Belden 1540A 008, Multi Conductor IBM RISC System 6000 7C 28 AWG PVC
Description
Belden 1540A 008 is a data cable built with 7 x 28 AWG stranded (7x36) BC - Bare Copper conductors, patented step polyolefin insulation, and twisted pairs. It features an overall Beldfoil® shield plus a tinned copper braid shield, along with a 28 AWG (7x36) tinned copper drain wire. The cable is finished with a gray PVC jacket for indoor use and is rated to 300 V and 60°C.
Belden 1540A 008 Key Features
- 7 x 28 AWG stranded (7x36) BC - Bare Copper conductors for data wiring.
- Patented step polyolefin insulation with twisted pairs to support consistent signal performance.
- Overall shield: Beldfoil® shield plus tinned copper braid shield with a 28 AWG (7x36) TC drainwire.
- Gray PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for indoor installations.
- UL voltage rating: 300 V and UL temperature: 60°C.
Belden 1540A 008 Applications
- This cable is suitable for IBM RISC System 6000 applications where energy efficiency is key.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Data |
| Conductor count | 7 |
| Conductor size | 28 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x36 |
| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Insulation Material | PP/PE - Polypropylene/Polyethylene |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.035 in mm |
| Color Code | IBM – RISC 6000 |
| Tape shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Tape coverage | 100% |
| Braid shield material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Braid coverage | 67% |
| Shielded | SF/UTP - Screened & Foiled/Unshielded Twisted Pair |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Nom. diameter | 0.19 in |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.19 in |
| Bulk cable weight | 19 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 66.6 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 23 pF/ft (75 pF/m) |
| Max. current | 0.9 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 7.2 Ohm/1000ft (24 Ohm/km) |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.9 in |
| Max Pull Tension | 14.7 lbs (6.67 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 725, CL2 |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Other standard compliance(s) | IBM Part No. XX, YY Cable, RJ-45 compatible |
| Item Type | Belden Multi-Pair Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 1540A 008, 1540A 008100, 1540A 008250, 1540A 008500, 1540A 0081000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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