Communication and Control, 2C #20, Str, PVC, 300 V, AWM/STYLE 2095 80C
Communication and Control, 2 Conductor 20 AWG (10/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Bare Copper Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 2095 80C
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
2256 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2256 SL005 | Slate | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 2256 SL002 | Slate | Reel | 500 ft | Order online |
| 2256 SL001 | Slate | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
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) | 0.191 in (4.85 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 20 AWG |
| Stranding | 10x30 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.069 in (1.8 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Spiral Serve / Screen |
|---|---|
| Material | Bare Copper (BC) |
| Coverage | 95% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.020 in (0.51 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.191 in (4.85 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 79 Ohm/1000ft (260 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 43 pF/ft (140 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 77 pF/ft (250 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 50 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.19 μH/ft (0.62 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (AWM 2095) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 46 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. | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2095 |
| 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 2256 2C 20 AWG RU AWM 2095 80C 300V VW-1 CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.117 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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