Product Number: 1538A
RISC 6000, #28-3pr, BC, PO, O/A Foil+Braid, PVC Jkt, CL2, 120Ω
RISC 6000 IBM N Cable, 28 AWG stranded (7x36) bare copper conductors, patented step polyolefin insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® shielded + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket (see RISC color code chart below).
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Specifications
Product Overview
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Suitable Applications |
For RISC Systems where energy efficiency is Key |
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Construction Details
Conductor
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | 3 | 28 AWG | 7x36 | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pair(s) | PP - Polypropylene | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) | 0.035 in (0.89 mm) | White & Blue, White & Orange, White & Green |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 28 AWG (7x36) TC |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 65% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.02 in (0.51 mm) | 0.230 in |
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Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) |
0.230 in |
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Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | Nom. Characteristic Impedence | Max. Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.6 Ohm/1000ft | 12 pF/ft (39 pF/m) | 21.5 pF/ft (70.5 pF/m) | 120 Ohm | 0.7 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating |
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| 300 V |
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
| UL Temperature | Operating |
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| 60°C | -20°C to +60°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | Installation Min. |
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| 2.30 in (58.4 mm) | 2.30 in |
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Max. Pull Tension |
33.9 lbs (15.4 kg) |
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Bulk Cable Weight |
22 lbs/1000ft |
Standards and Compliance
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Environmental Suitability |
Indoor, Indoor |
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Flammability / Reaction to Fire |
UL1685 UL Loading |
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CPR Compliance |
CPR Euroclass: Eca |
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NEC / UL Compliance |
Article 725, CL2 |
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European Directive Compliance |
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
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UK Regulation Compliance |
UKCA Mark |
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APAC Compliance |
China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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Other Standard Compliance(s) |
IBM Part No. N Cable, RJ-45 compatible |
Product Notes
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Notes |
US Patent # 5,220,130. Single conductors are dually insulated. The outer layer of insulation must be stripped off before attaching modular connectors. |
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History
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Update and Revision |
Revision Number: 0.426 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Information
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Update and Revision |
Revision Number: 0.426 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Part Numbers
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1538A 0081000 | Gray | 612825117612 | C |
| 1538A 008U1000 | Gray | 612825117605 |