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What is Cat5?

Category 5 cable (Cat 5) is a twisted pair cable for computer networks. Since 2001, the TIA/EIA-568-B standard defines the Cat 5 enhanced specification (Cat 5e) which uses more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise. Cat 5 is commonly used for Ethernet networks running at 10 or 100 Mbps. While it can theoretically support Gigabit Ethernet, Cat 5e is the recommended standard for that purpose.

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What other technologies are related to Cat5?

Cat5 Competitor Technologies

Cat6

Cat6 is a more advanced twisted pair cable standard offering higher bandwidth and better performance than Cat5, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 33% (2k) of relevant job posts

Cat3

Cat3 is an older, lower-performing twisted pair cable standard. While technically compatible, it competes due to its lower bandwidth capabilities.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 61% (269) of relevant job posts

Serial cables

Serial cables are an alternative for data transfer, especially in older or specialized equipment, making it a competitor in some scenarios.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 74% (146) of relevant job posts

Coax

Coaxial cable is an alternative cable type for data and video transmission, competing with Cat5 in certain applications.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 18% (562) of relevant job posts

SM/MM Fiber

Single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables offer much higher bandwidth and longer distances compared to Cat5, making them a competitor for high-performance networking.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 57% (106) of relevant job posts

Wireless access point equipment

Wireless access points provide network connectivity without the need for physical cables like Cat5, serving as a competitor.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 83% (54) of relevant job posts

fiber

Shorthand for fiber optic cables, which offer higher bandwidth than Cat5.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 5% (546) of relevant job posts

CAT5e

Cat5e is an enhanced version of Cat5, offering better performance and reduced crosstalk, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside Cat5 in 11% (265) of relevant job posts