8168

RS232/422 Low Cap, #24-8pr, FPO, Indiv.& O/A Foils+Braid, PVC Jkt, CM, 100Ω

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Computer EIA RS-232/422, Digital Audio Cable, 24 AWG stranded (7x32) tinned copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, 8 twisted pairs individually Beldfoil® shielded + overall 100% Beldfoil® + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), drain wire, PVC jacket.
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Specifications
Product Overview

Suitable Applications

RS-232 Extended Distance & RS-422 Applications; Computer Communications; Low Voltage Analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...); Low Voltage Digital Control (24v, …); Digital Audio; Panel Wiring

Construction Details
Conductor
Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Pair(s) 8 24 AWG 7x32 TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Pair(s) PE - Polyethylene (Foam) 0.019 in (0.48 mm) 0.061 in (1.5 mm) Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue, Black & Yellow, Black & Brown, Black & Orange, Red & White
Inner Shield
Element Shield Type Material Coverage Drainwire Type Notes
Pair(s) Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC each pair, Z-Fold® Foil-in
Outer Shield
Shield Type Material Coverage
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100%
Braid Tinned Copper (TC) 65%
Outer Jacket
Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.048 in (1.2 mm) 0.479 in (12.2 mm)

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

0.479 in (12.2 mm)

Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
Element Nom. Conductor DCR Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) Nom. Characteristic Impedence Nom. Velocity of Prop. Max. Current
Pair(s) 24 Ohm/1000ft 12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m) 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) 100 Ohm 78% 1.1 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CM), 300 V (UL AWM 2493)
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
UL Temperature Operating
60°C -40°C to +60°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min. Installation Min.
4.8 in (120 mm) 4.8 in (120 mm)

Max. Pull Tension

184 lbs (83.5 kg)

Bulk Cable Weight

108 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability

Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2

CPR Compliance

CPR Euroclass: Eca

NEC / UL Compliance

Article 800, CM

AWM Compliance

AWM 2493

CEC / C(UL) Compliance

CM

European Directive Compliance

EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

UK Regulation Compliance

UKCA Mark

APAC Compliance

China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

Notes

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.

History

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.487 Revision Date: 12-22-2023

Part Numbers
Item # Color Putup Type Length UPC Footnote
8168 060100 Chrome Reel 100 ft 612825195740 C
8168 060500 Chrome Reel 500 ft 612825195764 C
8168 0601000 Chrome Reel 1,000 ft 612825195757 C