3M 3811 Series Ribbon Cable, 30.48m, American Wire Gauge 26 AWG - 3811/10-100

This ribbon cable is designed for high-performance connectivity in various applications. Featuring a flat design, it consists of 10 ways and a length of 30.48m. The cable's stranded construction enhances flexibility, making it suitable for installations where space and movement are considerations.

Features & Benefits

• Mass termination compatible with a variety of IDC connectors
• Supports higher power levels with 26 AWG stranded wire
• Exceptional flexibility enhances product lifespan
• Suitable for branching or discrete terminations through zipping
• Multi-coloured coding aids in effective wire identification
• RoHS compliant cable meets environmental standards

Applications

• Used for automation systems to ensure reliable connections
• Ideal for electronics where space constraints dictate cabling solutions
• Employed in mechanical assemblies requiring robust wiring options
• Used with termination blocks in diverse electrical
• Suitable for interconnecting components in various devices

What are the advantages of using stranded wire in this cable?

Stranded wire provides greater flexibility, which is essential for installations in tight spaces or where movement is required. This enhances the cable's durability over time compared to solid wire alternatives.

How does the temperature rating impact the performance of this cable?

With a maximum operating temperature of +105°C and a minimum of -20°C, this cable can reliably function in a range of environments, making it suitable for diverse applications in varying conditions.

What kind of connectors can be used with this ribbon cable?

The cable is designed for mass termination with IDC connectors, allowing versatile connectivity in numerous electronic setups while ensuring a secure and stable connection.

How does the capacitance rating affect performance?

The cable's capacitance is rated at 48.6 pF/m, which is crucial for maintaining signal integrity over longer distances, minimising crosstalk and ensuring reliable data transmission in critical applications.

Ribbon Cable Information

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.

Select all	Attribute	Value
	Brand	3M
	Connector 1	IDC
	Ribbon Cable Type	Flat
	Pitch	1.27mm
	Connector 2	IDC
	Terminated/Unterminated	Unterminated
	Connector 1 Gender	Male
	Number of Ways	10
	Connector 2 Gender	Male
	Screened/Unscreened	Unscreened
	American Wire Gauge	26 AWG
	Series	3811
	Length	30.48m
	Width	12.7 mm
	Number of Strands	7
	Minimum Operating Temperature	-20°C
	Maximum Operating Temperature	+105°C
	Voltage Rating	300 V
	Sheath Colour	Multicoloured
	Hi-Flex	Yes
	Conductor Strand Type	Stranded
	Core Strands	7/34
	Characteristic Impedance	95 Ω
	Jacketed	Yes
	Size of Strands	34 AWG
	Operating Temperature Range	-20 → +105 °C
	Capacitance	48.6pF/m
	Standards Met	RoHS Compliant

	Select all
	Brand 3M
	Connector 1 IDC
	Ribbon Cable Type Flat
	Pitch 1.27mm
	Connector 2 IDC
	Terminated/Unterminated Unterminated
	Connector 1 Gender Male
	Number of Ways 10
	Connector 2 Gender Male
	Screened/Unscreened Unscreened
	American Wire Gauge 26 AWG
	Series 3811
	Length 30.48m
	Width 12.7 mm
	Number of Strands 7
	Minimum Operating Temperature -20°C
	Maximum Operating Temperature +105°C
	Voltage Rating 300 V
	Sheath Colour Multicoloured
	Hi-Flex Yes
	Conductor Strand Type Stranded
	Core Strands 7/34
	Characteristic Impedance 95 Ω
	Jacketed Yes
	Size of Strands 34 AWG
	Operating Temperature Range -20 → +105 °C
	Capacitance 48.6pF/m
	Standards Met RoHS Compliant

3M 3811 Series Flat Ribbon Cable, 10-Way, 1.27mm Pitch, 30.48m Length, IDC to IDC