Cat 7 Ethernet cables are designed to support high-speed data transmission with a bandwidth of 600MHz over a distance of 100 meters, enabling data speeds of up to 10Gbps. This high-performance cable is available exclusively in a 4-pair construction, offering enhanced capabilities compared to earlier Ethernet cable standards. Cat 7 cables provide superior shielding, which helps reduce internal crosstalk and external interference, making them ideal for next-generation multimedia applications that demand high bandwidth and signal integrity.

With more than double the bandwidth of Cat 6 cables, Cat 7 is well-suited for environments requiring reliable, high-speed communication, such as data centers, enterprise networks, and modern railway systems. The additional shielding in Cat 7 cables ensures better signal quality, even in high-interference environments, supporting applications like video streaming, real-time data transmission, and other high-demand multimedia services.

Many Cat 7 cables, particularly those used in rail transport, are designed with safety in mind. They often feature a standard cable jacket that complies with EN45545-2, which is the European standard for fire safety in railway applications. Additionally, some Cat 7 cables are available in ruggedized, fire-survival versions with PH120 ratings, achieved through electron beam cross-linking. These fire-resistant versions are built to withstand extreme conditions and maintain performance during emergencies.

Fire survival cable suppliers provide these specialized Cat 7 cables, ensuring that railway systems and other critical infrastructure can rely on high-quality, fire-resistant cables to support communication systems while meeting strict safety standards.

Product description

Halogen free, electron-beam cross-linked 1200 MHz databus cable with improved fire performance. Better than category 7 according EN 50288 and IEC 61156, excellent NEXT, low attenuation, excellent screening characteristics (pair – and overall screen), low skew. The cable fulfils the fire protection standard for railway vehicles EN 45545-2 (HL1 – HL3). The cable sheath complies with the EM 104 requirements of EN 50264-1, EN 50306-1 and class M according to EN 50306-4. In the harsh train environment it performs with excellent resistance to oils and fuels.

Application

This cable is used for fixed and protected installation inside and outside of rail vehicles and buses. It is optimally for all applications of classes D to F multimedia (video, datas, speech) up to 10 GbE according to IEEE 802.3. Current supply (up to 350/600 mA) and voltage (up to 48 V) can be provided via PoE/PoE+ (according to IEEE 802.3af/at), considering ISO/IEC TS 29125 for the cable layout.