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Ethernet Cable 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

 

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