LOCAL AREA NETWORK
MEETING THE HIGHEST TRANSMISSION STANDARDS
Local Area Networks can be constructed with a variety of media cables including
coaxial, multiconductor, multipair and fiber optic configurations. Alpha Local
Area Network cables meet the highest transmission standards for a multitude
of networking applications. Alpha data cables can be used for RS-232, 422,
423, 449, IEEE-488, TIA/EIA 568-A, and other standard interfaces.
DATA CABLES
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Alpha Wire data cables are used extensively in
data processing systems, process control monitoring, point-of-sale equipment and local area
networking. The products are designed for both
new data installations or system expansion.
Expect excellent quality, exceptional customer
service, the packaging you require and “onthe-shelf”, ready-to-ship inventory on Alpha
Local Area Network products.
ALPHA WIRE COMPANY
NOW STOCKS CATEGORY 5 AND
CATEGORY 5e DATA COMM CABLES!
Alpha Wire Category 5 and 5e cables are ideally
suited for the challenges facing users regarding cable performance and management. The
products are designed to provide years of service
life and prevent retrofitting after only a short
installation period. Alpha Wire’s Category 5
and 5e is ideal for ATM 155 Mbps, Fast Ethernet,
Token Ring or TP-PMD applications.
Product Type
Page Number (s)
Local Area Network
Materials Abbreviations Guide . . . . . . . .
254
Coaxial Cables – Non-Plenum . . . . . . . .
Coaxial Cables – Plenum . . . . . . . . . . .
Twinaxial and Two Pair Data Cable . . . . .
Ethernet Coaxial Cables . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) . . . . . . .
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) . . . . . . . . .
Modular Telephone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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259-261
262-264
265-267
268
269-270
271
ALPHA-BYTE™ Multipair Data Cables . . . . .
IEEE-488 Bus Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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273
RS-232 Cable Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Availability By Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LOCAL AREA NETWORK
MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS GUIDE
INNER CONDUCTORS
ABBREVIATION
254
BC
CCS
CW
SC
SCA
SCCS
TC
CONSTRUCTION
Bare Copper
Copper Clad Steel
Copper Coated Steel
Silver-Coated Copper
Silver-Coated Alloy
Silver-Coated Copper Clad Steel
Tinned Copper
INSULATION & JACKET MATERIALS
(NON-PLENUM)
ABBREVIATION
FHPE
FP
FPE
FPP
FPVC
HDPE
LDPE
MDPE
P
PE
PP
PU
PVC
PVC-NC
SR-PVC
SSP
CONSTRUCTION
Cellular (Foam) High Density Polyethylene
Fluoropolymer
Cellular (Foam) Polyethylene
Cellular (Foam) Polypropylene
Flexible Polyvinylchloride
High Density Polyethylene
Low Density Polyethylene
Medium Density Polyethylene
Polyolefin
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Polyvinylchloride
Non-Contaminating Polyvinylchloride
Semi-Rigid Polyvinylchloride
Semi-Solid Polyethylene
OUTER SHIELD CONDUCTORS
ABBREVIATION
A/P
A/P/A
BC
SC
TC
CONSTRUCTION
Aluminum/Polyester Tape
Aluminum/Polyester/Aluminum
Bare Copper Braid
Silver-Coated Copper Braid
Tinned Copper Braid
INSULATION & JACKET MATERIALS
(PLENUM)
ABBREVIATION
ECTFE
ETFE
FCP
FEP
PA
PCTFE
PFA
PLM-PVC
PTFE
PTP
PVDF
TFE
CONSTRUCTION
Ethylene-Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene
Fluorocopolymer
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
Polymer Alloy PVC (Plenum)
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene
Perfluoroalkoxy
Plenum-Rated PVC
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Plenum Rated Thermoplastic
Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Tetrafluoroethylene
LOCAL AREA NETWORK
COAXIAL CABLES
NON-PLENUM
RoHS COMPLIANT
Alpha Part No.
RG Type
Ohms
Rating
Alpha Part No.
RG Type
Ohms
Rating
9058X
58/U Type
53
Non-Plenum
9058C
9858
58 C/U Type
58 C/U Type
50
50
Non-Plenum
Non-Plenum
Alpha Part No.
RG Type
Ohms
Rating
9058AC
58 A/U
50
Non-Plenum
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Description
AWG Stranding
Material◆
DCR
Ohms/1000'
(/Km)
9058X
UL TYPE
NEC CL2 –
150V / 60°C
UL AWM 1354 –
30V / 60°C
RG Type:
58/U Type
Ohms: 53
Non-Plenum
20
Solid BC
10.2
(33,5)
Solid PE
0.116 (2,9)
9058AC
NEC CL2 –
150V / 60°C
RG Type:
58 A/U
Ohms: 50
Non-Plenum
20
19/0.0071
TC
10.2
(33,5)
Solid PE
0.116 (2,9)
9058C
60°C
RG Type:
58 C/U
Ohms: 50
Non-Plenum
20
19/0.0071
TC
10.9
(35,8)
Solid PE
0.116 (2,9)
RG Type:
58 C/U Type
Ohms: 50
Non-Plenum
20
19/0.0071
TC
10.2
(33,5)
Solid PE
0.116 (2,9)
Alpha
Part No.
9858
UL AWM 1354 –
30V / 60°C
◆Refer
to Materials Abbreviation Guide on Page 254
SPECIFICATIONS
■
RoHS Compliant
Core
Dielectric
Material◆
Diameter
Inches (mm)
Nominal
Shield &
Jacket
Capacitance
Nominal
(RMS)
Material◆
Material◆ Vel. of
@ 1KHz
Attenuation
Max
Ohms/1000' Nom. O.D.
Prop
pF/FT
db/100' (db/100m) Operating
(Ohms/Km) Inches (mm)
%
(pF/m)
@ MHz
Voltage
95% TC
Braid
6.0 (19,7)
Black
PVC
0.195 (4,9)
66
95% TC
Braid
4.2 (13,8)
Black
PVC
0.195 (4,9)
66
95% TC
Braid
4.1 (13,5)
Black
PVC-NC
Type II
0.195 (4,9)
66
95% TC
Braid
5.9 (19,4)
Black
PVC
0.193 (4,9)
66
28.8
(94,5)
30.5
(100,0)
30.5
(100,0)
30.8
(101,0)
0.4 (1,3) @ 1.00
1.2 (3,9) @ 10.0
3.1 (10,2) @ 50.0
4.6 (15,1) @ 100.0
6.8 (22,3) @ 200.0
10.0 (32,8) @ 400.0
0.4 (1,3) @ 1.00
1.4 (4,6) @ 10.0
3.3 (10,8) @ 50.0
4.9 (16,1) @ 100.0
7.4 (24,3) @ 200.0
11.0 (36,0) @ 400.0
0.4 (1,3) @ 1.00
1.4 (4,6) @ 10.0
3.3 (10,8) @ 50.0
4.9 (16,1) @ 100.0
7.4 (24,3) @ 200.0
11.0 (36,0) @ 400.0
0.4 (1,4) @ 1.00
1.4 (4,5) @ 10.0
3.3 (10,8) @ 50.0
4.9 (16,1) @ 100.0
7.3 (23,9) @ 200.0
11.5 (37,7) @ 400.0
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1900
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1900