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Defining Ethernet cable data volumes correctly

Often, an Ethernet cable of the highest possible category is chosen. However, this frequently means a high price and is not always necessary from a technical point of view. With this session, we want to convey the idea that selecting the right data transmission volume can be a good way of saving money on cables.
 

Contents:
  • What data volumes are normal today?
  • What does my application need?
  • Cost examples
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Multifaceted Ethernet cables for optimum service life

With the largest global portfolio of Ethernet cables for moving applications, igus offers its customers the right choice for any application. Due to increasing automation in production processes, the volume of data that needs to be transmitted between individual components is also increasing. At the same time, movement plays an increasingly important role in modern production processes. For this reason, specially designed cables must be used. Since requirements differ from one application to another, we offer a complete Ethernet cable product range specially designed for moving applications. Depending on required mechanical and electrical performance, users can count on reliable, tested cables and select the most affordable one from our product range that is sure to work in their application. This includes anything from transmission standards CAT5 to CAT7 or from simple linear to complex three-dimensional movements. Even applications with particularly high tensile forces can be realised, which means we have a suitable Ethernet cable for virtually any situation.

Example of a calculation for catalogue cables

Ethernet cable CAT7

CAT7 Art.: CFBUS.052
Number of cores and conductor nominal cross section: (4x(2x0.15)C)C  
Data volume. : 10 GBit
Art.: CFBUS.052 Price: €42.36/m 

 

VS.

 
Savings: €35.20/m*

Ethernet cable CAT5

CAT5 Art.: CFBUS.040
Number of cores and conductor nominal cross section: (4x0.25)C 
Data volume. : 100 MBit
Art.: CFBUS.040 Price: €7.16/m 
* The € prices are based on German list prices and can vary internationally.

Further important ideas for saving

Since the right cable means not only the right dimensions, but also the right connector, we co-operate intensively with leading connector manufacturers to harmonise the connectors for two cables. This ensures safety and is greatly advantageous for fitting.
 
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Example of long-term test 5006a on a CFBUS series Ethernet cable with a test bend factor of only 9.8xd.



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