What This Cable Is
The cat5e solid copper cable is made for fixed permanent links. Solid copper and stranded copper have a simple choice logic. Solid conductor has lower DC resistance and higher mechanical strength. It is good for fixed installation. Stranded conductor is more flexible. It is good for patch cords that bend often. This product uses 24AWG single solid bare copper. At 20°C, DC resistance stays below 9.38Ω/100m. The TIA standard requires 9.5Ω/100m. Our cable has clear margin. At a near-100-meter link, this 0.12Ω/100m difference can decide whether the signal handshakes stably. This product is a practical choice for permanent links.
Where It Fits
Buyers first check the fixed installation path and network system. This cat5e solid copper cable fits office, residential, and school horizontal fixed wiring in walls. It fits data center permanent link laying. It fits fixed connections between information panels and patch panels. It fits project sites that need RJ45 module crimping. It also fits all kinds of indoor horizontal subsystem permanent installation. This product works with standard RJ45 modules and patch panels. The table below shows the main fit points.
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Compatibility Item |
Details |
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Installation Area |
In-wall, above ceiling, under floor, permanent link |
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Conductor Type |
24AWG solid bare copper |
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Connector Type |
Standard RJ45 modules and patch panels |
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Network Standard |
TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 |
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Max Frequency |
100MHz |
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Typical Applications |
Office, home, school, data center, fixed cabling |
Technical Specifications
The cat5e solid copper cable is mainly used in in-wall pre-burial, above-ceiling, and under-floor fixed permanent links. Once walls or ceilings are closed, the cable is almost impossible to replace. So mechanical stability and electrical life come first. Solid conductor tensile strength is about 40% higher than stranded conductor of the same size. After crimping into the IDC slot of an information module, it does not loosen easily from heat expansion and cold contraction. Contact resistance stays stable for a long time. Insulation uses high-density polyethylene. Outer diameter is 5.0mm ± 0.3mm. This product passes through standard 86-type panel back space easily. The standard package is 305 meters per box.
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Conductor Material |
Oxygen-free copper, purity ≥99.95% |
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Conductor Size |
24AWG, single solid bare copper |
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DC Resistance at 20°C |
≤9.38Ω/100m |
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Insulation |
High-density polyethylene, HDPE |
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Jacket Material |
Flame-retardant PVC, customizable CM/CMR/CMP |
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Pair Structure |
4 pairs, 8 cores, PE cross separator |
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Outer Diameter |
5.0mm ± 0.3mm |
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Characteristic Impedance |
100Ω ± 15Ω |
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Max Transmission Frequency |
100MHz |
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Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +75°C |
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Standard |
TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 |
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Standard Package |
305m/box, 1000ft |
How to Choose the Right Model
Buyers often replace copper-clad aluminum cable in fixed cabling. This cat5e solid copper cable is a direct replacement. Check three things before you buy. First, check the conductor. This product uses pure oxygen-free copper. Second, check the weight. Each 305-meter box weighs about 11.5 kg. Copper-clad aluminum is at least 2 kg lighter. Third, check the DC resistance. It stays below 9.38Ω/100m. We offer 305-meter boxes and cut-to-length bulk orders. Common colors include gray, blue, white, orange, and yellow. Flame rating can be CM, CMR, or CMP. The jacket can print your brand and project information. Samples ship in 7 working days. Bulk orders take 10 to 14 working days.
Quality Testing and OEM Support
We test each batch of product for continuity, insulation resistance, dielectric strength, attenuation, and crosstalk. The product meets TIA/EIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801. We also test DC resistance. It stays at or below 9.38Ω/100m. We check conductor material and record the measured resistance in the factory report. We support third-party sampling. We also check outer diameter and jacket thickness. For OEM orders, you can customize jacket color, print, flame rating, and packaging. Long-term distributors can sign annual framework agreements. If you need a quote, send us your conductor type, flame rating, color, and cable length.
FAQ
Q1: Can solid copper cable be used as a patch cord?
A1: Technically yes, but we do not suggest it. Solid conductor has a large bending radius. Repeated bending can cause fatigue breakage or electrical performance drop. Patch cords need frequent plugging and moving. They should use stranded conductor. We also have a cat5e stranded cable product line.
Q2: How can I confirm the conductor is pure oxygen-free copper and not copper-clad aluminum?
A2: Two simple methods: weighing and scraping. Our cat5e solid copper cable weighs about 11.5 kg per 305 meters. Copper-clad aluminum is at least 2 kg lighter. Scrape the conductor surface. Pure copper is copper color from inside to outside. Copper-clad aluminum shows silver-white inside. Also, copper-clad aluminum DC resistance is about 40% higher than pure copper.