Cat5 Pure Copper Indoor Cable

Cat5 Pure Copper Indoor Cable (100% Bare Copper, Solid)

This Cat5 indoor cable is manufactured with 100% bare solid copper conductors (24 AWG) — not copper-clad aluminum (CCA). Pure copper is essential for PoE (Power over Ethernet) applications, as it has significantly lower DC resistance (approximately 9.4 ohms per 100m for 24 AWG copper vs. 15 ohms for CCA), which reduces voltage drop and heat generation. This cable supports Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) and is backward compatible with voice and legacy systems. The PVC riser jacket is rated for indoor use, including vertical riser shafts. The 4 unshielded twisted pairs are precisely twisted to minimize crosstalk and ensure reliable data transmission up to 100 meters. Pure copper also provides superior corrosion resistance, solderability, and long-term reliability compared to CCA. Available in 305m (1000 ft) boxes.

• Category: Cat5 (Cat5e also available for Gigabit support)
• Conductor Material: 100% bare solid copper (not CCA), 24 AWG (0.51mm diameter)
• DC Resistance: ≤9.4 ohms per 100m (at 20°C) — suitable for PoE/PoE+
• Construction: 4 unshielded twisted pairs (UTP), 8 conductors
• Jacket: PVC riser-rated (CMR), indoor use only
• Impedance: 100 ohms ±15%
• Bandwidth: 100 MHz (Cat5), supports 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
• PoE Support: Yes (IEEE 802.3af/at) — pure copper minimizes power loss and heating
• Package Length: 305 meters (1000 feet) per pull box
• Jacket Color: Gray (standard)
• Application: PoE security cameras, VoIP phones, access points, Fast Ethernet networks, residential and commercial LANs
• Advantage over CCA: Lower DC resistance, higher PoE power delivery, better corrosion resistance, longer lifespan
• Standards: TIA/EIA-568-C.2, UL 444, RoHS, REACH compliant