Flexible data cables for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications

Harting has developed a new generation of flexible data cables which guarantee transmission in accordance with the IEEE 802.3an 10 GBase-D Ethernet standard.

The new cables are designed to meet the demand for improved network components, which is rising rapidly with the constantly growing need for ever higher bandwidths. This trend fundamentally affects the development of the associated cabling, which traditionally precedes the introduction of the active network components by a significant period.

The new Harting cables satisfy the requirements of Category 6A according to IEC 6156-6 and are enclosed in proven industrial-grade cable sheaths. Both PVC and PUR sheaths are available. There are also two types with UL approval for the US and Canadian markets, plus a special outdoor version for use in external environments.

The new flexible data cables feature a highly shielded PiMF (pairs in metal foil) design with optimum EMC characteristics for reliable data transmission. As a result, these cabling products are ideally suited for use in automation, machinery and control systems applications. They can also be used for higher-level building infrastructures whenever there is a call for special features, such as robustness and chemical resistance.