June 16, 2011 — Siemon announces category 6 compatible flat patch cords for in-cabinet network equipment connectivity. These RJ45 copper cable assemblies support category 6 transmission performance in a low profile construction that provides for tighter bend radius and more easily managed cable routing. These patch cords use 4 pairs of 28-gage cable in a rectangular cross section that is only 0.089” (2.2mm) thick.
The small profile allows two to three flat cables to be neatly bundled in the space of a single round 24-gage cable. Typically, smaller gage conductors used in flat cables often result in unreliable connections. Performance testing conducted on some commercially available flat cable cords showed a significant 5 dB drop in return loss margins. Due to an improved contact design and cable construction, the Siemon product showed no return loss degradation after the same testing.
About Siemon:
Established in 1903, Siemon (www.siemon.com) is a global industry leader in the development and manufacture of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Siemon's Interconnect Solutions business unit (SIS) specializes in the development of high-speed interconnects. Headquartered in Watertown, Connecticut, USA, Siemon operates directly in over 30 countries and, through its channels, services customers in over 100 countries.
Siemon offers a comprehensive suite of copper and optical fiber cabling systems. With over 400 patents, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and is actively involved with numerous industry standards organizations around the world.
