The **A-MCSSP60020-R** is a specific part number typically associated with high-performance networking cables, specifically **Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cat6 Patch Cables**. Below is a detailed breakdown of its electronic and physical specifications. --- ## 1. Technical Specifications The part number follows a modular nomenclature used by manufacturers like *ASSMANN WSW Components*. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Category** | Cat6 (Category 6) | | **Shielding Type** | S/FTP (Shielded Foiled Twisted Pair) | | **Length** | 2.0 Meters (Approx. 6.5 feet) | | **Connector Type** | RJ45 (8P8C) | | **Conductor Material** | Copper (CU) | | **AWG Size** | Typically 26/7 or 27/7 AWG | | **Color** | Red (indicated by the "-R" suffix) | --- ## 2. Key Electronic Components & Features ### A. S/FTP Shielding Architecture This is the most critical electronic aspect of the part. * **Individual Foil Shielding:** Each of the four pairs is wrapped in metallic foil to reduce **Crosstalk** (interference between wire pairs). * **Outer Braid Shielding:** An overall tinned copper braid surrounds all pairs, providing protection against **Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)** and **Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)**. ### B. Gold-Plated Contacts The RJ45 connectors feature gold plating (often 30µ" to 50µ"). This ensures: * **Corrosion Resistance:** Prevents oxidation over time. * **Signal Integrity:** Maintains low contact resistance for high-speed data transmission. ### C. Frequency and Bandwidth * **Frequency:** Rated for up to **250 MHz**. * **Data Rate:** Supports up to **10 Gbps** (10GBASE-T) over shorter distances, though officially rated for 1 Gbps at standard lengths. --- ## 3. Physical Construction ### Strain Relief (Snagless Boot) The "SSP" in the part number often refers to the molded strain relief boot. This protects the locking clip of the RJ45 plug and prevents the cable from being damaged by tight bends. ### LSZH Jacket (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Many versions of this specific series use LSZH materials. In the event of a fire, this material emits limited smoke and no toxic halogen gases, making it safer for use in data centers and industrial environments. --- ## 4. Common Applications * **Data Centers:** Connecting servers to patch panels in high-density racks. * **Industrial Environments:** Where electric motors or power lines might cause EMI. * **PoE (Power over Ethernet):** Due to the pure copper conductors, these cables are suitable for PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ applications.