3M 1700 Series Ribbon Cable, 20-Way, 300 ft Length

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RS Stock No.:
111-8887
Mfr. Part No.:
1700-20
Brand:
3M
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Brand

3M

Number of Pairs

10

Product Type

Ribbon Cable

Number of Ways

20

Screened/Unscreened

Unscreened

Conductor Type

Stranded

Jacket Material

Polyvinyl Chloride

Series

1700

Cable Length

300ft

Standards/Approvals

RoHS Compliant

Maximum Operating Temperature

105°C

Characteristic Impedance

122Ω

Conductor Material

Tin Plated Copper

Core Strands

7

3M Ribbon Cable, 28AWG, Stranded Conductor Type - 1700 Series - 1700-20


From USB ports to video cards, your computer peripherals can be joined in a jiffy using this ribbon cable from 3M. Its 20 conductors are arranged in twisted pairs to boost flexibility and reduce electronic crosstalk. Each pair has a flat section at the end to make installation a snap. This versatile cable is suitable for mass termination to compatible 3M IDC connectors. A 30m length gives you scope for long runs or lots of short-range jobs.

Features & Benefits


• PVC insulation protects wires and supports a long service life

• Operating temperature range between -20°C and +105°C means it performs in demanding conditions

• Standard 28AWG wires are widely compatible with commonly used electronic kit

Applications


• Hard drive upgrades

• Small appliance installation

• Computer engineering

Why are the wires different colours?


The wires in this cable are colour-coded in repeating sets of 10 for easy identification during installation and maintenance.

3M Twisted pair welded 1.27 mm pitch cables - 1700 type


From 3M, this 1700 ribbon cable is a flexible and robust solution to cabling in electronic devices and appliances.

Features and Benefits


• Multi-strand twisted pair welded flat cables with flat sections

• Flexible

• Robust

Applications


Ribbon cabling is frequently used in computing and in communication applications. They are often used for external wiring in electronic appliances. Round ribbon cabling is often used in;

• Test and Measure

• Computing

• Robotics

Why Choose 3M?


3M is a trusted name in connector and wiring solutions, providing high quality cables, connectors and accessories. From industrial computing to domestic applications, 3M provides the reliable and versatile product range you need.

Ribbon cables provide a simple, quick and cost-effective solution to mass termination. They also have space and weight saving advantages over other wiring methods and are ideal for use on computers, peripherals, and interface units, audio and digital equipment. Colour coded ribbon cable with alternate twisted pair and parallel conductor sections. Twisting of adjacent conductors reduces crosstalk whilst the flat sections at regular intervals still facilitate easy termination.

Approvals

  UL 20462

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