Belden BAV 1800B T5X is a 1 pair 24 AWG digital audio cable with a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket and CMR rating for indoor riser installations. It uses 24 AWG (7x32) TC - Tinned Copper conductors with Datalene® insulation and an overall tape shield for consistent noise rejection. The cable is AES/EBU compliant and features 110 Ohm nominal characteristic impedence with 100% shield coverage.
Key Features
- 1 pair 24 AWG digital audio cable for clean, reliable interconnects between audio equipment.
- 24 AWG (7x32) TC - Tinned Copper conductors with Datalene® insulation.
- Overall tape shield with Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) material and 100% shield coverage.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with CMR rating for indoor riser installations.
- AES/EBU compliance and 110 Ohm nominal characteristic impedence for professional digital audio requirements.
Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Conductor size | 24 AWG |
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| Conductor stranding | 7x32 |
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| Conductor material | TC - Tinned Copper |
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| Insulation material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
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| Insulation notes | HDPE |
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| Nom. thickness (insulation) | 0.022 in (0.56 mm) |
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| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.068 in (1.7 mm) |
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| Color code | Red & Black |
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| Outer shield type | Tape |
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| Shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
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| Drainwire type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
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| Shield notes | Bonded |
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| Jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. thickness (jacket) | 0.023 in (0.58 mm) |
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Physical Dimensions & Weight
| Nom. diameter | 0.185 in (4.70 mm) |
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| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.185 in (4.70 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 16 lbs/1000ft (24 kg/km) |
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Electrical Characteristics
| Nom. conductor DCR | 28.8 Ohm/1000ft (94.5 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. outer shield DCR | 17.42 Ohm/1000ft (57.15 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 12 pF/ft (39 pF/m) |
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| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + shield) | 26 pF/ft (85 pF/m) |
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| Nom. inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
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| Nom. velocity of prop. | 76% |
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| Max. current | 3.8 Amps per Conductor @ 30°C |
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| UL voltage rating | 300 V (CMR) |
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Performance (High Frequency Attenuation)
| High frequency (nominal/typical) | 0.384 MHz: 0.69 dB/100ft; 0.7056 MHz: 0.93 dB/100ft; 0.768 MHz: 0.96 dB/100ft; 1.024 MHz: 1.07 dB/100ft; 1.4112 MHz: 1.19 dB/100ft; 1.536 MHz: 1.21 dB/100ft; 2.048 MHz: 1.31 dB/100ft; 2.8224 MHz: 1.41 dB/100ft; 3.072 MHz: 1.45 dB/100ft; 4.096 MHz: 1.57 dB/100ft; 5.6448 MHz: 1.76 dB/100ft; 6.144 MHz: 1.83 dB/100ft; 8.192 MHz: 2.01 dB/100ft; 11.2896 MHz: 2.24 dB/100ft; 12.188 MHz: 2.3 dB/100ft; 24.576 MHz: 3.08 dB/100ft |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
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| UL temperature | 60°C |
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| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
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| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 16.5 lbs (7.48 kg) |
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| Environmental suitability | Indoor |
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Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 800, CMR |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMR |
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| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1666 Riser, IEC 60332-1-2 |
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| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
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| 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) |
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| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
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| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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Additional Reference
Applications
- Use in digital audio installations where consistent signal performance is required.
- Connect audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and mixing consoles.
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