Cheminax Twin Axial Cable
Small, lightweight twin axial cables
Applications
These small, lightweight cables are specially designed
for use in MIL-STD-1553 data bus applications.
Raychem materials technology allows the design and
construction of cables that meet rigorous electrical and
environmental performance requirements while
minimizing size and weight.
Cheminax twin axial cables provide elegant solutions
to an increasing range of data bus and multiplex signal
transmission applications.
Features/Benefits
Light weight, small size.
Temperature range of –65°C to 200°C.
Low capacitance.
High data rates.
Excellent shop handling.
Available in:
Americas
Europe
Asia Pacific
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
Conductor
Dielectric
Shield
Jacket
9-80 Wire and Cable
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US only
(800) 260-9099
Outside US
(650) 257-2301
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Specifications/approvals
R
Series
Cheminax cables
UL
1837, 3258, 3259, and 3264
Raychem
1200
Product dimensions*
Typical
product
part numbers
5024A1661
5026A1664
7520A1662
7526J1660
7820D0331
7824E0422
0022E0311
0024A0024
0026A0024
2524H0524
2526E1114
2530A0314
10595-24
10606-26
10612-24
10613-24
10614-24
A
Conductor
Impedance Capacitance diameter
(ohms)
pF/m
(pF/ft) mm (in)
50
50
75
75
78
78
100
100
100
125
125
125
70
75
77
77
77
104.7
(31.9)
136.2
(41.5)
74.2
(22.6)
88.6
(27.0)
67.3
(20.5)
55.1
(16.8)
49.2
(15.0)
44.3
(13.5)
44.0
(13.4)
39.4
(12.0)
36.1
(11.0)
39.4
(12.0)
91.9
(28.0)
91.9
(28.0)
91.9
(28.0)
91.9
(28.0)
91.9
(28.0)
.64
(.025)
.48
(.019)
1.02
(.040)
.48
(.019)
1.02
(.040)
.64
(.025)
.79
(.031)
.64
(.025)
.48
(.019)
.64
(.025)
.48
(.019)
.30
(.012)
.64
(.025)
.53
(.021)
.64
(.025)
.64
(.025)
.64
(.025)
B
Dielectric
diameter
mm (in)
0.89
(.035)
0.66
(.026)
2.03
(.080)
0.99
(.039)
2.11
(.083)
1.19
(.047)
1.98
(.078)
1.30
(.051)
1.14
(.045)
1.83
(.072)
1.40
(.055)
0.86
(.034)
1.19
(.047)
0.99
(.039)
1.22
(.048)
1.22
(.048)
1.22
(.048)
C
Shield
diameter
mm (in)
2.21
(.087)
1.75
(.069)
4.60
(.181)
2.41
(.095)
4.75
(.187)
2.82
(.111)
4.39
(.173)
3.02
(.119)
2.72
(.107)
4.09
(.161)
3.33
(.131)
2.16
(.085)
2.82
(.111)
2.41
(.095)
2.90
(.114)
3.33
(.131)
3.73
(.147)
D
Jacket
diameter
mm (in)
2.62
(.103)
2.16
(.085)
5.05
(.199)
2.82
(.111)
5.72
(.225)
3.33
(.131)
5.16
(.203)
3.63
(.143)
3.23
(.127)
4.50
(.177)
3.73
(.147)
2.67
(.105)
3.23
(.127)
2.82
(.111)
3.30
(.130)
3.73
(.147)
4.09
(.161)
Weight in
kg/km
(lb/1000ft)
14.4
(9.7)
10.0
(6.7)
42.9
(28.8)
14.9
(10.0)
46.9
(31.5)
19.6
(13.2)
30.5
(20.5)
25.1
(16.9)
18.7
(12.6)
25.3
(17.7)
21.7
(14.6)
10.6
(7.1)
17.9
(12.0)
13.4
(9.0)
23.7
(15.9)
39.0
(26.2)
40.3
(27.1)
*All dimensions are nominal.
Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application.
Before ordering check with factory for most current data.
Wire and Cable 9-81
Cheminax Twin Axial Cable
(cont’d.)
Small, lightweight twin axial cables
Product characteristics
General
Electrical
Conductor range
Operating temperature range*
Impedance range
Capacitance range
*Temperature rating varies depending on materials used in specific construction.
20 AWG to 30 AWG
–65°C to 200°C
50 ohms to 125 ohms
30 pF/ft to 10 pF/ft
9-82 Wire and Cable
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US only
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Outside US
(650) 257-2301
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Properties (per SCD)
Typical value of dielectric material
Physical
Tensile (min.)
Elongation (min.)
Rayfoam L
6.8 MPa
(1000 psi)
50%
1000 V
78%
1.65
Rayfoam H
9.1 MPa
(600 psi)
50%
1000 V
78%
1.65
Rayolin F
12.2 MPa
(1800 psi)
200%
1000 V
67%
2.2
FEP (solid)
6.8 MPa
(1000 psi)
150%
1000 V
69%
2.1
Radiation-crosslinked
XL ETFE
34 MPa
(5000 psi)
50%
1000 V
61%
2.7
Electrical
Dielectric withstand (min.)
Velocity of propagation (nom.)
Permittivity (nom.)
Physical
Tensile (min.)
Elongation (min.)
Temperature (max.)
Flammability**
Fluid category**
*See Raychem specification WCD-1200 for details.
Typical value of jacket material
Thermorad
SPEC 55
13.6 MPa
(2000 psi)
250%
125°C
Method C
C
34 MPa
(5000 psi)
50%
200°C
Method B
A
FlexLine
20.4 MPa
(3000 psi)
100%
200°C
Method B
A
FEP
13.6 MPa
(2000 psi)
200%
200°C
Method B
A
Zerohal
8.2 MPa
(1200 psi)
150%
125°C
Method B
C
SPEC 44
27.2 MPa
(4000 psi)
200%
150°C
Method B
B
Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application.
Before ordering check with factory for most current data.
Wire and Cable 9-83