Product Hierarchy
Product Hierarchy

74002 - XGIE, 2PR #26, Str, Polypropylene(PP), 300 V RMS, AWM/STYLE 20549 80C, CSA FT2

XGIE, 2 Pair 26 AWG BC - Bare Copper, Polypropylene(PP) Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Black Polyurethane, Zero Halogen (ZH) Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 20549 80C, CSA FT2 FT2 UL FT2; CSA FT2; EN 60754-2 Acid Gas Generation

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
ElementSizeStrandingMaterialNo. of Pairs
Pair(s)26 AWG7x34BC - Bare Copper2
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)PE - Polyethylene0.039 in (0.99 mm)White/Blue & Blue, White/Orange & Orange
Cable Core
Description
2 pairs and 2 fillers twisted to cable core covered with a polyester foil
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
BraidTinned Copper (TC)80%
Outer Shield Table Notes: Aluminum outside
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. DiameterRipcord
PUR - Polyurethane (Halogen Free)0.236 in (5.99 mm)Yes
Outer Jacket1 Table Notes: Flame Retardant Sheath
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.236 in (5.99 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementMax. Conductor DCRMax. Mutual CapacitanceMax. Capacitance UnbalanceNom. Characteristic Impedance
Pair(s)140 Ohm/km (43 Ohm/1000ft)56 pF/m (17 pF/ft)160 pF/100m100 Ohm
Delay
Max. Delay SkewNom. Velocity of Prop.
40 ns/100m60%
High Frequency
Frequency [MHz]Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation)Min. NEXT [dB]Min. ACRF (ELFEXT) [dB]Min. RL (Return Loss) [dB]
0.7726719.4
13.2 dB/100m65.363.820
46 dB/100m56.351.823
109.5 dB/100m50.343.825
1612.1 dB/100m47.239.725
2013.6 dB/100m45.837.825
2515.3 dB/100m44.335.824.3
31.2517.1 dB/100m42.933.923.6
62.524.8 dB/100m38.327.921.5
10032 dB/100m35.323.820.1
Transfer Impedance
FrequencyMax. Transfer Impedance
1 MHzMax. 15 mOhm/m
10 MHzMax. 10 mOhm/m
30 MHzMax. 30 mOhm/m
100 MHz100 mOhm/m
Transfer Impedance Class: Grade 1
Screening Class: Type I
Screening Table Notes: Coupling Attenuation
Voltage
Voltage Rating
450 V DC and 300 V AC

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperatingInstallationStorage
80°C-40°C to +80°C-5°C To +50°C-40°C To +80°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
1.0 in (25 mm)2.0 in (51 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 9 lbs (4.1 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor, Indoor, Sunlight Resistance, Oil Resistance
AWM Compliance: AWM 20549
Data Category: Category 5e
TIA/EIA Compliance: ANSI/TIA 568.2-D
ISO/IEC Compliance: ISO/IEC 11801-1
CENELEC Compliance: EN 50173-1
European Halogen Free Standards: IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 10 µS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark

Product Notes

Notes: Alpha Wire -* P/N 74002 2PR 26 AWG INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET SHIELDED ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 CAT5E VERIFIED CE ROHS (SEQ FOOTAGE)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.68 Revision Date: 07-08-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
74002 BK002BlackReel500 ft
Date: 2016-01-07
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