New Product Bulletin
NP 279
10GX
®
, CAT6+ and CAT5E
Bonded-Pair Modular Cords
Belden’s new patch cords are
comprised of its patented Bonded-
Pair cable and an improved boot
construction to ensure optimum
electrical performance – even in
high-density installations which
experience frequent
handling stresses.
Belden
®
Bonded-Pair
Modular Cords Are the
Only Cords That Pass the
Stringent TIA Mechanical
Stress Reliability Specifications
and Provide Optimum
Electrical Performance
The 10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E series of Bonded-
Pair Modular Cords are made with Belden’s
patented robust design Bonded-Pair cables.
These new modular cords offer the best
combination of transmission performance
and physical integrity. Bonded-Pair cable
technology ensures that these cords meet
the stringent TIA mechanical stress reliability
specifications. They are made with solid
conductors for improved attenuation in long
patch cords and pigtails often used in Data
Centers. The combination of Bonded-Pair cable,
improved strain relief and a flexible boot allows
for optimum performance in high-density
installations. The new simplified ordering code
scheme allows for customization of Bonded-
Pair Patch Cord and Pigtail configurations.
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Exceeds TIA and ISO transmission and
mechanical performance requirements
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New ordering code scheme to customize Bonded-
Pair Patch Cord and Pigtail configurations
Applications
•
Patch panel or equipment connections in
Data Centers or Telecommunications Rooms
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Consolidation point connections
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Telecommunications outlet or
MUTOA connections
Bonded-Pair Cable
Belden’s breakthrough Bonded-Pair cables are
the result of a patented design that bonds the
individual insulated conductors together along
their longitudinal axis. This unique physical
characteristic results in uniform conductor-to-
conductor spacing – a key aspect in consistent
electrical performance. Even when a Bonded-
Pair Modular Cord is subjected to everyday
handling stresses such as bending, coiling and
pulling, its conductor-to-conductor spacing
remains stable.
Features and Benefits
•
Made with Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair
cable for exceptional structural stability
and electrical performance in environments
where frequent moves, adds, and changes
are routine
•
Made with small diameter Bonded-Pair
cable for greater flexibility and higher
density installations
•
Solid conductors improve attenuation and
are needed in long patch cords and pigtails
to eliminate the need for cable derating in
open-office cabling
•
Built with improved strain relief and a
flexible boot for optimum protection in
high-density installations
•
Wrap-around label on each cord for easier
product identification and length sorting
Belden’s Bonded-Pair Cables offer uniform
conductor-to-conductor spacing even when
subjected to handling stresses.
Bonded-Pair Patch Cords
Configuration Matrices
10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E
Bonded-Pair Modular Cords
The following configuration matrices provide
information on how to customize Bonded-Pair
Patch Cord and Pigtail configurations and
generate part numbers. Please refer to the
Ordering Information for the most popular part
numbers. For other configuration choices, such
as custom lengths, contact our Customer Service
Department for more information.
Patch Cords Part Number Example:
C601106007 is CAT6+ Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, CMR, T568A/B-T568A/B, Blue, 7 ft (2.1 m)
Performance
Cable
10GX = CA 10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR
10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP
CAT6+ = C6 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR
CAT5E = C5 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP
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Termination
21 T568A/B-T568A/B
22
01
02
Standard Color
= 1 Brown = 01
Red = 02
Orange = 03
Yellow = 04
Green = 05
Blue = 06
Purple = 07
Gray = 08
White = 09
Black = 00
TIA 606 Color
Red = 12
Orange = 13
Yellow = 14
Green = 15
Blue = 16
Purple = 17
Length
1 ft. (0.3 m)
2 ft. (0.6 m)
3 ft. (0.9 m)
4 ft. (1.2 m)
5 ft. (1.5 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
7 ft. (2.1 m)
8 ft. (2.4 m)
9 ft. (2.7 m)
10 ft. (3.0 m)
11 ft. (3.4 m)
12 ft. (3.7 m)
13 ft. (4.0 m)
14 ft. (4.3 m)
15 ft. (4.6 m)
20 ft. (6.1 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
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001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
020
025
Pigtails Part Number Example:
C601309025 is CAT6+ Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, CMR, T568B-Open, White, 25 ft (7.6 m)
Performance
Cable
10GX = CA 10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR
10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP
CAT6+ = C6 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR
CAT5E = C5 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP
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=
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Termination
21 T568A-Open
22 T568B-Open
01
02
Standard Color
= 2 Brown = 01
= 3 Red = 02
Orange = 03
Yellow = 04
Green = 05
Blue = 06
Purple = 07
Gray = 08
White = 09
Black = 00
TIA 606 Color
Red = 12
Orange = 13
Yellow = 14
Green = 15
Blue = 16
Purple = 17
Length
15 ft. (4.6 m)
20 ft. (6.1 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
35 ft. (10.6 m)
50 ft. (15.2 m)
75 ft. (22.9 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
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015
020
025
035
050
075
100
Crossover Patch Cords Part Number Example:
C501502010 is CAT5E Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-pair, 24 AWG Solid, CMR, Crossover IEEE, Red, 10 ft (3.0 m)
Performance
Cable
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Termination
21 Crossover T568A-T568B
22 Crossover IEEE
01
02
Standard Color
= 4 Red = 02
= 5 Yellow = 04
Length
1 ft. (0.3 m)
2 ft. (0.6 m)
3 ft. (0.9 m)
4 ft. (1.2 m)
5 ft. (1.5 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
7 ft. (2.1 m)
8 ft. (2.4 m)
9 ft. (2.7 m)
10 ft. (3.0 m)
11 ft. (3.4 m)
12 ft. (3.7 m)
13 ft. (4.0 m)
14 ft. (4.3 m)
15 ft. (4.6 m)
20 ft. (6.1 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
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001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
020
025
10GX = CA 10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR
10GX Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP
CAT6+ = C6 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMR
CAT5E = C5 C6/5 Bonded-Pair, Solid, CMP
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Ordering Information
10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E Bonded-Pair Modular Cords
10GX Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid, T568A/B-T568A/B, CMR
Length
2 ft (0.6 m)
4 ft (1.2 m)
7 ft (2.1 m)
10 ft (3.0 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
Length
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
35 ft (10.6 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
Length
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
35 ft (10.6 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
Length
2 ft (0.6 m)
4 ft (1.2 m)
7 ft (2.1 m)
10 ft (3.0 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
Length
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
35 ft (10.6 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
Length
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
35 ft (10.6 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
Length
2 ft (0.6 m)
4 ft (1.2 m)
7 ft (2.1 m)
10 ft (3.0 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
Length
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
35 ft (10.6 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
Length
15 ft (4.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
35 ft (10.6 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
Yellow
CA21104002
CA21104004
CA21104007
CA21104010
CA21104015
CA21104025
Yellow
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Yellow
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—
Yellow
C601104002
C601104004
C601104007
C601104010
C601104015
C601104025
Yellow
—
—
—
—
Yellow
—
—
—
—
Yellow
C501104002
C501104004
C501104007
C501104010
C501104015
C501104025
Yellow
—
—
—
—
Yellow
—
—
—
—
Green
CA21105002
CA21105004
CA21105007
CA21105010
CA21105015
CA21105025
Green
—
—
—
—
Green
—
—
—
—
Green
C601105002
C601105004
C601105007
C601105010
C601105015
C601105025
Green
—
—
—
—
Green
—
—
—
—
Green
C501105002
C501105004
C501105007
C501105010
C501105015
C501105025
Green
—
—
—
—
Green
—
—
—
—
Blue
CA21106002
CA21106004
CA21106007
CA21106010
CA21106015
CA21106025
Blue
CA21206015
CA21206025
CA21206035
CA21206050
Blue
CA21306015
CA21306025
CA21306035
CA21306050
Blue
C601106002
C601106004
C601106007
C601106010
C601106015
C601106025
Blue
C601206015
C601206025
C601206035
C601206050
Blue
C601306015
C601306025
C601306035
C601306050
Blue
C501106002
C501106004
C501106007
C501106010
C501106015
C501106025
Blue
C501206015
C501206025
C501206035
C501206050
Blue
C501306015
C501306025
C501306035
C501306050
Gray
CA21108002
CA21108004
CA21108007
CA21108010
CA21108015
CA21108025
Gray
CA21208015
CA21208025
CA21208035
CA21208050
Gray
CA21308015
CA21308025
CA21308035
CA21308050
Gray
C601108002
C601108004
C601108007
C601108010
C601108015
C601108025
Gray
C601208015
C601208025
C601208035
C601208050
Gray
C601308015
C601308025
C601308035
C601308050
Gray
C501108002
C501108004
C501108007
C501108010
C501108015
C501108025
Gray
C501208015
C501208025
C501208035
C501208050
Gray
C501308015
C501308025
C501308035
C501308050
White
CA21109002
CA21109004
CA21109007
CA21109010
CA21109015
CA21109025
White
CA21209015
CA21209025
CA21209035
CA21209050
White
CA21309015
CA21309025
CA21309035
CA21309050
White
C601109002
C601109004
C601109007
C601109010
C601109015
C601109025
White
C601209015
C601209025
C601209035
C601209050
White
C601309015
C601309025
C601309035
C601309050
White
C501109002
C501109004
C501109007
C501109010
C501109015
C501109025
White
C501209015
C501209025
C501209035
C501209050
White
C501309015
C501309025
C501309035
C501309050
Black
CA21100002
CA21100004
CA21100007
CA21100010
CA21100015
CA21100025
Black
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Black
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Black
C601100002
C601100004
C601100007
C601100010
C601100015
C601100025
Black
-
-
-
-
Black
-
-
-
-
Black
C501100002
C501100004
C501100007
C501100010
C501100015
C501100025
Black
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Black
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10GX Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid, T568A-Open, CMR
These tables provide ordering numbers for the
most popular Bonded-Pair Patch Cords and
Pigtails. Refer to configuration matrices to
customize Bonded-Pair Patch Cord and
Pigtail configurations and generate part
numbers. For other configuration choices,
contact our Customer Service Department
for more information.
10GX Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 23 AWG Solid, T568B-Open, CMR
Accessories
Description
Patch Cord Tool
Velcro Cable Ties, 25 per Roll, Black, 8 in.
Velcro Cable Ties, 25 per Roll, Black, 12 in.
Wrap-around Labels, Gray,
48 Labels/Sheet (25 sheets per pack)
Connecting Tool
Termination Station
Release Tool
Cable Preparation Tool
Part Number
AX102775
AX100783
AX100784
AX101555
AX100749
AX101852
AX101185
1797B
CAT6+ Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A/B-T568A/B, CMR
CAT6+ Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A-Open, CMR
CAT6+ Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568B-Open, CMR
CAT5E Patch Cord, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A/B-T568A/B, CMR
CAT5E Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568A-Open, CMR
CAT5E Pigtail, Bonded-Pair, 4-Pair, 24 AWG Solid, T568B-Open, CMR
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Bonded-Pair Patch Cords
10GX, CAT6+ and CAT5E Bonded-Pair Modular Cords
The Bonded-Pair Advantage
in Modular Cords
A twisted-pair is comprised of two insulated
conductors. The center-to-center distance of the
copper within the two conductors of the pair, or
its centricity, is a key parameter that influences
the pair’s electrical performance
(see Figure 1).
Ideally, this distance should remain fixed and
stable along the length of the twisted pair.
Frequent handling stress applied to modular
cords disturbs this relationship and therefore
also affects the cable’s electrical performance.
The slightest manipulation of a nonbonded-pair
can cause gaps between the two conductors
of the pair.
Even minor disturbances in the spacing can
have a significant impact on the electrical
performance, particularly impedance, return
loss and crosstalk. Since the two conductors
of a Bonded-Pair cable are bonded together,
gaps cannot form in between the conductors.
The physical integrity of the pair is maintained,
resulting in consistent electrical performance.
The stresses of routine modular cord handling
will change the physical structure of a non-
bonded-pair cable. When cords are squeezed
and bent in pathways and cable managers, the
majority of the stress is distributed to the pairs
of the cable. The pairs must withstand this force
despite being manipulated - while, ideally,
maintaining a consistent centricity. Furthermore,
any kink in the cord’s cable also changes the
relationship of the conductors of a pair. For
these reasons, the electrical properties of a
nonbonded-pair cord can degrade over time
(see Figure 2).
In comparison, because of the robust design of
Bonded-Pair cords, concerns about stress and
bend radius are virtually eliminated. Bonded-
Pair Modular Cord cables boast significantly
higher maximum pulling tensions and tighter
bend radii over the recommended guidelines
to accommodate real-world installation issues.
Thus, the electrical performance of Bonded-Pair
Modular Cords experiences few changes over
time and use.
Patch Cord Mechanical Stress Reliability
Belden Bonded-Pair Patch Cords vs. Conventional Nonbonded-pair Patch Cords
( Tested as per TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Normative Annex F.4.3.1)
Patch Cord Mechanical Stress Reliability
Return Loss Margin Variation
(Tested as per TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Normative Annex F.4.3.1)
Return Loss Margin Variation
10
8
Return Loss Margin (dB)
Belden Bonded-
Pair Patch Cords
P
A
S
S
6
4
2
0
F
A
-4
I
L
-6
-8
-2
Nonbonded-pair
Patch Cords
Step 1
Uncoiled
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Compressed into 2.5 in. width
Coiled into 6 in. dia.
Twisted into a figure eight
Only Belden Bonded-Pair Patch Cords maintain their Return Loss performance throughout each step
of the mechanical stress test; providing an exclusive performance advantage.
The integrity of cabling systems and entire
networks depends on the integrity of modular
cords; they are the weakest link in the channel.
When the performance of a simple cord in
the network is compromised, overall system
performance is jeopardized. Bonded-Pair
Modular Cords maintain their physical
integrity – and therefore their electrical
performance – even when subjected to handling
stresses in workstation outlets and patch panel
installations. This means less trouble-shooting
and downtime for the end-user.
Nonbonded-Pair
Bonded-Pair
Figure 1:
The distance between the conductors,
or the conductor-to-conductor centricity, should
remain fixed and stable along the length of the
twisted pair.
Loss of centricity caused by
gaps in an nonbonded-pair.
A Bonded-Pair can be manipulated without
causing performance-robbing gaps
between the pairs.
Nonbonded-Pair
Bonded-Pair
Figure 2:
The slightest manipulation of a nonbonded-pair (left) can cause gaps between
the conductors of the pair and impair electrical performance. Gaps cannot form between
the conductors in a Bonded-Pair (right), resulting in consistent electrical performance.
Belden Technical Support
1.800.BELDEN.1
(1.800.235.3361)
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