Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8304 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232 Applications
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General Description:
22 AWG stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, semi-rigid PVC insulation, twisted pairs, overall
Beldfoil (100% coverage) + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
4 22 7x30 TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors: 8
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Wall Thickness (in.)
S-R PVC - Semi-Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride 0.011
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Layer # Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material Coverage (%)
1 Beldfoil Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
2 Braid TC - Tinned Copper 65
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.035
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.320 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1 Black & Red
2 Black & White
3 Black & Green
4 Black & Blue
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range: -30C To +80C
UL Temperature Rating: 80C (UL AWM Style 2464)
Bulk Cable Weight: 59 lbs/1000 ft.
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 102 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 3.250 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification: CMG
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CMG
AWM Specification: UL Style 2464 (300 V 80C)
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes
EU CE Mark: Yes
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/01/2005
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ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8304 Multi-Conductor - Low Capacitance Computer Cable for EIA RS-232 Applications
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/01/2005
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Flame Test
CSA Flame Test: FT4
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N): No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
35
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
63
Nominal Velocity of Propagation:
VP (%)
60
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20C (Ohm/1000 ft)
15.0
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20C (Ohm/1000 ft)
4.9
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
2.1 Amps per conductor @ 25C
Put Ups and Colors:
Item # Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc
8304 060100 100 FT 6.700 LB CHROME 4 #22 PR SHLD PVC
8304 0601000 1,000 FT 66.000 LB CHROME C 4 #22 PR SHLD PVC
8304 060500 500 FT 32.500 LB CHROME C 4 #22 PR SHLD PVC
8304 0605000 5,000 FT 320.000 LB CHROME C 4 #22 PR SHLD PVC
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 08-22-2012
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