The Asia-Pacific patch cable market growth analysis includes the assessment of Australia & New Zealand, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. China’s telecom network operators have deployed fiber in various telecom applications, including inter-city and intra-city connections, FTTx, and mobile cellular systems. Additionally, companies and government authorities in China are installing fiber systems to support the electric power grid, railways, highways, pipelines, airports, Wi-Fi hotspots, data centers, and other uses. Reports indicate that China is launching a program to enhance infrastructure development, including 5G networks and data centers, as the country moves past the initial phase of the coronavirus crisis.

In Vietnam, the Urban Development Department has proposed a plan to develop a smart city by 2025 with a vision extending to 2030. The government has also introduced policies to prioritize the development of the digital industry, smart tourism, smart agriculture, and telecommunication infrastructure. Ho Chi Minh City is poised to become Vietnam’s first smart city, emphasizing cloud computing infrastructure, big data, the construction of data centers, and security-monitoring centers. Hanoi aims to become a smart city by 2030, focusing on four key sectors: healthcare, education, transport, and tourism.

The Asia-Pacific patch cable market segmentation includes product type, end-user, application, and cable category. The cable category segment includes RG6, CAT 6A, CAT 5E, multimode optical fiber, CAT 6, CAT 7, CAT 5, CAT 3, and other cable categories.

Category 5, or CAT 5 Ethernet cable, succeeded CAT 3 as a UTP cable capable of higher data transfer rates. CAT 5 introduced 10/100Mbps speeds and replaced the CAT 3 standard for Ethernet use in the mid-90s due to its higher data transmission capabilities. CAT 5 cables consist of four twisted pairs, totaling eight 24-gauge copper wires, and are unshielded with an outer stamped sheath. The precise twisting of the wire pairs reduces electronic noise over long distances, facilitating high data rates. CAT 5 is commonly used for 10/100Base-T Internet and analog voice installations. However, it has been superseded by CAT 5e, which supports gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) and longer cable runs up to 1,150 feet.

Category 3 Ethernet cable, commonly known as CAT 3 or station wire, is one of the oldest types of Ethernet cables. It is an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable capable of carrying 10 megabits per second of data or voice transmission, with a maximum bandwidth of 16 MHz. CAT 3 is used in 10Base-T and token ring networks, which can transmit data at speeds of 10 Mbps. It delivers good voice communication performance, offering 16 MHz of bandwidth, sufficient for phone calls. Additionally, it is favored in network environments where electromagnetic interference is minimal.

Some of the leading companies in the Asia-Pacific patch cable market are Corning Inc, CommScope Inc, Comnen Technology Co Ltd, etc.

Comnen Technology Co Ltd, established in 2002 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is an Ethernet patch cable manufacturer and supplier. With over 17 years of experience in network cable solutions, Comnen produces high-quality patch cables for clients such as D-Link, Samsung, and Datacom. The company also offers OEM patch cable services. Their product portfolio includes flat patch cables and ultra-thin patch cables, featuring products like Flat Cat6 UTP Molded Short Patch Cables, 3 Feet Black Shielded FTP/STP Flat Cat6 Patch Cables, and 10G Slim Cat6a Network Patch Cables.