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specifications
Category 5e/Class D, UTP, small diameter patch cords are constructed of
28 AWG, unshielded, twisted pair, stranded copper (dual-rated CM/LSZH)
cable with high performance RJ45 modular plugs. Patch cords are offered
in multiple lengths and colors for design flexibility.
TX5e-28
™
Category 5e Performance
28 AWG UTP Patch Cords
Category 5e 28 AWG Patch Cords
Feet: UTP28CH*^
Meters: UTP28CH**M^
*Feet lengths: 1 – 50 feet (every 1 ft)
55 – 130 feet (every 5 ft)
**Meter lengths: 0.5 – 10 meters (every 0.5m)
11 – 20 meters (every 1m)
25 – 40 meters (every 5m)
^For standard cable colors other than
Off White, add suffix BL (Black), BU (Blue),
RD (Red), YL (Yellow), GR (Green),
OR (Orange), GY (Gray), or VL (Violet).
For example, the part number for a blue,
15 foot patch cord is UTP28CH5BU. The
part number for a blue, 5 meter patch cord
is UTP28CH5MBU.
Bulk Pack Options
25-pack: UTP28CH
‡
^-Q
‡Bulk pk lengths: 1 – 20 feet (every 1 ft)
SPECIFICATION SHEET
technical information
Category 5e/
Class D channel
and component
performance:
Exceeds all ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e and ISO 11801 Class D Edition 2.1
electrical performance requirements for frequencies up to 100 MHz
Note: Panduit 28 AWG patch cords have attenuation de-rating value of 1.9.
Supports 96 meter channels that include 90 meter permanent links. Supports
93 meter channels with 10 meters of patch cords included in the channel.
Cable diameter:
0.149 in. (3.8mm) nominal
FCC and
ANSI compliance:
Meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68)
IEC compliance:
Meets IEC 60603-7
PoE compliance:
Supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at (48 cables in a bundle) and proposed 802.3bt
type 3 and type 4 (24 cables in a bundle) PoE applications
Safety compliance:
cULus Listed; UL 1863 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 (UL File E129886)
RoHS compliance:
Compliant
Operating
temperature:
14°F to 167°F (-10°C to 75°C)
Storage temperature:
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Plug housing:
UL94V-0 rated clear Polycarbonate
Contacts:
Gold plated phosphor bronze; contacts plated with 50 microinches of gold for
superior performance
Flammability rating:
CM/LSZH dual-rated
key features and benefits
Smaller diameter, flexible
cable design
Tight bend radius enables improved cable routing and management in
high density applications. Smaller cable diameter allows twice the amount
of cords to be routed through cable managers and pathways compared
to traditional Category 5e patch cords. Reduced cable diameter facilitates
improved air flow, cooling, resulting in lower operating costs than
traditional Category 5e patch cords
100% performance tested
for wire map, NEXT and
return loss
Confidence that each patch cord delivers critical electrical component-
level performance
Centered de-embedded plug performs in center of ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
Category 5e component range, ensuring interoperability and optimum
performance
Integral pair manager
Optimizes performance and consistency by reducing untwist at plug
Patented tangle-free latch
Prevents snags and provides easy release, saving time on frequent
moves, adds, and changes
Flexible stranded cable
U/UTP stranded 28 AWG copper cable with a nominal diameter of
0.149 in. (3.8mm) allows for high density installations and superior panel
cable management
Identification label
Provides identification of performance level, length, and quality
control number for traceability
Robust construction
Plug contact plated with 50 microinches of gold and rated to 2500
mating cycles
Variety of cable colors and
lengths
Meets individual length and color-coding requirements for greater
system flexibility
Available plug lock-in
devices (optional)
Plug lock-in and latch guard devices to prevent unauthorized or
unintended removal of patch cords
applications
TX5e-28™ Category 5e Performance 28 AWG UTP Patch
Cords support the following applications:
• 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), 100BASE-T (Fast
Ethernet)
• 155 Mb/s ATM, 622 Mb/s ATM
• Voice/data systems
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
