Twisted pair data communication cable with individually shieled pairs using discontinuous shielding tape
A LAN cable is provided having a plurality of twisted pairs, a jacket surrounding the twisted pair and at least one discontinuous shield tape having a plurality of separated metal segments. The discontinuous shielding tape is folded and arranged between the plurality of twisted pairs, separating each of said plurality of pairs from one another.
1. A LAN cable comprising:
four twisted pairs of insulated conductors;
a jacket surrounding said twisted pairs; and
at least two discontinuous shield tapes each having a plurality of separated metal segments,
wherein said discontinuous shielding tapes are folded and arranged between said four twisted pairs in a partially overlapping manner, separating each of said four pairs from one another.
2. The LAN cable as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said discontinuous shielding tapes are constructed from a substrate layer and a plurality of separated metal elements disposed thereon.
3. The LAN cable as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said discontinuous shielding tapes are folded longitudinally with said separated metal elements outwardly facing and said non-conductive substrate folded onto itself.