No, each pair is a balanced transmission line. They actually convey RF and the twist of the pair cancels out radiation leaving the pair and entering other pairs. The twist also prevents interference from the other pairs. So separating them actually will make interference less and lower specs like NEXT (Near End Cross Talk).
From: Paul McCall Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 6:15 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] Cat5 termination question If you strip back the insulation, shielding, drain wire etc. from a Cat5 cable a few inches, but keep the 4 twists in place up until the connector (like normal), but the 4 pairs are loose from each other, does that affect data flow? Paul Paul McCall, President PDMNet, Inc. / Florida Broadband, Inc. 658 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL 32962 772-564-6800 pa...@pdmnet.net www.pdmnet.com www.floridabroadband.com
