Our 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 riser cable is designed and engineered 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
Riser Cable | Conductor |
Solid bare copper |
| AWG |
24 |
| Insulation |
lead-free, flame retardant PVC |
| Rip cord |
Non-hygroscopic and non-wicking |
| Jacket |
Lead-free, flame retardant PVC |
| Compliance |
UL Subject 444 (UL )-C(UL ) Type CMR/CMG ICEA S-90-661 NEC 800 Type CMR Two- to four-pair: TI A/EIA-568-B.2 Category 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 |
| 201—225 |
Red—brown |
| 226—250 |
Red—Slate |
| 251—275 |
Black—blue |
| 276—300 |
Black—orange |
| 301—325 |
Black—green |
| 326—350 |
Black—brown |
| 351—375 |
Black—slate |
| 376—400 |
Yellow-blue |
Electrical Characteristics | 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 (21.0 pF/ft) |
| Capacitance unbalance pair to ground (maximum) |
305 pF/100 m (1000 pF/1000 ft) |
| Temperature rating |
60º C (140º F) |
| Voltage rating |
300 VDC |
Electrical Performance of 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 Riser Cable | 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 |
| 11 |
300/24 |
Twisted |
1000(3280) |
Reel |
| 12 |
400/24 |
Twisted |
100(328) |
Reel |
| 13 |
400/24 |
Twisted |
200(656) |
Reel |
| 14 |
400/24 |
Twisted |
305(1000) |
Reel |
| 15 |
400/24 |
Twisted |
500(1640) |
Reel |
| 16 |
400/24 |
Twisted |
1000(3280) |
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, a China 100Ω 24AWG UTP CAT3 riser cable manufacturer since 1992, serves OEMs with a wide range of wire and cable products. We have the ability to cater to the specific needs of individual customers.
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