Belden 1800F B59, Multi Conductor Single Pair Cable 24 AWG PVC
Description
Belden 1800F B59 is a flexible digital microphone cable for digital audio interconnects. It features 1 pair of 24 AWG (42x40) BC - Bare Copper stranded conductors with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation and a matte PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. For noise rejection, it uses a 95% Tinned Copper (TC) French Braid shield and includes AES/EBU compliance. It is rated CL2R with UL 1666 Riser flammability performance for Indoor - Riser, Indoor installations.
Belden 1800F B59 Key Features
- Flexible digital microphone cable for digital audio interconnects.
- 1 pair of 24 AWG (42x40) BC - Bare Copper stranded conductors.
- PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation with Red & Black color code.
- 95% Tinned Copper (TC) French Braid shield with 26 AWG (30x40) BC drainwire.
- Matte PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket; overall cable diameter (nominal): 0.211 in (5.36 mm).
- CL2R and UL 1666 Riser; NEC / UL compliance: Article 725, CL2R.
- Other standard compliance(s): AES/EBU.
Belden 1800F B59 Applications
- Supports digital microphone connections where a digital audio interconnect is required.
- Works well for flexible interconnect cable runs in digital audio setups.
- Fits Indoor - Riser, Indoor installations that require CL2R and UL 1666 Riser compliance.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of pairs | 1 |
| Conductor size | 24 AWG |
| Stranding | 42x40 |
| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded conductor |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.058 in (1.5 mm) |
| Insulation notes | HDPE |
| Shield Type | French Braid |
| Shield Material | Tinned Copper (TC) |
| Shield Coverage | 95% |
| Drainwire type | 26 AWG (30x40) BC |
| Shield notes | Paper tape under braid with drain over tape |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.037 in (0.94 mm) |
| Nom. diameter | 0.211 in (5.36 mm) |
| Nom. characteristic impedence | 110 Ohm |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 23.7 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 6.42 Ohm/1000ft (21.1 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 12 pF/ft (39 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 26 pF/ft (85 pF/m) |
| Nom. inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 76% |
| Max. current | 3.8 Amps per Conductor @ 30°C |
| Voltage Rating | 100 V |
| Nom. insertion loss (attenuation) | 0.46 dB/100ft; 0.67 dB/100ft; 0.7 dB/100ft; 0.83 dB/100ft; 1.04 dB/100ft; 1.09 dB/100ft; 1.3 dB/100ft; 1.66 dB/100ft; 1.75 dB/100ft; 2.23 dB/100ft; 2.89 dB/100ft; 3.07 dB/100ft; 3.71 dB/100ft; 4.53 dB/100ft; 4.78 dB/100ft; 7.11 dB/100ft |
| UL temperature | 60°C |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 2.1 in (53 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 2.1 in (53 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 40 lbs (18 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 23 lbs/1000ft |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1666 Riser |
| 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) |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Item Type | Belden Audio Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 1800F B59, 1800F B59100, 1800F B59250, 1800F B59500, 1800F B591000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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