Cat6 cables are designed for operating frequencies of up to 250 MHz and are used for signal transmission with high data transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps. Due to the high signal frequencies, special care is required during installation and assembly, particularly at the connection points of the wires. The individual wire pairs in Cat6 are twisted at different tightness levels, further reducing susceptibility to interference compared to Cat5e. Application areas for Cat6 cables include voice and data transmission as well as multimedia and ATM networks. Even more powerful are cables according to Cat6e (500 MHz) and Cat6a (625 MHz).

A significant advantage of slim patch cables is their use in cabling racks and 48-port switches. Their extremely thin design and great flexibility help avoid cable clutter, maintaining organization. A Wirewin Cat6 slim patch cable features a flexible and wide connector protection as well as a length print on both ends, allowing for better order in your distribution cabinets. These cables are the optimal solution for connecting IP phones to your network. With their short connector and flexibility, they are perfectly suited for this application. Despite their extremely thin construction, Power over Ethernet supply for IP phones is also possible with these cables. Additionally, the cables are no longer flat as usual, but now have a round shape.

The AWG (American Wire Gauge) system is based on the manufacturing process of wires and indicates the conductor thickness of copper wire. AWG36 corresponds to a conductor cross-section of 0.0127 mm².