CAT5E FTP Keystone Jack are designed for high-performance networking applications, providing reliable connectivity while minimizing electromagnetic interference. Featuring a shielded twisted pair design with continuous aluminum foil protection, these ftp jacks ensure optimal signal quality, cross-talk reduction, and maximum bandwidth.
Easy to install, they are compatible with standard wall plates and patch panels, making them ideal for both residential and commercial environments.
With their durable construction and enhanced attenuation performance, these ftp keystone modules are perfect for high-speed data transmission. If your infrastructure demands higher bandwidth for 10GbE networks, you can also explore our heavy-duty CAT6 FTP keystone jack portfolio to future-proof your enterprise systems.
CAT5E FTP Keystone Jack are designed for enhanced network performance and reduced interference.
They feature a foiled twisted pair (FTP) construction with overall foil shielding to eliminate alien cross-talk and external noise in high-density installations.
These jacks are compatible with standard 110/88 punch down tools for easy installation and come with color-coded wiring for simplified terminations.
They support high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbps over distances of 100 meters.
Durable and reliable, they are ideal for both residential and commercial networking applications.
| Frequency | IL | NEXT | FEXT | RL |
(MHz) | (dB) | (dB) | (dB) | (dB) |
1.0 | 0.1 | 65.0 | 65.0 | 30.0 |
4.0 | 0.1 | 65.0 | 63.1 | 30.0 |
8.0 | 0.1 | 64.9 | 57.0 | 30.0 |
10.0 | 0.1 | 63.0 | 55.1 | 30.0 |
16.0 | 0.2 | 58.9 | 51.0 | 30.0 |
20.0 | 0.2 | 57.0 | 49.1 | 30.0 |
25.0 | 0.2 | 55.0 | 47.1 | 30.0 |
31.3 | 0.2 | 53.1 | 45.2 | 28.1 |
62.5 | 0.3 | 47.1 | 39.2 | 28.1 |
100.0 | 0.4 | 43.0 | 35.1 | 18.0 |
When designing a structured cabling system, understanding the noise level of your deployment environment is key to choosing the correct jack architecture. Below is a quick comparison to help you select between UTP (Unshielded), FTP (Foiled), and SFTP (Shielded Foiled) configurations:
| Jack Type | Shielding Structure | EMI Protection Level | Best For (Application Environments) | Cost Impact |
| UTP Keystone Jacks | No metal shield / Plastic housing | Baseline | Standard residential buildings or small office spaces with zero proximity to high-voltage lines. | Budget-friendly |
| FTP Keystone Jacks | Single-layer aluminum foil wrap | Moderate to High | Commercial buildings, data tracks running parallel to fluorescent lighting, or standard office power conduits. | Highly Cost-Effective |
| SFTP Keystone Jacks | Braided mesh + Aluminum foil double shield | Maximum | Heavy industrial manufacturing plants, airport control rooms, or broadcasting studios with severe interference. | Premium |
Using this structural matrix ensures that you do not over-engineer low-risk commercial setups, while simultaneously preventing severe packet loss in high-interference industrial applications.
Yes, premium-grade ftp jack modules are fully engineered to support IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+), and high-wattage 802.3bt (PoE++ Type 3 & Type 4) configurations.
Because Power over Ethernet infuses continuous electrical current directly into the copper twisted pairs alongside data signals, cable bundle and connector temperatures inherently rise. In dense installations—such as feeding power to multiple IP surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless Access Points (APs)—this thermal buildup can lead to insertion loss degradation and eventual packet drops.
The metal-shielded casing and robust foil design of an ftp keystone module help dissipate this heat much more efficiently than standard plastic unshielded alternatives, keeping the core mating parameters stable.
If you are setting up large-scale commercial networks that demand strict heat management and zero cross-talk under maximum PoE load, pairing these with a high-density, integrated shielded keystone jack assembly ensures pristine transmission.
Furthermore, if your network core infrastructure is expanding and requires far higher bandwidth or 10G capabilities to future-proof your system beyond baseline 1Gbps limits, we highly recommend upgrading critical links using our CAT6 UTP keystone jack or our high-performance CAT6A UTP keystone jack portfolios to achieve total network resilience.
The primary advantage is its superior immunity to EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and cross-talk. While a standard UTP jack has an unshielded plastic housing, an ftp keystone jack features a premium die-cast metal or silver-plated shell that wraps around the termination points. This shield creates a continuous barrier that blocks external noise from power lines or nearby wireless equipment, ensuring cleaner data packets and fewer re-transmissions.
Yes, you can physically terminate a CAT6 or CAT6A cable onto a CAT5E FTP jack, but the overall link will be bottlenecked to CAT5E performance specifications (up to 1 Gbps speed and 100 MHz bandwidth). If your networking project demands true high-speed 10G performance and full bandwidth capabilities, it is highly recommended to pair your high-grade cables with our dedicated CAT6 FTP keystone jack or our top-tier CAT6A FTP keystone jack modules to maintain network standards compliance.
Our CAT5E FTP modular jacks are engineered for high-efficiency deployments and are fully compatible with industry-standard 110 and 88 punch-down tools. The interior features clear, high-visibility color-coded wiring diagrams supporting both T568A and T568B standards. This ensures that field technicians can perform rapid, error-free terminations without needing proprietary, high-cost installation tooling.
This professional-grade ftp jack is designed to securely terminate solid or stranded copper network wires ranging from 22 AWG to 26 AWG. The internal IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) contacts are engineered to pierce the wire insulation cleanly, providing a gas-tight, corrosion-resistant connection. This versatile wire gauge support makes these modules highly adaptable for bulk infrastructure projects, allowing seamless integration with various commercial indoor patch cables.