001.
CAT 5 exists in both stranded and solid conductor forms. The stranded form is more flexible and withstands more bending without breaking and is suited for reliable connections with insulation piercing connectors, but makes unreliable connections in insulation-displacement connectors. ( The solid form is less expensive and makes reliable connections into insulation displacement connectors, but makes unreliable connections in insulation piercing connectors. Taking these things into account, building wiring (for example, the wiring inside the wall that connects a wall socket to a central patch panel) is solid core, while patch cables (for example, the movable cable that plugs into the wall socket on one end and a computer on the other) are stranded. It typically has three twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within.
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About G.I.N. Electronics
GIN Electronics is a custom install company that sells & installs custom installation Audio Video products for residential and commercial installations. These products include speaker wire/cable, in wall & ceiling speakers, volume controls, speaker & av selectors/switchers, cat5 & coax cable, IR distribution amplifiers & components, and other products for complete AV systems. We also carry and install commercial audio systems and security surveillance systems, inc. DVRs, cameras, cables and more. Moreover, our second web site deals in Telescopes, Scanners, Weather Alert / Emergency / CB / Marine and 2 Way Radios, GPS Receivers, Radar Laser Detectors, Digital Scouting Cameras, Spotting Scopes/Range Finders/ Binoculars / Night Vision, Pro Audio & DJ Equipment, HD High Def Radio Tuners, WIFI, World Band & AM/FM Radios, Power Inverters, Power Supplies, Mobile Car Audio Video Systems, and various other areas and Consumer Electronic Products.
General & Install Necessities, or GIN Electronics, is so named because we deal in Custom Install Products, and G.I.N. is a clever acronym for General & Install Necessities. Besides, the owner loves Martinis!
We began selling over the internet in the year 2000. In the huge world of the internet, a little unknown company like GIN Electronics is easily lost. Hence, we treat our customers with great respect and give them great customer service and thus we have been getting many customers by word of mouth from our satisfied customers. We also, for customer security, have implemented Paypal as a means of payment. Paypal is probably the safest and most trusted means of payment on the internet.
The long-term goal for GIN Electronics is of course to stay in business and prepare for the future. However, a home with a good AudioVideo System is a harmonious home, and we plan on spreading the wealth of music and theater as long as we have customers that want to enjoy them as much as we do.
Here at GIN, we will point you in the correct direction and put together a system that fits your needs and budget. Once we have completed a win-win transaction, we can all relax and enjoy a dry martini. Good Day & Cheers!