Cat7 sits between Cat6a and Cat8: 600 MHz over a full 100-meter run, with every pair individually foil-shielded inside an overall braid. That double shielding is the reason to choose it, and it holds up in environments with heavy electrical noise where UTP starts to struggle.
Specifications
Bandwidth: 600 MHz over 100 meters (328 ft.)
Conductor: 4-pair 26AWG stranded pure copper, double shielded
Shielding: S/FTP, foil per pair plus overall braid
Connectors: Shielded RJ45 with 50-micron gold-plated contacts
Jacket: CM-type PVC
Wiring: T568B standard
Certification: TIA/EIA compliant, UL and ETL, RoHS compliant
Tighter crosstalk and system-noise specifications than Cat6. Molded strain-relief boots protect the latch during pulls. Available in multiple lengths and colors.
