Published on:2026-05-24 Click:17
Underwater CAT5E 4x2x24AWG shielded network cable. Four twisted pairs, individually shielded, PUR jacket for ROV Ethernet, subsea LAN, and instrument network connections.
The underwater CAT5E 4x2x24AWG cable is a proven, cost-effective subsea Ethernet cable providing 100 MHz bandwidth and 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet capability in a PUR-jacketed construction designed for continuous seawater immersion. Four individually foil-shielded 24AWG twisted pairs (STP or SFTP configuration) provide noise rejection against the electrical interference generated by ROV thrusters, sonar, and power conversion systems.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard | CAT5E (STP or SFTP, specify) |
| Pairs | 4 x 2 x 24AWG stranded tinned copper |
| Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Impedance | 100 Ohm ±15% |
| Pair Shielding | Individual Al-foil + drain wire |
| Overall Shield | Braid (SFTP variant) |
| Outer Jacket | Polyurethane (PUR) |
| Colour | Black |
| Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
Request datasheet, custom length, or OEM pricing: sales@rovcable.com -- Shanghai Kabel Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
Yes. 24AWG (0.205 mm diameter) meets the CAT5E conductor specification for 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over up to 100 m. For longer runs in ROV tethers, 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps) is more reliable and is typically sufficient for ROV control and IP camera traffic.
STP has individual pair foil shields only. SFTP adds an overall tinned copper braid shield over the individually shielded pairs. SFTP provides better EMI rejection at higher frequencies and is recommended for ROV applications where power cables are in close proximity to the Cat5e cable.
