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1696A - Digital Audio Cable, 1 Pr #22, Str TC, Foil + Braid, PVC Jkt




Digital Audio Cable, 1 Pair 22 AWG (7 x 30) Tinned Copper, Datalene® Insulation, Overall Beldfoil® Shield, 90% Tinned Copper Braid Shield, PVC jacket

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Digital audio, Interconnect between audio equipment such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)122 AWG7x30TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor CodeNotes
Pair(s)PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.027 in (0.69 mm)0.082 in (2.1 mm)Blue & WhiteHDPE
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)90%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.025 in (0.64 mm)0.235 in (5.97 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.235 in (5.97 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. DelayNom. InductanceNom. Velocity of Prop.Max. Current
Pair(s)18.2 Ohm/1000ft13 pF/ft (43 pF/m)26 pF/ft (85 pF/m)110 Ohm1.3 ns/ft0.18 µH/ft (0.59 µH/m)76%6 Amps per conductor @ 30°C
Nom Outer Shield DCR@Cond DCR1-cnv: 5.89 Ohm/1000ft (19.3 Ohm/km)
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
Frequency [MHz]Nom. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)
0.3840.58 dB/100ft
0.70560.69 dB/100ft
0.7680.7 dB/100ft
1.0240.76 dB/100ft
1.41120.82 dB/100ft
1.5360.84 dB/100ft
2.0480.88 dB/100ft
2.82240.93 dB/100ft
3.0720.95 dB/100ft
4.0961.09 dB/100ft
5.64481.32 dB/100ft
6.1441.37 dB/100ft
8.1921.48 dB/100ft
11.28961.74 dB/100ft
12.2881.77 dB/100ft
24.5762.41 dB/100ft
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
60°C-30°C to +60°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
2.4 in (61 mm)2.4 in (61 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 23.7 lbs (10.8 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 31 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
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)
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Other Standard Compliance(s): AES/EBU

Product Notes

Notes: Cabling has two rod fillers for improved electrical performance.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.479 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
1696A B59250Black, MatteReel250 ft612825121329
1696A B59500Black, MatteReel500 ft612825121336
1696A B591000Black, MatteReel1,000 ft612825121312C
1696A B59U1000Black, MatteReel1,000 ft612825121305
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2004-01-01
TB65: Digital Studio Cable Guide
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