Guide to Ethernet Cable Shielding Acronyms
The acronyms used to describe Ethernet cables refer to the type of shielding used around the twisted pairs. Shielding protects the cable from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk, which is crucial in electronically noisy environments. This guide explains the common variants.
| ABBREVIATIONS (USED BY Datamaster®) |
ALSO KNOWN AS | CABLE SHIELDING | PAIR SHIELDING |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP): Found in many Ethernet and telephone systems, computer networking, video applications (security). |
U/UTP | None | None |
| FTP Foil Twisted Pair (FTP): Overall foil across all twisted pairs. Helpful in preventing Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) from entering/exiting the cable. |
F/UTP, STP, ScTP | Foil | None |
| S/FTP Shielded Foil Twisted Pair (S/FTP): Foil shielding each twisted pair with an outer foil or braiding. Also known as Fully shielded twisted pair. Helpful in preventing EMI and crosstalk between the pairs. |
SSTP, SFTP, STP, PiMF | Braiding | Foil |
| S/UTP | STP, ScTP | Braiding | None |
| SF/UTP | SFTP, S-FTP, STP | Braiding & Foil | None |
| F/FTP | FFTP | Foil | Foil |
| SF/FTP | SSTP, SFTP | Braiding & Foil | Foil |
Your Project, Perfected. That's The Access Advantage.
- Expert Local Support, Since 1973: Don't waste time with guesswork. Our experts have seen it all and are ready to provide the right solution, right now. Your success is our business.
- Uncompromising Aussie Quality: We live and breathe quality. From rigorous testing to official Australian certification, we guarantee every product we sell is built to perform and built to last.
- Your Specs, Your Brand, Our Build: Off-the-shelf not cutting it? We specialise in building custom cables and assemblies to your exact specifications, branded for your business. Let's create it together.
- Guaranteed for Life: Buy it once. Trust it forever. Our products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, so you can invest in quality with zero risk. *Warranty excludes third-party brands such as HALO and UPS.
- Innovation That Keeps You Ahead: The tech landscape is always changing, and so is our catalogue. We ensure you always have access to the latest, most reliable solutions on the market.
Let's get your project started.
Talk to an expert today for a custom quote or browse the solutions most relevant to your search.