Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables

Summary: Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables

Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity Cables

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low-voltage cable in the United States to support demanding distributed antenna system (DAS) deployments for commercial and industrial environments. Our DAS Digital Electricity cables are built for reliable remote power delivery and signal transport across large facilities—helping integrators, contractors, and distributors simplify material planning, meet code requirements, and keep projects on schedule.

As a B2B manufacturer based in Bolingbrook, IL, we focus on practical performance: consistent electrical characteristics, plenum-rated constructions, and shielding options that help your team design to spec and install with confidence. Whether you are building out in-building wireless, public safety DAS, or neutral-host networks, our SmartWire cables provide a dependable foundation for long runs between headend, intermediate distribution points, and remote units.

Why choose Windy City Wire for DAS Digital Electricity cable?

• Purpose-built for DAS and in-building wireless: Individually paired conductors support stable performance for Digital Electricity power delivery and DAS system layouts across complex buildings.
• Code-compliant plenum rating: CMP, UL Listed C(UL)US constructions help simplify specification for air-handling spaces and mixed-use pathways.
• Shielding choices to match the environment: Select unshielded for typical pathways or a WBT shielded construction to help mitigate EMI in electrically noisy areas.
• SmartWire Glide lubrication: Factory-applied lubrication reduces pull friction by up to 70%, helping speed installations and reduce rework.
• Color identification that speeds terminations: Clearly differentiated pair color coding supports efficient field work and consistent quality.
• Made for professional projects: Manufactured in the USA, RoHS compliant, and engineered for the demands of enterprise, healthcare, higher education, transportation, hospitality, venues, and high-rise deployments.

Where these cables fit in your DAS design

• Headend to remote unit runs in large campuses, stadiums, convention centers, and high-rise buildings.
• Public safety DAS backbones and zoned distribution pathways inside plenum spaces.
• High-traffic areas with potential EMI, such as mechanical rooms and risers (use shielded construction as required by design).

Key product characteristics

• Low-voltage SmartWire construction with bare copper conductors, individually paired for predictable electrical performance.
• Plenum rated (CMP), UL Listed C(UL)US for use in air-handling spaces.
• Available in unshielded and WBT shielded options to address different interference scenarios.
• Color-coded pair set: Black/Red, Black/White, Black/Green, Black/Blue.
• RoHS compliant.
• Jacket color options include white with green stripe and black to support site standards and visibility preferences.

Available constructions

• Unshielded, Individually Paired, Plenum (CMP): A flexible DAS Digital Electricity cable for typical in-building pathways where EMI is minimal. UL Listed C(UL)US, RoHS compliant; color-coded pairs and multiple jacket color options support fast, consistent terminations.
• WBT Shielded, Individually Paired, Plenum (CMP): Adds a shield layer to help reduce electromagnetic interference in challenging environments and shared pathways. UL Listed C(UL)US, RoHS compliant; choose jacket colors to align with project standards.

Value for your next DAS project

• Consistent, code-compliant materials that help reduce change orders and streamline submittals.
• Shielding options that let you right-size cost and performance room by room.
• Install-friendly SmartWire features that help your crews pull faster and with fewer issues.
• Responsive support from a U.S. manufacturer focused on low-voltage wire for commercial and industrial applications.

Customization and standardization

Standard jacket colors include white with green stripe and black, and SmartWire can be produced with custom jacket and stripe combinations to align with your organization’s standards. Contact Windy City Wire to discuss color options for consistent identification across projects.

Ready to specify

Windy City Wire’s DAS Digital Electricity cables deliver the reliability, compliance, and installation efficiency that professional teams require. Partner with us to source low-voltage DAS cable products and solutions that keep large-scale wireless projects on time and on budget.

Solutions: Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables

Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables from Windy City Wire are purpose-built for in-building wireless and public safety networks that require reliable remote power delivery over long distances. Designed for fault-managed power architectures, these multi-pair low-voltage cables support centralized power plants feeding remote DAS nodes, small cells, boosters, and other edge devices across complex facilities—without the distance limitations common to traditional low-voltage power distribution.

These DAS cables help integrators, contractors, and design engineers meet performance and code requirements for mission-critical communications. Plenum CMP constructions are available for air-handling spaces, with UL listings and RoHS compliance to align with typical project specifications. Options include unshielded and shielded constructions to address different EMI environments, along with individually paired conductors that make identification and termination straightforward in large-scale deployments.

Where DAS Digital Electricity cables are used

• Commercial cellular DAS for LTE and 5G, including neutral-host deployments
• Public Safety DAS / ERRCS to support emergency responder radio coverage
• Private cellular networks (CBRS, Private LTE, Private 5G) across campuses and enterprises
• Distributed small cell and radio remotes in high-density venues
• Remote powering for RF repeaters, BDAs, head-end expansions, and network edge devices supported by Digital Electricity platforms

Typical integrations and topologies

• Head-end to remote DAS units, BDAs, and radio heads in star or distributed topologies
• Hybrid fiber + copper runs, with fiber handling RF/transport and copper delivering fault-managed power
• Backbone pathways in plenum spaces, MPOE/IDF to remote node connections, and vertical risers
• Co-deployments alongside building systems where remote power is required, such as network switches, IoT gateways, and select AV/Wi‑Fi infrastructure that leverages Digital Electricity extenders

Industries and environments

• Healthcare facilities, hospitals, and medical campuses
• Airports, transit hubs, tunnels, and transportation corridors
• Arenas, stadiums, convention centers, and large public venues
• Commercial real estate and high-rise office towers
• Hospitality, resorts, and casinos
• Higher education, K–12, and multi-building campuses
• Manufacturing, utilities, and heavy industrial plants
• Warehouses, logistics centers, and cold storage
• Municipal, public safety, and critical infrastructure sites
• Data centers, laboratories, and R&D facilities

Why choose these DAS Digital Electricity cables

• Engineered for fault-managed power: Supports Digital Electricity architectures that deliver safe, monitored power over extended distances to remote radios and system components.
• Plenum CMP constructions: Suitable for air-handling spaces to help meet NFPA/IFC-driven in-building wireless requirements where plenum pathways are common.
• UL Listed and RoHS compliant: Aligns with typical B2B specifications for commercial and industrial projects.
• Individually paired conductors: Simplifies identification of circuits and A/B feeds at the head-end and remote nodes, improving installation efficiency and serviceability.
• Shielding options: Choose unshielded for standard office and commercial environments or shielded constructions for higher-EMI areas (e.g., near VFDs, heavy equipment, or medical imaging).
• Jacket options: Available jacket color choices support zone identification and clear pathway segmentation during large builds.

Common use cases across DAS projects

• Powering remote DAS units from centralized power rooms to reduce distributed electrical infrastructure
• Extending reach beyond typical PoE distances for networked radios and edge devices
• Standardizing cable pathways in multi-operator or neutral-host systems to streamline operations and maintenance
• Supporting code-mandated public safety radio coverage in new construction and retrofits

Selection guidance

• Environment: Use plenum CMP cable in air-handling spaces; consider shielded options in high-interference zones.
• Run length and load: Match cable construction to the expected distance and power delivery requirements specified by your Digital Electricity platform and DAS OEM.
• Identification: Individually paired, color-coded conductors aid in circuit management across large multi-floor installations.

Project and spec alignment

• Meets typical in-building wireless and public safety DAS design needs with UL Listed, RoHS compliant, plenum CMP options
• Supports centralized power strategies to simplify maintenance and reduce on-floor electrical complexity
• Integrates with leading Digital Electricity and fault-managed power systems used in DAS and small cell deployments

Windy City Wire manufactures low-voltage cable for contractors, integrators, and distributors who build and support in-building wireless. Our DAS Digital Electricity cable portfolio helps teams deliver consistent power, predictable installation practices, and code-compliant performance across complex commercial and industrial environments.

Frequently Asked Questions: Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables

• What constructions are available with this SmartWire Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables cable?

  16 AWG 4-pair bare copper, individually paired; plenum-rated UL Listed C(UL)US CMP; available in Non-Shielded and WBT versions; RoHS compliant; nominal OD 0.279 in; supplied on standard 1000 ft spools.

• What other colors is this SmartWire Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Digital Electricity™ Cables cable available in?

  Available jacket colors: White with Green Stripe and Black.

• Do you stock 1/2" Coax DAS Cable?

  Yes, we stock 1/2” coax for all survivability requirements.

• Who are Windy City Wire's valued partners in the DAS market?

  Windy City Wire is proud to partner with companies like RFS, ADRF, Westell, iBwave, GWave, RFI and others. Additional partner information can be found at https://windycitywire.com/resource-cetner/das

• Can DAS cables be RackPacked?

  No, DAS cables cannot be RackPacked as these spools of cable are large and not conducive to being used with the SmartWire RackPack solution.

• Do the DAS cables work with the RackPack Transportation devices?

  No, the spools are much larger than the RackPack boxes.

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• DAS ROM/BOM Request Form
• Check out our DAS Resource Section
• Learn more about our SmartWire Cable
• The RackPack - Our patented cable delivery solution
• Our Transporters - RackPack Transportation Devices
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