Belden 1696A B59, Multi Conductor Cable 2C 22 AWG Shield PVC
SKU:Belden 1696A B59
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Description
Belden 1696A B59 is a 1 pair digital audio cable with 22 AWG (7 x 30) TC - Tinned Copper conductors, Datalene® insulation, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for reliable interconnects between audio equipment. It features an overall Beldfoil® shield plus a 90% Tinned Copper (TC) braid and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire to help reduce noise in demanding installations. With a 0.235 in (5.97 mm) nominal overall diameter, it is intended for Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor environments. It also supports AES/EBU requirements.
Belden 1696A B59 Key Features
- 1 pair construction with 22 AWG (7 x 30) TC - Tinned Copper conductors for digital audio interconnects.
- Datalene® insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for a durable, indoor-focused build.
- Overall Beldfoil® shield with 100% tape coverage, plus a 90% Tinned Copper (TC) braid and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire to help reduce noise.
- 0.235 in (5.97 mm) nominal overall diameter for consistent handling and installation.
- Supports AES/EBU requirements for digital audio applications.
Belden 1696A B59 Applications
- Use it for digital audio interconnects where consistent signal transfer is required between connected devices.
- Connect audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and mixing consoles.
- Choose it for indoor installations where shielding is needed to help reduce noise in demanding environments.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of elements | 1 |
| Element type | Pair(s) |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.027 in (0.69 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.082 in (2.1 mm) |
| Color Code | Blue & White |
| Insulation notes | HDPE |
| Tape shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.025 in (0.64 mm) |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 18.2 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 5.89 Ohm/1000ft (19.3 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 13 pF/ft (43 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 26 pF/ft (85 pF/m) |
| Nom. characteristic impedence | 110 Ohm |
| Nom. delay | 1.3 ns/ft |
| Nom. inductance | 0.18 µH/ft (0.59 µH/m) |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 76% |
| Max. current | 6 Amps per Conductor @ 30°C |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
| High frequency (nominal/typical) | 0.384 MHz: 0.58 dB/100ft; 0.7056 MHz: 0.69 dB/100ft; 0.768 MHz: 0.7 dB/100ft; 1.024 MHz: 0.76 dB/100ft; 1.4112 MHz: 0.82 dB/100ft; 1.536 MHz: 0.84 dB/100ft; 2.048 MHz: 0.88 dB/100ft; 2.8224 MHz: 0.93 dB/100ft; 3.072 MHz: 0.95 dB/100ft; 4.096 MHz: 1.09 dB/100ft; 5.6448 MHz: 1.32 dB/100ft; 6.144 MHz: 1.37 dB/100ft; 8.192 MHz: 1.48 dB/100ft; 11.2896 MHz: 1.74 dB/100ft; 12.288 MHz: 1.77 dB/100ft; 24.576 MHz: 2.41 dB/100ft |
| UL temperature | 60°C |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
| Stationary min. bend radius | 2.4 in (61 mm) |
| Installation min. bend radius | 2.4 in (61 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 23.7 lbs (10.8 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 31 lbs/1000ft |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), 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) |
| Item Type | Belden Audio Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 1696A B59, 1696A B59100, 1696A B59250, 1696A B59500, 1696A B591000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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