Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8164 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422 & Digital
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Description:
24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC conductors, Datalene® insulation, twisted pairs individually Beldfoil® shielded
+ overall 100% Beldfoil + TC braid shield (65% coverage), drain wire, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
4
24
7x32
TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Trade Name Insulation Material
Datalene®
FPE - Foam Polyethylene
Inner Shield
Inner Shield Material:
Inner Shield Trade Name Type Inner Shield Material
Beldfoil® (Z-Fold®)
Coverage (%)
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Inner Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG
24
Inner Shield Drain Wire Stranding:
Inner Shield Drain Wire Conductor Material:
7x32
TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
1
2
Beldfoil®
Braid TC - Tinned Copper
Coverage (%)
65
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.388 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
2
3
4
Black & Red
Black & White
Black & Green
Black & Blue
Pair Lay Length & Direction:
Lay Length (in.) Twists (twist/ft)
1.000
12.000
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8164 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422 & Digital
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
Non-UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius (Install)/Minor Axis:
-40°C To +60°C
60°C (UL AWM Style 2493)
75 lbs/1000 ft.
111 lbs.
4 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CEC/C(UL) Specification:
AWM Specification:
EU CE Mark:
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
CM
CM
UL Style 2493 (300 V 60°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
01/01/2004
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
100
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
12.5
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
22
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
78
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
24.0
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
3.2
Ind. Pair Nominal Shield DC Resistance @ 20
Deg. C:
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
18 Ohm/1000 ft
Max. Recommended Current:
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8164 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232/422 & Digital
Current
2.5 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Notes (Overall)
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.
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8164 060100
8164 0601000
8164 060500
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
100 FT
1,000 FT
500 FT
Ship Weight
8.200 LB
79.000 LB
39.500 LB
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
C
C
Notes
Item Desc
4 FS PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
4 FS PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
4 FS PR #24 FHDPE SH PVC
Revision Number: 1
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