Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8318 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232 Applications
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Description:
22 AWG stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, semi-rigid PVC insulation, twisted pairs, overall
Beldfoil® (100% coverage) + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
18
22
7x30
TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material
S-R PVC - Semi-Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride
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:
13.716 mm
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Black & Red
Black & White
Black & Green
Black & Blue
Black & Yellow
Black & Brown
Black & Orange
Red & White
Red & Green
Red & Blue
Red & Yellow
Red & Brown
Red & Orange
Green & White
Green & Blue
Green & Yellow
Green & Brown
Green & Orange
Pair Lay Length & Direction:
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Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
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8318 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232 Applications
Lay Length (cm) Twists/ft. (twist/m)
2.794
11
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius (Install)/Minor Axis:
-30°C To +80°C
80°C (UL AWM Style 2464)
260.435 Kg/Km
1690.320 N
137.160 mm
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):
CMG
CMG
UL Style 2464 (300 V 80°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
10/01/2005
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
C(UL) Flame Test:
FT4
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
70
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/m)
114.835
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/m)
206.703
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
60
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
49.215
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/km)
9.843
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
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Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
METRIC MEASUREMENT VERSION
8318 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232 Applications
300 V RMS (UL AWM Style 2464)
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
1.4 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Related Documents:
No related documents are available for this product
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8318 060100
8318 0601000
8318 060500
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
30 MT
305 MT
152 MT
Ship Weight
7.756 KG
86.183 KG
42.865 KG
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
Notes
C
C
C
Item Desc
18 PR #22 PVC SHLD PVC
18 PR #22 PVC SHLD PVC
18 PR #22 PVC SHLD PVC
Revision Number: 2
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