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Patch Cords

The below listed companies have been 3P certified as suppliers of high quality patch cords. The table below gives a survey of all suppliers having a valid 3P certification together with performance ratings of such certifications.

3P certification of patch cords is always carried out as a qualification of the full production line including approval of product, production line and quality assurance.

Verification programmes for patch cords

Three ratings of patch cords

The 3P verification programme is based on three ratings of patch cords, i.e. Cat. 5, Cat. 5+ and Cat. 6. Presently there has been no interest for certification of Cat. 7 patch cords.

Standardisation of patch cords

Standardisation is in its early stages when it comes to patch cords

Guide to selection of patch cords

Although this article is not up to date it can still provide a pointer when selecting patch cords.

Overall 3P Ratings for Cabling Components

3P has defined names for the different classes and categories which provides easy understanding for the market to what the ratings stand for. 3P covers both ISO/IEC, CENELEC and TIA/EIA requirements in our certifications in order to be sure that the 3P certifications always are valid world wide.

Overall types of certification

A 3P certification is issued in two different ways: As a capability approval of products sent to 3P (certified as "Attestation of Conformity") or as a full production line approval (certified as "Compliance Statement").

Validity of certifications

Validity period for certifications depends on type of certification.

3P Support

3P will be available for the market in case of inquiries about 3P certified products.


3P Third Party Testing Agern Allé 3 DK-2970 Hoersholm Denmark (+45) 45 57 22 00