Product Number: 7893A
Audio Snake Cable, #26-16pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded, CM
Digital Audio Snake Cable, CM-Rated, 16-26 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil® bonded to numbered/color-coded PVC jackets so both strip simultaneously, PVC jacket
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Availability:
Global
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Global inventory:
Available
Specifications
Product Overview
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Suitable Applications |
Multi-channel interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles; Live events or studio sound; Analog audio |
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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | Stranding | Material | Nominal Diameter | No. of Pairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 7x34 | TC - Tinned Copper | 0.019 in | 16 |
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Conductor Count |
32 |
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Total Number of Pairs |
16 |
Insulation
| Material | Material Trade Name | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE - Polyethylene (Foam) | Datalene® | 0.054 in | 0.0175 in |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brown and Numbered 1 |
| 2 | Red and Numbered 2 |
| 3 | Orange and Numbered 3 |
| 4 | Yellow and Numbered 4 |
| 5 | Green and Numbered 5 |
| 6 | Blue and Numbered 6 |
| 7 | Purple and Numbered 7 |
| 8 | Gray and Numbered 8 |
| 9 | White and Numbered 9 |
| 10 | Black and Numbered 10 |
| 11 | Tan and Numbered 11 |
| 12 | Pink and Numbered 12 |
| 13 | Gray/Brown Stripe and Numbered 13 |
| 14 | Gray/Red Stripe and Numbered 14 |
| 15 | Gray/Orange Stripe and Numbered 15 |
| 16 | Gray/Yellow Stripe and Numbered 16 |
Color Chart 2
| Number | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Red & Black |
| 2 | Red & Black |
| 3 | Red & Black |
| 4 | Red & Black |
| 5 | Red & Black |
| 6 | Red & Black |
| 7 | Red & Black |
| 8 | Red & Black |
| 9 | Red & Black |
| 10 | Red & Black |
| 11 | Red & Black |
| 12 | Red & Black |
| 13 | Red & Black |
| 14 | Red & Black |
| 15 | Red & Black |
| 16 | Red & Black |
Inner Shield
| Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] | Drainwire Material | Drainwire Diameter | Drainwire AWG | Drainwire Construction n x D |
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| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® | 100% | TC - Tinned Copper | 0.019 in | 26 | Stranded |
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Table Notes |
Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket |
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Inner Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness |
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| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.136 in | 0.014 in |
Outer Shield
| Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] | Drainwire Material | Drainwire Diameter | Drainwire AWG | Drainwire Construction n x D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® | 100% | TC - Tinned Copper | 0.019 in | 26 | Stranded |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness | Ripcord |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.77 in | 0.064 in | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Individual Pair Nominal Shield DCR | Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| 25.5 Ohm/1000ft | 37.3 Ohm/1000ft | 37.3 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield |
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| 12.5 pF/ft | 25 pF/ft |
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance |
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| 0.25 µH/ft |
Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance |
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| 110 Ohm |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
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| 0.384 MHz | 0.84 dB/100ft |
| 0.7056 MHz | 1.14 dB/100ft |
| 0.768 MHz | 1.18 dB/100ft |
| 1.024 MHz | 1.34 dB/100ft |
| 1.4112 MHz | 1.5 dB/100ft |
| 1.536 MHz | 1.54 dB/100ft |
| 2.048 MHz | 1.69 dB/100ft |
| 2.8224 MHz | 1.86 dB/100ft |
| 3.072 MHz | 1.92 dB/100ft |
| 4.096 MHz | 2.14 dB/100ft |
| 5.6448 MHz | 2.4 dB/100ft |
| 6.144 MHz | 2.47 dB/100ft |
| 8.192 MHz | 2.75 dB/100ft |
| 11.2896 MHz | 3.09 dB/100ft |
| 12.288 MHz | 3.18 dB/100ft |
| 24.576 MHz | 4.2 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] |
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| 76% |
High Frequency
| Frequency [MHz] |
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| 0.384 MHz |
| 0.7056 MHz |
| 0.768 MHz |
| 1.024 MHz |
| 1.4112 MHz |
| 1.536 MHz |
| 2.048 MHz |
| 2.8224 MHz |
| 3.072 MHz |
| 4.096 MHz |
| 5.6448 MHz |
| 6.144 MHz |
| 8.192 MHz |
| 11.2896 MHz |
| 12.288 MHz |
| 24.576 MHz |
Temperature Range
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Operating Temperature Range |
-30°C To +80°C |
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Mechanical Characteristics
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Bulk Cable Weight |
198 lbs/1000ft |
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Max. Pull Tension |
171 lbs |
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Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis |
7.75 in |
Standards
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NEC/(UL) Compliance |
CM |
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CEC/C(UL) Compliance |
CM |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
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Environmental Space |
Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum) |
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EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
Yes |
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EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) |
Yes |
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EU Directive Compliance |
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
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EU CE Mark |
Yes |
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MII Order #39 (China RoHS) |
Yes |
Suitability
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Suitability - Indoor |
Yes |
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Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
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UL Flammability |
UL1685 UL Loading |
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Plenum/Non-Plenum
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Plenum (Y/N) |
No |
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Related Part Numbers
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Footnote |
C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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Product Notes
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Notes |
Pair jackets and shields are bonded so both strip simultaneously with automatic stripping equipment. Datalene® insulation features include low dielectric constant and a dissipation factor for high-speed, low-distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight. |
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History
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Update and Revision |
Revision Number: 0.359 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Information
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Update and Revision |
Revision Number: 0.359 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Part Numbers
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC |
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| 7893A Z4B2000 | Violet | Reel | 2,000 ft | 612825003601 |
| 7893A Z4B1000 | Violet Z4B | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825434252 |