Summary: HDBaseT Optimal Performance CAT Cable Chart—
You can reference this chart to help decide the appropriate category cable type for your application.
HDBaseT Optimal Performance CAT Cable Chart
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Cable Type |
Cable Standard | ||||
| Core Type | Shielding | CAT5E | CAT6 | CAT6A | CAT7 |
| Solid | Unshielded (UTP) | ☆ | ☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆ | N/A |
| Shielded (STP) | ☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | |
| Stranded | Unshielded (UTP) | ☆ | ☆☆ | ☆☆☆ | N/A |
| Shielded (STP) | ☆ | ☆☆ | ☆☆☆ | N/A | |
| Bandwidth | 350 MHz | 500 MHz | 600 MHz | 800 MHz | |
- Please note: Stranded cables will reduce performance by 30-40%
- Couplers, keystones, and punch-downs my dramatically reduce transmission distance. Please refer to HDBaseT best practice guide (PDF).
- While CAT5E can support 4K resolutions, transmission distances are greatly reduced versus using CAT6A or greater
- Atlona recommends T568B termination for optimal performance
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