Gold plated contacts. Gold plating eliminates corrosion and provides maximum conductivity to ensure data integrity. Snag free boots. Snag free boots prevent cable kinks and bent pins when removing them from patch panels. Impedance matched. Wire and connectors are carefully matched to virtually eliminate echoing and cancellation, providing high-speed, error-free transmission. Strain relief. Strain relief increases strength while sustaining maximum flexibility even under extreme conditions. Unique PVC jacket. Exclusive polymer technology provides unsurpassed durability and flexibility.