Flat Cables Specifications

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General Specifications


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	Bulk Cable		Bulk cables are sold by the foot or in reels.
	Cable Assembly		Cable assemblies are collections of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end.
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Cable Performance


	Number of Conductors		The number of insulated conductors in the cable.
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	Cable Pitch		Cable pitch is the distance between the centers of two adjacent wires in a flat cable.
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	Rated Voltage		The rated voltage for the cable.
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	Operating Temperature		This is the rated temperature for the cable.
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Cable Construction


	Cable Insulation:		Insulation materials have a high resistance to the flow of electric current in order to prevent the leakage of current from a conductor.
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	Ethylene Propylene Diene Elastomer (EPDM)		Ethylene propylene diene elastomer (EPDM) is a chemically cross-linked elastomer with excellent flexibility at both high and low temperatures (-55° C to 150° C).
	Mica Tape		Mica tape has a high temperature rating.
	Neoprene		Neoprene is a synthetic rubber with good resistance to oil, chemicals and flames. Neoprene is also called polychloroprene.
	Polyethylene (PE)		Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic material with excellent electrical properties and a stable dielectric constant over all frequencies. It is stiff to very hard and provides excellent moisture resistance.
	Polypropylene		Polypropylene is a thermoplastic material similar to polyethylene, but somewhat stiffer and with a higher softening point (temperature).
	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)		Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a general-purpose thermoplastic used for wire and cable insulation. PVC offers high flexibility and is often used in non-plenum wire insulation and cable jackets. Modified PVC may be found in the jacketing of some plenum-rated cables.
	Silicon Rubber		Silicon rubber has excellent flexibility at low temperatures; however, it has poor mechanical toughness and fluid resistance.
	Teflon®		Teflon^®, a registered trademark of the DuPont Company, is used widely in wire and cable jacketing. It is inert to most chemicals and extremely slippery.
	Tefzel®		Tefzel^® is a fluorocopolymer thermoplastic material with excellent electrical properties, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and toughness. Tefzel is a registered trademark of the DuPont company.
	Other		Other, unlisted or proprietary insulation types.
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	Cable Conductor:		Cable conductor materials are suitable for carrying electric current. A cable conductor consists of a wire or combination of wires that are not insulated from one another.
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	Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys		Aluminum is a metal characterized by high resistance to corrosion, good electrical and thermal conductivity, and a density which is about one-third or less that of steel, copper or nickel. Aluminum can be used as a power conductor, or for wire and cable shielding.
	Aluminum Clad Steel		Wires have a steel core to which an outer shell of aluminum is fused.
	Copper Clad Steel		Wires have a steel core to which an outer shell of copper is fused.
	Copper and Copper Alloys		Copper is the most widely used electrical conductor in wires and cables. On a volume basis, it has the conductivity of the common (non-precious) metals. Copper and copper alloys offer excellent corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity and ease of manufacturing. The strength-to-weight ratio of copper is relatively low. It loses strength at elevated temperatures.
	Other		Other unlisted cable conductors.
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	Cable Shielding:		A metallic layer placed around an insulated conductor or group of conductors to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic interference between the enclosed wires and external fields.
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	No Shielding		No shielding.
	Braid		Woven, bare, metallic or tinned copper wire is used as shielding for wires and cables, as well as ground wire equipment. Braids include woven, fibrous, protective outer coverings over conductors or cables.
	Drain Wire / Copper Wire		Drain wire is an uninsulated cable wire that is laid over the component or components and used as a ground connection.
	Foil / Copper Tape		Thin foil or copper foil is used as shielding for wires and cables.
	Foil Braid		Braided foil is used as a shielding for wires and cables.
	Other		Other unlisted or specialized shielding types.
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Conductor Size


	North American (AWG)		American wire gauge (AWG) is a U.S. standard for non-ferrous wire conductor sizes. Non-ferrous materials include copper and aluminum. Gauge refers to the wire's diameter. The higher the gauge number, the smaller the diameter and the thinner the wire. Thicker wires carry more current because it has less electrical resistance over a given length. Typical household wiring is AWG 12 or 14. Telephone wire is usually AWG 22, 24 or 26.
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	AWG 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 or Larger?		AWG 2/0, 3/0, and 4/0 are also referred to as 00, 000 and 0000, respectively. Sizes larger than 4/0 are measured in circular mils (CM) or thousand circular mils (MCM).
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	International (mm²)		Outside of North America, wire conductor sizes are measured in square millimeters (mm²).
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Standards


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	RoHS		Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006.
	CSA Mark		Products that bear a CSA Mark have been tested by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and meet applicable standards for safety and/or performance. These standards are written and administered by organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and CSA International. CSA Marks may appear alone or with indicators. CSA Marks that appear alone are used with products certified primarily for the Canadian market, to the applicable Canadian standards. CSA Marks that appear with the indicators “C” and “US” or “NRTL/C” is used with products certified for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable U.S. and Canadian standards.
	CE Marking		CE Marking indicates that a product complies with the essential requirements of relevant European Union (EU) directives that uphold national standards for health, safety, and environmental protection. CE Marking is required in the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), an organization that consists of the twenty five member states of the EU and the three members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). CE Marking refers to the safety of a product. It is not a quality standard.
	ISO		The International Standards Organization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards organizations from over 100 countries. ISO's mission is to facilitate the international exchange of goods and services, and to foster cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, technological, and economic activity. ISO certifications include ISO 7779, ISO 9000, ISO 9001:1987, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 14000 and ISO 17025. ISO 7779 is concerned with acoustics, telecommunications equipment, and the measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology (IT) equipment. ISO 9001:2000 establishes requirements for company quality management systems. ISO 13485 is concerned with medical devices, quality management systems and requirements for regulatory purposes. ISO 14000 establishes requirements for environmental management policies that minimize a company’s harmful effects on the environment. ISO 17025 outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
	IEC		The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a global, non-profit organization that develops and maintains voluntary quality, safety, and performance standards for electrical materials, products, and systems The IEC also publishes standards for the electronics and telecommunications industries. The IEC’s membership consists of the electrotechnical standards organizations from each of its 51 member nations. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) represents the United States.
	MIL-SPEC		Suppliers comply with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or military standards (MIL-STD).
	FCC		Under rules and regulations, Title 47, Part 15 Subpart B, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates all commercial electronic devices (unintentional radio-frequency radiators) destined for sale in the United States that have clocks / oscillators that operate at a frequency greater than 9 kHz and that use digital techniques. This includes most products that employ microprocessors, as well as RF devices.
	UL Recognized Component Mark (US and Canadian)		UL Recognized Component Marks are used only on component parts that are part of a larger product or system. These components may have restrictions on their performance or may be incomplete in construction. Products intended for Canada carry the Recognized Component Mark "C."
	VDE		Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), the Association of German Electrical Engineers, is a non-profit testing institute that publishes standards and certifies electrical and electronic components. The VDE Mark indicates conformity with VDE, European Union (EU), and internationally harmonized standards. It confirms compliance with the protective requirements of the applicable EU directives.
	Other		Other unlisted standards.
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