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What is a Cat5 Cable?

A cat5 cable, also known as a category 5 cable, is a type of cable that looks like and is similar to the current Ethernet cable, but the Ethernet cable has basically replaced the cat 5.

The cat 5 was, in a way, a more primitive version of this popular networking cable. They are a twisted pair of high signal cables that boast high integrity.

They are not shielded, but rather, rely on the twisted design to cut out noise and interference. There are some shielded versions, but usually, they are just twisted.

These cables, and associated cat5 splitters, can be used for networking needs (as discussed in the video below), for carrying signals on voice services or token rings, and can be used to transmit information from devices like an ATM.

Construction of a cat 5 cable begins with the copper wire, which starts life as a huge 5,000 pound coil. These huge amounts of copper are sent through diamond dies so that their diameter can be reduced to 12 or 10 gauges.

This wire is then sent to a different machine where the gauges are further reduced, down to a usable level. Laser measuring systems are utilized to make sure that the wire is the size it needs to be. The wire is also softened, coated with a jacket, and left to cool in a trough of water. The copper then gets twisted, and then jacketed.

As you can see, there is a lot that goes into making a cat 5 cable from start to finish. It is neither a quick nor easy process, which goes to show you why these cables are a bit more expensive than regular RCA cables. After jacketing, the printing and coiling takes place, and then the cable undergoes the final touches.

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