Alternatives to Belden these multi-pair 20-18awg individual foil screened data cables are designed for instrumentation, computer, audio & monitoring applications. This cable type is recommended for long runs due to reduced losses. The individual foil tape screening provides protection against electrical interference and cross-talk.
These alternatives to Belden 20-18awg pairs IAT screened cables are flexible and come in polyvinylchloride (PVC) or low smoke and fume (LSF) as standard.
LSF material offers reduced smoke emission / fire propagation compared with standard PVC but may still release hydrogen chloride (HCL) if burnt. There is no standard governing the HCL emissions of LSF cable. LSF should not to be confused with Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) which guarantees max. 0.5% HCL emissions, for more information please see the in-depth explanation shown on our LSZH Control Flex front page.
These cables are often available in Armoured, Duct Grade or LSZH versions on request, please contact us for more information.
| Comparable Belden References | |||||||
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| 9402 | 2 Pair 20awg | 9876 | 11 Pair 20awg | 9368 | 2 Pair 18awg | ||
| 9873 | 3 Pair 20awg | 9877 | 12 Pair 20awg | 9773 | 3 Pair 18awg | ||
| 9874 | 6 Pair 20awg | 9879 | 15 Pair 20awg | 9774 | 6 Pair 18awg | ||
| 9875 | 9 Pair 20awg | ||||||
| Construction – multi-pair 20-18awg individual foil screened |
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| (9368, 9402, 9773, 9774, 9873, 9874, 9875, 9876, 9877, 9879) |
| stranded tinned copper conductors |
| 9368 & 9402 = PVC or LSF core insulation |
| all others = polypropylene (PP) core insulation |
| cores twisted into pairs |
| individual aluminium/polyester foil tape screens |
| tinned copper drain wires (one per screen) |
| grey PVC or LSF outer sheath |
| Technical – multi-pair 20-18awg individual foil screened | |
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| (9368, 9402, 9773, 9774, 9873, 9874, 9875, 9876, 9877, 9879) | |
| conductor make-up: | 20awg = stranded 7x 0.32mm diameter (0.563mm2 area) |
| 18awg = stranded 19x 0.25mm diameter (0.96mm2 area) | |
| as AWG chart, see Stranding/Resistance page | |
| voltage rating: | 300V operating |
| capacitance: | 9402 = 180pF/m core/core, 312pF/m core/shield |
| 9368 = 187pF/m core/core, 335pF/m core/shield | |
| all others = 98pF/m core/core, 180pF/m core/shield | |
| temperature range: | usually +60°C maximum, +80°C may be available on request |
| UL styles | 2 Pair = 2464, all others = 2919 |
| core identification: | 9402 = coloured red & black, green & white |
| 9368 = numbered red & black pairs | |
| all others = coloured to American data 3, see Colour Codes page | |
A printable PDF specification is available here: B7) multi-pair 20-18awg individual foil screened.
For alternative constructions return to the Alternatives to Belden Data Cables front page.
UL references and Belden numbers are provided for cross reference purposes only, please inform us if you require Belden manufacture or UL approved cables.
