FTP CAT5e stands for Foiled Twisted Pair, Category 5 Enhanced. It is a type of Ethernet cable that:
Meets FTP CAT5e standards (supporting speeds up to 1 Gbps over 100 meters),
Includes an overall aluminum foil shield to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk.
Inside the cable are 4 twisted pairs of copper wires.
Unlike UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), FTP CAT5e includes a foil shield that wraps around all the pairs.
This shield helps:
Protect against external EMI (e.g., from power cables or machinery),
Minimize internal crosstalk between wire pairs.
Reduced signal degradation in electrically noisy environments.
Improved performance stability for networks in industrial or high-interference zones.
Enhanced data integrity — fewer errors and retransmissions.
Typical Applications:
Offices near industrial equipment
Elevator control rooms
CCTV systems
Hospital IT rooms
Warehouses with motorized machinery
