Black 5ft Cat5e Patch Cable Performance, Design, and Value100 % Factory Tested50 Micro Inch Gold plated contactsExceeds ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2 connecting hardware requirementsUltra Slim Low Profile boots for high density applications, no width wasted on boot.Backwards compatible to all lower rated category componentsConstructed with (Ultra Flexible, EZ release, Snag Free Molded Strain relief)Stranded bare 24 AWG copper wire (no substandard tinned copper materials used)Safety: UL listed with 94V-0 rated plugs, CSA, CMG, FT4 Flame rated