7892A BELDEN
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Product: 7892A
Audio Snake Cable, #26-12pr, TC, Indiv. Shielded, CM
Product Description
Digital Audio Snake Cable, CM-Rated, 12-26 AWG tinned copper pairs, Datalene® insulation, individually shielded with Beldfoil® bonded to
numbered/color-coded PVC jackets so both strip simultaneously, PVC jacket
Technical Specifications
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | Stranding | Material | Nominal Diameter | No. of Pairs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 7x34 | TC - Tinned Copper | 0.019 in | 12 | |
| Conductor Count: 24 | |||||
| Total Number of Pairs: 12 | |||||
Insulation
| Material | Material Trade Name | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE - Polyethylene (Foam) | Datalene® | 0.054 in | 0.0175 in |
Color Chart

Inner Shield
| Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] | Drainwire Material | Drainwire Diameter | Drainwire AWG | Drainwire Construction n x D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® | 100% | TC - Tinned Copper | 0.019 in | 26 | Stranded | |
| Table Notes: Indiv. Foil tapes bonded to inner jacket | ||||||||
Inner Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.136 in | 0.014 in |
Outer Shield
| Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] | Drainwire Material | Drainwire Diameter | Drainwire AWG | Drainwire Construction n x D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Beldfoil® | 100% | TC - Tinned Copper | 0.019 in | 26 | Stranded |
Outer Jacket
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| Material | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Wall Thickness | Ripcord |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.679 in | 0.056 in | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Individual Pair Nominal Shield DCR | Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| 25.5 Ohm/1000ft | 37.3 Ohm/1000ft | 37.3 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield |
| 12.5 pF/ft | 25 pF/ft |


| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
| 0.384 MHz | 0.84 dB/100ft |
| 0.7056 MHz | 1.14 dB/100ft |
| 0.768 MHz | 1.18 dB/100ft |
| 1.024 MHz | 1.34 dB/100ft |
| 1.4112 MHz | 1.5 dB/100ft |
| 1.536 MHz | 1.54 dB/100ft |
| 2.048 MHz | 1.69 dB/100ft |
| 2.8224 MHz | 1.86 dB/100ft |
| 3.072 MHz | 1.92 dB/100ft |
| 4.096 MHz | 2.14 dB/100ft |
| 5.6448 MHz | 2.4 dB/100ft |
| 6.144 MHz | 2.47 dB/100ft |
| 8.192 MHz | 2.75 dB/100ft |
| 11.2896 MHz | 3.09 dB/100ft |
| 12.288 MHz | 3.18 dB/100ft |
| 24.576 MHz | 4.2 dB/100ft |

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Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range: -30°C To +80°C
Mechanical Characteristics
Bulk Cable Weight:
150 lbs/1000ft
Max. Pull Tension:
129 lbs
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
7 in
Standards
NEC/(UL) Compliance:
CM
CEC/C(UL) Compliance:
CM
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
Environmental Space:
Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum)
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS
Yes
2):
EU Directive 2012/19/EU
Yes
(WEEE):
EU Directive 2015/863/EU
Yes
(RoHS 2 amendment):
EU Directive Compliance:
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR)
EU CE Mark:
Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
Yes
Suitability
Suitability - Indoor:
Yes
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
UL Flammability:
UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Related Part Numbers
Variants
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7892A Z4B2000 | Violet | Reel | 2,000 ft | 612825190776 | |
| 7892A Z4B1000 | Violet Z4B | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825433903 | |
| Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. | |||||
Product Notes
Pair jackets and shields are bonded so both strip simultaneously with automatic stripping equipment. Datalene® insulation features include low dielectric constant and a
Notes:
dissipation factor for high-speed, low-distortion data handling. Physical properties include good crush resistance and light weight.
History
Update and Revision:
Revision Number: 0.360 Revision Date: 11-09-2022
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