3M 3517 Series Flat Ribbon Cable, 20-Way, 1.27mm Pitch, 5m Length

A screened & jacketed ribbon cable with parallel stranded tinned copper wire conductors wrapped in shielding & protected with an outer black PVC jacket.

Features and Benefits
· 360° copper shielding
· Primary cable is zippable for branching or discrete terminations

Ribbon cabling is frequently used in computing and in communication applications. They are often used internally in electronic appliances, and are often used in hard drive wiring. Although they are limited to straight-run installations, they have advantages in that they can provide space efficient solutions to high data transmission. Ribbon cabling is often used in;

• Test and Measure
• Computing
• Robotics

3M is a trusted name in connector and wiring solutions, providing high quality cables, connectors and accessories. From industrial computing to domestic applications, 3M provides the reliable and versatile product range you need.

These cables are not to be regarded as power cables or cables for the direct connection of equipment to mains power supplies.

UL Listed

UL style 2912

Tie up your data connections with this ribbon cable from 3M. As it's flat and flexible, routing it through narrow or awkward spaces is a cinch. It has 20 ways, enabling you to create multiple connections with just one cable. Both ends are left unterminated, giving you the flexibility to attach an IDC connector that best suits your job. A layer of expanded, conductive copper shields it from noise and interference.

• Wide operating temperature range between -20°C and +80°C to handle harsh conditions
• Tinned and stranded copper conductors keep it flexible and reliable
• PVC jacket is resistant to chemicals and corrosion

• Audio-visual equipment
• Computer peripherals
• Instrumentation devices
• Industrial automation

This ribbon cable comes in a length of 5 metres, giving you the freedom to route wires over long distances. Alternatively, cut it to size and make multiple short connections.

UL VW-1 UL 2912

Screened and Jacketed Ribbon Cable

Ribbon cables provide a simple, quick and cost-effective solution to mass termination. They also have space and weight saving advantages over other wiring methods and are ideal for use on computers, peripherals, and interface units, audio and digital equipment.