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CAT5e

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is CAT5e?

CAT5e (Category 5 enhanced) is a twisted pair cable type commonly used in computer networks. It is an enhanced version of the CAT5 cable, designed to reduce crosstalk and interference. CAT5e cables are typically used for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) networks, as well as for carrying other signals such as telephone and video.

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What other technologies are related to CAT5e?

CAT5e Competitor Technologies

A higher-performing cabling standard than Cat5e, offering better bandwidth and reduced crosstalk.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 32% (1.9k) of relevant job posts

An even higher-performing cabling standard than Cat6, offering even better bandwidth and reduced crosstalk, and improved alien crosstalk performance. Making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 58% (597) of relevant job posts

An older, lower-performing cabling standard than Cat5e, used for telephone wiring.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 27% (119) of relevant job posts

A higher-performing cabling standard than Cat5e, offering even better bandwidth and shielding. Making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 53% (55) of relevant job posts

Coaxial cables are an alternative to twisted pair cables like Cat5e, especially for video transmission.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 27% (85) of relevant job posts

An older, lower-performing cabling standard than Cat5e.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 7% (265) of relevant job posts

HD-SDI is a digital video interface typically transmitted over coaxial cable and is used in place of Cat5e in some scenarios.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 19% (84) of relevant job posts

A type of coaxial cable, and therefore a competitor.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 24% (61) of relevant job posts

CAT5e Complementary Technologies

Refers to a fiber optic core size. If Cat5e is used for horizontal cabling, fiber may be used for the backbone.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 95% (79) of relevant job posts

Refers to a fiber optic core size. If Cat5e is used for horizontal cabling, fiber may be used for the backbone.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 94% (68) of relevant job posts

Cat5e can be used to provide network connectivity for hosted VoIP phones.

mentioned alongside CAT5e in 24% (71) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention CAT5e?

Job function

Jobs mentioning CAT5e

Orgs mentioning CAT5e

Information Technology

0% (328) job posts

47 organizations

Datacenter Administrator

1% (159) job posts

11 organizations

Communications

0% (107) job posts

28 organizations

Network Administrator

0% (62) job posts

22 organizations

Telecom Engineer

0% (10) job posts

9 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning CAT5e?

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Matching Teams

Matching People

Information

Professional Services

Professional Services

Professional Services

Babcock International

Manufacturing

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