ZGFS 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 plenum cable, a type of central office cable, is widely used for switchboard cable assemblies and central office wiring for POTS, T1 and Fractional T1, and Basic and Primary Rate ISDN.

Specifications of 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 Plenum Cable

Conductor	Solid bare copper
AWG	24
Insulation	low smoke, flame retardant PVC
Rip cord	Non-hygroscopic and non-wicking
Jacket	Low smoke, flame retardant PVC
Compliance	UL Subject 444 (UL )-C(UL ) Type CMP ICEA S-90-661 NEC 800 Type CMP Two- to four-pair: TI A/EIA-568-B.2Category 3 Horizontal Cable Over four-pair: TI A/EIA-568-B.2 Category 3 Backbone Cable Rohs compliant directive 2002/95/EC
Package	Available in reels (RL)

Pair Color Code

Pair	Conductor insulation color
	Tip	Ring
1	White	Blue
2	White	Orange
3	White	Green
4	White	Brown
5	White	Slate
6	Red	Blue
7	Red	Orange
8	Red	Green
9	Red	Brown
10	Red	Slate
11	Black	Blue
12	Black	Orange
13	Black	Green
14	Black	Brown
15	Black	Slate
16	Yellow	Blue
17	Yellow	Orange
18	Yellow	Green
19	Yellow	Brown
20	Yellow	Slate
21	Violet	Blue
22	Violet	Orange
23	Violet	Green
24	Violet	Brown
25	Violet	Slate

Unit Binder Color Code

Unit pair count	Unit binder color
1—25	White—blue
26—50	White—orange
51—75	White—green
76—100	White—brown
101—125	White—slate
126—150	Red--blue
151—175	Red—orange
176—200	Red—green

Electrical Characteristics of 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 Plenum Cable

Conductor DC resistance @ 20º C (68° F) (maximum):	/1000 ft)/100 m (28.6 9.38
DC Resistance unbalance (maximum):	5%
Mutual capacitance @ 1 kHz:	6.6 nF/100 m (20.0 pF/ft)
Temperature rating:	60º C (140º F)
Voltage rating:	300 VDC

Electrical Performance

Frequency (MHz)	Impedance (Ohms)	Attenuation (dB/100 m) Max.	NEXT (dB) Min.	SRL (dB) Min.
1.0	85---115 Ω	2.6	41	12.0
4.0	85---115 Ω	5.6	32	12.0
8.0	85---115 Ω	8.5	27	12.0
10.0	85---115 Ω	9.7	26	12.0
16.0	85---115 Ω	13.1	23	10.0

Product Data Sheet

Series NO.	Pair Count /AWG	Core style	Standard length m(ft)	package
1	2/24	Twisted	100(328)	Reel
2	3/24	Twisted	100(328)	Reel
3	4/24	Twisted	200(656)	Reel
4	6/24	Twisted	305(1000)	Reel
5	8/24	Twisted	500(1640)	Reel
6	12/24	Twisted	1000(3280)	Reel
7	25/24	Twisted	100(328)	Reel
8	50/24	Twisted	200(656)	Reel
9	100/24	Twisted	305(1000)	Reel
10	200/24	Twisted	500(1640)	Reel

Ordering Information

Cable type	Horizontal	Backbone	Patch cordage
Order quantity	Feet	meters
Pair count	2--400
Conductor Type	Solid bare	Solid tin	Stranded bare	Stranded tin
Ripcord	required	Not required	Manufacturer's option
Shielding	Foil/bare aluminum	Braid/coated aluminum	Braid/foil	Bare copper	Coated copper
Transmission classification	Cat3	Cat5	Cat5e
Flammability test	CMP	CMR	CMG	CM	CMX
Limited smoke cable	required	Not required	Manufacturer's option
Halogen free cable	required	Not required	Manufacturer's option
Length marking	feet	meters	Manufacturer's option
Packaging	coil	reel	Carton box	Manufacturer's option

ZGFS, founded in 1992, is a 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 plenum cable manufacturer in China. With 20 years of experience in the production of cable and wire, we are the supplier of choice for customers worldwide.