Custom Ethernet Cable Assemblies

Y.C. Cable manufactures custom Ethernet cable assemblies for networking equipment, telecom systems, industrial electronics, servers, communication equipment, and other OEM applications.

Assemblies can be manufactured according to customer-approved drawings, cable category requirements, connector specifications, cable length, shielding, mechanical requirements, and testing criteria.

Available project configurations may include Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A Ethernet cable assemblies based on the requirements of the specific application.

Ethernet Cable Assembly Configurations

Custom Ethernet projects may include:

• Cat5e cable assemblies

• Cat6 cable assemblies

• Cat6A cable assemblies

• RJ45 cable assemblies

• Shielded Ethernet cables

• Unshielded Ethernet cables

• Custom-length Ethernet cables

• Equipment-to-equipment connections

• Internal equipment Ethernet connections

• Customer-defined connector configurations

The appropriate cable category and construction should be selected according to the required network interface, installation environment, cable length, shielding requirements, and equipment design.

Custom Length & Connector Options

Ethernet cable assemblies can be manufactured to customer-defined mechanical requirements.

Options may include:

• Custom cable length

• RJ45 connector configurations

• Customer-specified connectors

• Straight or application-specific cable routing

• Connector orientation

• Cable jacket requirements

• Cable color

• Labels and identification

• Protective sleeving

• Strain relief

• Customer packaging requirements

For fully application-specific cable configurations, visit Custom Cable Assembly.

Shielded & Unshielded Ethernet Cables

The required shielding configuration depends on the electrical environment and equipment requirements.

Projects may use:

• Unshielded twisted-pair construction

• Shielded twisted-pair construction

• Foil shielding

• Braided shielding when specified

• Shielded connectors

• Drain wires

• Customer-defined grounding and shield termination

Shielding should be based on the actual system and EMI/RFI requirements rather than applied automatically to every Ethernet assembly.

Ethernet Cable Performance Requirements

Ethernet performance depends on the complete cable assembly design, including:

• Cable category

• Cable construction

• Connector system

• Termination quality

• Cable length

• Shielding and grounding

• Routing

• Installation environment

• Required test criteria

The required category and data-performance requirements should be identified in the customer specification.

Ethernet Cable Applications

Custom Ethernet cable assemblies may support:

• Routers

• Network switches

• Servers

• Communication equipment

• Industrial controllers

• Automation equipment

• Test and measurement equipment

• Data infrastructure

• Embedded electronic equipment

• Telecom systems

• Other Ethernet-enabled OEM equipment

For broader communication-system requirements, visit Telecom & Communication Cable Assemblies.

For AI servers, GPU systems, and data infrastructure, visit AI & Data Center Cable Solutions.

Industrial Ethernet Applications

Ethernet connections used inside industrial equipment may have different requirements from standard office or commercial patch cables.

Project considerations may include:

• Cable routing space

• Equipment vibration

• Repeated movement

• Shielding

• Grounding

• Connector retention

• Cable flexibility

• Protective jackets

• Strain relief

• Equipment-specific installation requirements

For industrial equipment projects, visit Industrial Cable Assemblies.

Manufacturing & Testing

Depending on the approved Ethernet cable design, manufacturing may include:

• Cable cutting and preparation

• Jacket stripping

• Conductor preparation

• Connector termination

• Shield preparation

• Shield termination

• Strain-relief assembly

• Labeling

• Visual inspection

• Wiring verification

• Continuity testing

• Customer-defined Ethernet or functional testing

Testing requirements should be defined according to the specific cable category, interface, and customer requirements.

Learn more about Cable Assembly Manufacturing Capabilities.

Prototype to Production

Ethernet cable projects may begin with:

• Engineering prototypes

• NPI builds

• First articles

• Fit evaluation

• Network or electrical evaluation

• Low-volume manufacturing

• Repeat OEM production

For development-stage projects, visit Quick-Turn Cable Assembly Prototyping.

For released designs with approved drawings and BOMs, visit Build-to-Print Cable Assembly Services.   

What We Need to Quote

Please provide as much of the following information as possible:

• Drawing or cable specification

• Required Ethernet category

• Connector manufacturer and part number

• Cable manufacturer and part number, when specified

• Cable length

• Shielding requirements

• Connector configuration

• Cable color

• Mechanical requirements

• Quantity

• Annual forecast

• Testing requirements

• Current revision

• Target delivery date

Frequently Asked Questions

What Ethernet cable categories does Y.C. Cable support?

Projects may include Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cable assemblies according to customer requirements and the approved product design.

Can Ethernet cables be made to custom lengths?

Yes. Cable length, connector configuration, shielding, color, labeling, and other mechanical requirements can be manufactured according to customer-approved specifications.

Can you manufacture shielded Ethernet cable assemblies?

Yes. Shielding and grounding configurations can be reviewed according to the equipment and electrical requirements of the project.

Can you manufacture Ethernet cables for industrial equipment?

Yes. Ethernet assemblies for industrial equipment can be reviewed for requirements involving routing, shielding, strain relief, cable flexibility, mechanical protection, and testing.

Can you manufacture from our released Ethernet cable drawing?

Yes. Customer drawings, BOMs, connector specifications, cable requirements, quantities, and test criteria can be reviewed for manufacturing.

Request an Ethernet Cable Assembly Quote

Send us your drawing, Ethernet category, connector requirements, cable length, shielding requirements, quantities, and testing criteria.

Request an Ethernet Cable Quote