RISC 6000, #28-7c, BC, PO, O/A Foil+Braid, PVC Jkt, CL2
RISC 6000 IBM XX, YY Cable, 28 AWG stranded (7x36) bare copper conductors, patented step polyolefin insulation, twisted pairs, overall Beldfoil® shielded + tinned copper braid shield (65% coverage), tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket (see RISC color code chart below).
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
1540A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1540A 0081000 | Gray | 612825117643 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | For RISC Systems where energy efficiency is Key |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.19 in |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 7 |
| Size | 28 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x36 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PP/PE - Polypropylene/Polyethylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.035 in mm |
| Color Code | IBM – RISC 6000 |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 28 AWG (7x36) TC |
| Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 67% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.19 in |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 7.2 Ohm/1000ft (24 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 66.6 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 12.5 pF/ft (41.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 23 pF/ft (75 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 0.9 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 14.7 lbs (6.67 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 19 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.9 in (48 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 1.9 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 725, CL2 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | IBM Part No. XX, YY Cable, RJ-45 compatible |
Product Notes
| Notes | Patent # 5,220,130. Single conductors are dual insulated. Outer layer of insulation must be stripped off before attaching modular connectors. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.342 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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