The Belden 2302ELZ is a high-performance Category 6A cable designed for a variety of networking applications. This cable supports advanced data communication standards, making it suitable for both current and future networking demands. Below is a detailed overview of its specifications, features, and applications.

Product Overview

Applications

Suitable for:
- Horizontal and building backbone cabling
- 10GBase-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
- 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
- 100Base-T and 10Base-T
- FDDI and ATM networks

Technical Specifications

Construction Details

Component	Specification
Conductor	23 AWG Solid BC (Bare Copper)
Pairs	4
Elements	8 (2 per pair)
Insulation	PE – Polyethylene
Nominal Diameter	1.18 mm (0.0465 in)
Color Code	White/Blue, Blue, White/Orange, Orange, White/Green, Green, White/Brown, Brown
Outer Jacket	LSZH – Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Nominal Jacket Diameter	7.2 mm (0.28 in)

Electrical Characteristics

Characteristic	Value
Max. Conductor DCR	9.5 Ohm/km
Max. Mutual Capacitance	56 pF/m (17 pF/ft)
Max. Capacitance Unbalance	160 pF/100m
Nominal Characteristic Impedance	100 Ohm
Max. Delay Skew	45 ns/100m
Nominal Velocity of Propagation	67%

High Frequency Performance

Frequency (MHz)	Max. Insertion Loss (dB/100m)	Min. NEXT (dB)	Min. PSNEXT (dB)	Min. ACR (dB)	Min. PSACR (dB)	Min. RL (dB)
1	2.1	75.3	72.3	73.2	70.2	20
4	3.8	66.3	63.3	62.5	59.5	23
10	5.9	60.3	57.3	54.4	51.4	25
100	19.1	45.3	42.3	26.2	23.2	20.1
250	31.1	39.3	36.3	8.3	5.3	17.3

Mechanical Characteristics

Operating Temperature: -30°C to +60°C
Installation Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Bend Radius:
- Stationary: 29 mm (1.1 in)
- Installation: 58 mm (2.3 in)
Max. Pull Tension: 110 N (25 lbf)
Bulk Cable Weight: 50 kg/km

Standards and Compliance

The Belden 2302ELZ cable meets several important standards and compliance regulations:

Environmental Suitability: Indoor – Euroclass Eca
Flammability: IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca
IEEE Compliance: PoE: IEEE 802.3bt Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4
TIA/EIA Compliance: ANSI/TIA 568.2-D
ISO/IEC Compliance: ISO/IEC 11801-1, IEC 61034-2 (Smoke Density Min Transmittance = 60%)
CENELEC Compliance: EN 50173-1
Halogen Free Standards: IEC 62821-1, IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2

Available Variants

Item Number	Color	Put-up Type	Length	EAN
2302ELZ.06500	Blue	Reel	500 m	8719605170439

The Belden 2302ELZ is engineered to deliver superior performance in demanding networking environments, making it a reliable choice for professionals seeking high-quality cabling solutions.