Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

55293 - XTRAGUARD 5, 3PR #20, Str, FEP, 300 V, CMP 150C, AWM/STYLE 20229 150C, CSA CMP, CSA FT6

XTRAGUARD 5, 3 Pair 20 AWG (7/28) TC - Tinned Copper, FEP Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Natural/Translucent FEP Outer Jacket, CMP 150C, AWM/STYLE 20229 150C, CSA CMP, CSA FT6 CMP, FT6 UL FT6; CSA FT6

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)320 AWG7x28TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene0.010 in (0.25 mm)0.058 in (1.5 mm)Black-Red, Black-White, Black-Green
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%20 AWG (7x28) TC
BraidTinned Copper (TC)70%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene0.027 in (0.69 mm)0.293 in (7.44 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.293 in (7.44 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Inductance
Pair(s)17.6 pF/ft (57.7 pF/m)32 pF/ft (100 pF/m)84 Ohm0.17 µH/ft (0.56 µH/m)
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 28 Ohm/1000ft (92 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CMP, AWM 20229)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
150°C-80°C To +200°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
2.9 in (74 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 168 lbs (76.2 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT6 Loading, FT6
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMP
AWM Compliance: AWM 20229
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, 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)

Product Notes

Notes: Alpha Wire -* P/N 55293 3PR 20 AWG XTRAGUARD(R) 5 - 20 AWG SHIELDED 150C (UL) CMP OR AWM 20229 -- LLXXXXXX CSA CMP FT6 CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.10 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
55293 NA199Black and RedCut to Length1 ft
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