SF/UTP Shielded CAT 6A

■ SF/UTP CAT 6A Shielded Patch Cord - Zion Communication  

High-Performance Stranded Copper Cable for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Applications

 

■ Product Description 

Zion Communication SF/UTP CAT 6A Patch Cord is a high-end network cord in order to achieve excellent signal quality and better EMI protection in high-density networking systems. Shielding the pairs individually by foil as well as braiding the total ground wire has helped to attain a reliable 10G signal transmission even in cases of multiple signal distortions, while keeping the level of crosstalk and outside interferences to the minimum.

 

This type of patch cord features 23 AWG stranded bare copper conductors, along with other materials, providing high electrical conductivity. This leads to improved flexibility, allowing for multiple plugging and unplugging, as well as bending, making it applicable in data centers, server cabinets, and high-end structured cable systems.

■ Key Construction Details

Item	Specification
Cable Type	SF/UTP – Shielded Foil (Each Pair) + Braided Overall Shield
Conductor	23 AWG Stranded Bare Copper
Insulation	Skin-Foam-Skin Polyethylene (PE)
Overall Shield	Al/PET Foil + Tinned Copper Braid (Double Overall Shielding)
Drain Wire	Tinned Copper, 0.40 ± 0.005 mm
Outer Jacket	PVC or LSZH, Ø 8.3 ± 0.3 mm
Cable Color	Available in Blue, Grey, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, etc. (customizable)
Molded Plug Options	Transparent, Colored, Snagless Boot, Slim Boot, etc.
Cable Lengths	0.5m to 30m (custom lengths available)

 

       

■ Electrical and Performance Specifications 

With the implementation of ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and EN 50173 Class EA standards, the CAT 6A cable is also compatible with 10GBase-T and is backwards compatible with CAT 6 and CAT 5e. 

Parameter	Value
Impedance	100 ±15 Ohms (1–100 MHz)
DC Resistance @ 20°C	Max. 8.4 Ohms/100m
Resistance Unbalance	Max. 2.5%
Capacitance Unbalance to Ground	Max. 330 pF/100m
Transfer Impedance	≤ 10 mOhms/m @ 100 MHz

 

Transmission Performance: 

• NEXT major degradation @4MHz > 65.3dB; 

• ≤ 19.1dB @ 100MHz for Insertion Loss; 

• Delay Skew ≤ 45 ns across all test frequencies; 

• Services up to 500MHz with strong margin. 

■ Features & Benefits 

• Two Shielded Layers: Each twisted pair is equipped with foil-shield, and additionally, the overall layer of braided shield--which considerably minimize EMI and RFI. 

• Stranded Conductor: Offers improved maneuverability for the app, as well as adequate bending capability, even in the case of numerous moves, adds and changes. 

• Ensured that channel bandwidth is tested at 500 MHz, which is the same as 10G. 

• Specific Form Factor: Variation in length, outer jacket color, and boot style for stand out from the rest. 

• Flame Retardant Jacket: An optional LSZH type for indoor safety environment specification is available. 

• The shielding provides environmental resistance: they are applicable in industrial, medical, or in data center installations. 

■ Applications 

• 10GBASE-T Ethernet Networks 

• Data Centers & Server Rooms 

• Wireless Access Points Radio with Wi-Fi 6/6E standard 

• HD video streaming & IP camera systems 

• Intelligent Process Control and Automation 

• Patch Panels, Keystone Jacks, and Wall Outlets

 

■ Customization Options 

Zion Communication offers patch cords, which are customized and suited to the customers' demands:

Option	Customizable?	Description
Cable Length	✅	0.3m to 50m with ± tolerance
Jacket Material	✅	PVC, LSZH, PE (Indoor/Outdoor rated)
Boot Type	✅	Snagless, Slim, Molded, Colored
Connector Type	✅	RJ45, Shielded RJ45, Angled Plug
Color Coding	✅	Available in 10+ standard colors
Branding / Logo	✅	Laser, Inkjet, or Molded printing
Packaging	✅	Individual PE bags, reels, boxes, or bulk

 

■ Comparison with Other Patch Cords

Category	Shield Type	Max Speed	Jacket Diameter	Application
CAT 5e UTP	None (Unshielded)	1 Gbps	~5.5 mm	Office, Light Duty
CAT 6 UTP	None (Unshielded)	1 Gbps	~6.2 mm	Enterprise LAN
CAT 6A UTP	None (Unshielded)	10 Gbps	~7.0 mm	General 10G Use
CAT 6A SF/UTP	Foil+Braided Shield	10 Gbps	8.3 mm	EMI/Industrial/DC

 

■ Compliance & Certifications 

✅ ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (Category 6A) 

✅ ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA 

✅ RoHS / REACH Compliant 

✅ ETL/UL certificate can be offered for bulk size. 

✅ Fluke channel testing (one hundred percent tested before delivery)

 

■ Packaging & Logistics 

• Inner Packaging: 1 PC / PE Bag 

• Outer Packaging: Export-grade Carton 

• MOQ: Negotiable (standard: one hundred pcs for one length) 

• Lead Time: Full lead time is approximately 25 working days after deposit. 

• Delivery Terms: Ex-works condition, FOB, CIF, DDP can also be arranged.

 

■ Ordering Information 

• Product Name: Zion Communication SF/UTP CAT 6A Patch Cord; 

• Model Number: ZC-PC6ASFTXX-XX (Customizable TTL format is possible to be provided); 

• Marking: Zion Communication SF/UTP, CAT 6A m (or OEM Label); 

• Available Lengths: 0.5m / 1m / 2m / 3m / 5m / 10m / 20m / 30m; 

• Branding Options: Zion Communication / OE replacing / Neutral.