Belden 8168 060, Low Capacitance Computer Cable 24 AWG 8 Pair PVC
SKU:Belden 8168 060
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Description
Belden 8168 060 is a low capacitance computer and digital audio cable designed for EIA RS-232/422 and other low voltage analog and digital control applications. It features 8 twisted pairs of 24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC - Tinned Copper conductors and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Chrome. For noise control, each pair is individually shielded, and the overall cable includes both foil and braid shielding with a drain wire. Electrical characteristics include 100 Ohm nominal characteristic impedence and a UL Voltage Rating of 300 V (CM), 300 V (UL AWM 2493).
Belden 8168 060 Key Features
- 8 twisted pairs with 24 AWG stranded (7x32) TC - Tinned Copper conductors.
- Datalene® insulation with PE - Polyethylene (Foam) construction.
- Individually shielded pairs using Tape, Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), 100% coverage, each pair, Z-Fold® Foil-in.
- Overall shielding includes Tape, Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), 100% coverage plus Braid, Tinned Copper (TC), 65% coverage, with a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket in Chrome.
- UL Voltage Rating: 300 V (CM), 300 V (UL AWM 2493).
- Environmental suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor.
Belden 8168 060 Applications
- Supports RS-232 Extended Distance & RS-422 applications where low capacitance performance is needed for signal transmission.
- Enables computer communications links that require consistent electrical characteristics.
- Handles low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in control and instrumentation circuits.
- Fits low voltage digital control (24v, …) wiring for control and automation signaling.
- Works for digital audio connections where shielding and stable impedance are important.
- Commonly used for panel wiring in indoor control panels and equipment enclosures.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of elements | 8 |
| Element type | pair(s) |
| Conductor size | 24 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x32 |
| Conductor Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Insulation Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
| Nom. thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.061 in (1.5 mm) |
| Color Code | Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue, Black & Yellow, Black & Brown, Black & Orange, Red & White |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.048 in (1.2 mm) |
| Nom. diameter | 0.479 in (12.2 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.479 in (12.2 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 108 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 24 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 22 pF/ft (72 pF/m) |
| Nom. characteristic impedence | 100 Ohm |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 78% |
| Max. current | 1.1 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 3.0 Ohm/1000ft (9.8 Ohm/km) |
| UL temperature | 60°C |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +60°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 4.8 in (120 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 4.8 in (120 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 184 lbs (83.5 kg) |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM compliance | AWM 2493 |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CM |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, 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 Multi-Pair Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 8168 060100, 8168 060250, 8168 060500, 8168 0601000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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