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Category 7 patch cables are designed for high-performance Gigabit Ethernet applications requiring superior shielding, reduced crosstalk, and reliable signal integrity. Cat.7 specifications support transmission frequencies of up to 600 MHz over fully shielded copper cabling up to 100 meters / 328 feet.
Each Cat.7 cable uses four individually shielded twisted pairs inside an overall braided shield, commonly referred to as S/STP or S/FTP shielded twisted pair cable. This construction provides more stringent protection against system noise and near-end crosstalk than Cat.6 cabling, making it ideal for demanding commercial, data, and network infrastructure environments.
Category 7 (Class F) is an ISO/IEC international cabling standard and is not an official TIA/EIA structured cabling category used within the United States. Because of this distinction, very few, if any, U.S. manufacturers currently produce true Category 7 copper Ethernet cable as a standard domestic product.
Most North American commercial networking installations standardized on Category 6A for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and later adopted Category 8 for higher-speed short-distance applications. Category 7 remains primarily an international ISO/IEC specification used in select commercial and industrial environments.
The Category 7 patch cables offered by Gruber are globally sourced import products manufactured to meet applicable ISO/IEC Category 7 (Class F) specifications. Original Category 7 systems were designed for GG45 or TERA connectors; however, many modern Cat.7 patch cables utilize shielded RJ45 connectors for compatibility with existing Ethernet hardware while still providing individually shielded twisted pairs and an overall shield for enhanced EMI and crosstalk protection.
| Cable Category | Category 7 / Cat.7 Patch Cable |
| Frequency Rating | 600 MHz |
| Maximum Channel Length | Up to 100 meters / 328 feet |
| Conductor | 26AWG stranded pure copper |
| Cable Construction | 4-pair double-shielded copper cabling |
| Shielding Type | S/STP or S/FTP — individually shielded pairs with overall braided shield |
| Connector Type | Shielded RJ45 plug |
| Connector Contacts | 50-micron gold plated contacts |
| Jacket | CM type PVC jacket |
| Wiring Standard | T-568B |
| Compliance | Manufactured to ISO/IEC Category 7 (Class F) specifications; RoHS compliant |
For best performance, use Cat.7 patch cables with properly grounded shielded equipment, shielded patch panels, and compatible RJ45 network hardware. Maintaining shielding continuity helps reduce interference and preserve high-frequency signal performance.
