The Cat7 Ethernet Category, also known as Category 7, represents a significant advancement in data transmission standards. It supports bandwidths up to 600 MHz, which is marginally higher than Cat6a at 500 MHz. The primary difference between Cat7 and earlier standards such as Cat6 lies in the enhanced performance and improved crosstalk specification. Cat7 cables are double shielded, which reduces interference and improves performance. This shielding extends to individual wire pairs, which is a feature not found in Cat6 or earlier categories. Physically, Cat7 cables are signficantly thicker than their predecessors due to the additional shielding. They also utilise a modified GigaGate45 connector, which is backward compatible with regular Ethernet ports. This connector is designed to enhance performance and maintain the integrity of the signal. Cat7 cables are rarely deployed outside of industrial and microwave radio networking.

Max. Bandwidth
600 MHz
Max. DL Data Rate
10 Gb/s
Max. Length
100 m
Shielding
Shielded