DIGITUS DK-1743, DK-1843 and DK-TP series Ethernet cables

DIGITUS has released its DK-1743, DK-1843 and DK-TP series Ethernet cables, each of which sits in a different cable category.

The DK-1843 series cables are Cat 8.2, for use in IT centres, server rooms, etc. Inside each cable (under the foamed polyethylene sheath and tinned copper wire braid overall shielding), twisted pairs of conductors are placed — each pair has its own aluminium-covered polyester film (AL-PET) shielding. This design means the cables are distinguished by good mechanical durability and by high immunity to external and internal (cross-talk) noise.

Cat 8.2 cables are intended to work at distances up to 36 m (transmission frequency up to 2000 MHz), which is why they are not recommended for consumer or office installations. Instead, category 7 cabling should be used for these purposes, with the DK-1743 series making 10 Gbps possible (for cable length up to 100 m). The outer insulation is made of LSZH — a halogen-free material which is distinguished by low smoke emission when in contact with fire.

The third group of cables comprises DK-TP series cables from categories 5e and 6 (transfer up to 100 Mbps and in the GbE standard). They feature high-quality PE insulation, which is resistant to UV and moisture. The cables are intended for underground Ethernet installations, as they can be laid directly in the ground. The series also has high thermal tolerance, meaning the cables are suitable for temperatures from -40 to 70°C.