What is the means of UTP, S/UTP, FTP, STP AND SFTP Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a Cable?

2019-11-24 UPT, FTP, S/UTP & F/UTP, S/FTP Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a Cable This article will describe the definition of UTP, S/UTP, FTP, STP AND SFTP Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a Cable.

 UTP is short for Unshielded Twisted Pair.

 The UTP cable consists of pairs of wires twisted together. This is one of the most basic methods used to help prevent electromagnetic interference. 

 

 FTP is short for Foiled Twisted Pair 

 FTP offers an additional layer of protection with shielding (also called screening) wrapped around the individual twisted wires. This protects against EMI/FRI and crosstalk.

 S/UTP & F/UTP is short for Shielded/ Screened or Foiled Unshielded Twisted Pair

 This has an overall foil or braid screen covering the 4 pairs of unshielded twisted pairs.

 

 S/FTP  is short for Shielded and Foiled Twisted Pair

 A combination of the two above, with foil shielding around the individual twisted wires and an overall screen which can sometimes be a flexible braid.This provides the maximum level of protection from interference and is found in the highest performance cables.