What is Cat 7 Ethernet Cable?

What is Cat 7 Ethernet Cable?

Cat 7 (Category 7) Ethernet cable is a high-performance networking cable standard, designed to handle Gigabit Ethernet speeds and beyond, offering strong shielding to minimize interference. It was introduced to support 10-Gigabit Ethernet over longer distances than earlier cables like Cat 6.

️ Construction Details
• Four twisted pairs, each wrapped in individual foil shielding
• An overall braided shield surrounds all four pairs for double protection
• This reduces EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and crosstalk
• Makes Cat 7 extremely reliable in noisy environments (industrial, dense urban)

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How Cat 7 Looks Like

Cat 7 cables often:
• Are thicker than Cat 6 due to heavy shielding
• Use sturdy gold-plated RJ45 connectors (or special GG45 for true Cat 7 compliance)
• Come in round or flat designs for flexibility

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Here’s a quick description of a Cat 7 cable 3D view:
• Thick outer jacket
• Braided overall shielding
• Foil-wrapped individual twisted pairs (color-coded)
• High-quality connector (sometimes even shielded plugs)

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