DSIT CAT5e U/UTP Network Patch Cable, 1m, Black, 100% Copper (DC-50-010)

Connect your desktop computer, laptop, or network switch to a router or wall outlet with this reliable DSIT CAT5e patch cable. Ideal for home offices, small businesses, and server rooms, it delivers stable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for everyday networking tasks like video conferencing, file transfers, and online gaming.

Key specifications

• Category: CAT5e, backward compatible with Cat5 and Cat3
• Shielding: U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
• Length: 1 meter
• Colour: Black
• Conductor: 100% bare copper, 26 AWG, stranded
• Connectors: RJ45 male to RJ45 male, gold-plated contacts
• Wiring: TIA/EIA-568B
• Bandwidth: Up to 100 MHz
• Data rate: Up to 1 Gbps
• Jacket: PVC
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Compliance: RoHS

Why choose it

Built with 100% copper conductors, this cable ensures superior signal integrity and lower resistance compared to copper-clad aluminium (CCA) alternatives. The gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain reliable connections over time. Its stranded construction offers flexibility for tight bends behind desks or in cable management systems.

Ideal use cases

• Connecting a PC or laptop to a router or switch
• Linking network devices in a home or small office LAN
• Replacing worn or damaged patch cables in structured cabling
• Short-distance runs in server racks or patch panels

Good to know

This cable is unshielded (U/UTP), making it suitable for environments with low electromagnetic interference. For high-interference areas, consider a shielded alternative. The PVC jacket is durable and suitable for indoor use. The cable meets RoHS environmental standards and is backward compatible with older network equipment.