Published on:2026-05-24 Click:17
Cat6 underwater Ethernet cable with 4 x 24AWG twisted pairs, PUR jacket. Gigabit (1000 Mbps) performance, subsea rated for ROV tether and marine LAN applications.
The Cat6 Underwater Ethernet Cable provides Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) performance in a subsea-rated, PUR-jacketed cable. With 4 x 24AWG foil-shielded twisted pairs meeting Cat6 (TIA-568-C.2) specification and a spline separator to control crosstalk, this cable ensures reliable 1 Gbps data transmission for ROV tether systems, subsea network switches, and high-bandwidth underwater instruments.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Standard | Cat6 (TIA-568-C.2) |
| Pairs | 4 x 24AWG (foil shielded, with spline) |
| Data Rate | 1000 Mbps (Gigabit), 250 MHz bandwidth |
| Jacket Material | Polyurethane (PUR) |
| Voltage Rating | 300V RMS |
| Temperature Range | -30°C to +80°C |
| Depth Rating | Up to 4,000 m |
| Shielding | S/FTP (per-pair foil + overall braid) |
Enquire about Cat6 subsea cable in custom lengths: sales@rovcable.com -- Shanghai Kabel Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
Cat6 supports 1000BASE-T at up to 100 m per segment. For longer subsea cable runs (up to several kilometres), we recommend transitioning to a fibre optic hybrid cable which eliminates the 100 m Ethernet distance limitation.
Cat5e is sufficient for most observation-class ROVs. Cat6 is recommended when the ROV carries high-definition video systems, multiple simultaneous Gigabit streams, or operates a subsea Ethernet switch requiring high-throughput uplinks. We can advise on the right standard for your specific ROV configuration.
