What does it mean for a cable to be 'certified'?

A cable being 'certified' indicates that it meets specific performance standards established by industry organizations. This certification process typically involves rigorous testing to ensure that the cable can perform as required in its intended application, such as data transmission, power delivery, or signal integrity.

Certification assures users that the cable has been thoroughly evaluated against established criteria, which may include electrical performance, mechanical durability, and environmental factors. These standards help maintain consistency, reliability, and quality within the industry, ensuring that the cable can effectively support the intended technology, such as network infrastructure or audiovisual systems.

While endorsement by a manufacturer, warranty periods, and environmentally friendly materials may add value to a product, they do not specifically relate to the cable’s performance verification by recognized standards. Certification is all about compliance with the objective criteria that ensure the cable can perform its job reliably in various scenarios.