CAT6 Outdoor UTP Cable Specifications

Conductor
23 AWG (0.52 ± 0.02 mm) Solid Annealed Bare Copper Conductor

Insulation
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Pairs
Two insulated conductors twisted together to form each pair (Lay ≤ 30 mm)

Laid Up
4 pairs laid together with Cross Separator

Inner Sheath
PVC

Outer Sheath
Polyethylene (PE), Black

Cable Diameter
7.0 ± 0.50 mm

Colour Code

• Pair 1: White/Blue & Blue
• Pair 2: White/Orange & Orange
• Pair 3: White/Green & Green
• Pair 4: White/Brown & Brown

Conductor Resistance
Maximum 9.38 Ω/100 m

Conductor Resistance Unbalance
Maximum 5%

Mutual Capacitance
Maximum 5.6 nF/100 m

Capacitance Earth Unbalance
Maximum 330 pF/100 m

Insulation Resistance
Minimum 5000 MΩ·km

Dielectric Strength
DC 1000 V / 1 Minute

Propagation Delay

• 1 MHz: Max. 570 ns/100 m
• 10 MHz: Max. 545 ns/100 m
• 100 MHz: Max. 538 ns/100 m
• 250 MHz: Max. 536 ns/100 m

Velocity of Propagation (NVP)
Nominal 69%

Characteristic Impedance
100 ± 15 Ω

Propagation Delay Skew (1–250 MHz)
Maximum 45 ns/100 m