AUDIO, 2C #16, Str, Polyethylene(PE), 600 V, CM 75C, AWM/STYLE 20253 80C, CL2 75C, AWM/STYLE 1922 80C, CSA C(UL) TYPE CM
AUDIO, 2 Conductor 16 AWG (19/.0117) TC - Tinned Copper, Polyethylene(PE) Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, CM 75C, AWM/STYLE 20253 80C, CL2 75C, AWM/STYLE 1922 80C, CSA C(UL) TYPE CM C(UL) TYPE CM
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems. |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.314 in (7.98 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x29 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.123 in (3.12 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Clear |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 18 AWG (16x30) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.314 in (7.98 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 20.5 pF/ft (67.3 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 37 pF/ft (120 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 75 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.2 μH/ft (0.66 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM), 600 V (AWM 20253) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 47 lbs (21 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 80°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 20253 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Alpha Wire -* P/N M13247 2C 16 AWG SHIELDED 75C (UL) C(UL) TYPE CM OR 75C (UL) TYPE CL2 OR AWM STYLE 20253 80C 600V CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.42 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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