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3M™ Round Conductor Flat Cable
.156″ 18 AWG Stranded, PVC 8132 Series
Physical
Electrical
Note: Unbalanced is measured between ground-signal-ground conductors.
Environmental
Insulation Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Color: Dark Gray Wires
Marking Standard: None
Canadian Option: AWM 20462 105C 300V VW1 3M NU C AWM IA 80C 150V FT1 EU <50V
Conductors: 18 AWG, 19 x 30 AWG [19 x Ø 0.254] Tinned Stranded Copper
Voltage Rating: USA: 300V Canada: 150V EU: <50V
Insulation Resistance: >1 x 1010Ω /10ft [3m]
Characteristic Impedance: Unbalanced: 127 Ω
Capacitance:Unbalanced: 9.6 pF/ft. [ 31.5 pF/m ]
Inductance: Unbalanced: 0.15 μH/ft. [ 0.49 μH/m ]
Propagation Delay: Unbalanced: 1.22 ns/ft. [ 4.00 ns/m ]
Velocity of Propagation: 83%
Temperature Rating: USA: -20°C to +80°C Canada: -20°C to +80°C
Flammability Rating: USA: VW-1 Canada: FT1
• Designed for power applications requiring
higher current carrying capability
• 18 AWG tinned stranded copper wire provides
flexibility and extended product life
• Individually insulated conductors are laminated
to a PVC backing which can be zipped apart for
branching or discrete terminations
• RoHS* compliant
TS-0057-15
Sheet 1 of 2
Date Modified: April 13, 2007
UL File No.: E42769, Style No.:20462
*"RoHS Compliant 2005/95/EC" means that the product or part ("Product") does not contain any of the substances in excess of the
maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2005/618/EC, unless the sub-
stance is in an application that is exempt under EU RoHS. This information represents 3M's knowledge and belief, which may be
based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix,
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3M
Interconnect Solutions
http://www.3M.com/interconnects/
3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
For technical, sales or ordering information call
800-225-5373
3M™ Round Conductor Flat Cable
.156″ 18 AWG Stranded, PVC 8132Series
TS-0057-15
Sheet 2 of 2
(OPTIONAL)
.0 .00 .000
inch ±.1 ±.01 ±.005
[ ] Dim ensions for R eference
Onl
y
Tolerance Unless Noted
[mm]
Inch
Ordering Information
A
B
0.048 Ref
[ 1.22 ]
.077 ± .003
[ 1.96 ]
.156 Typ
[ 3.96 ]
Light Gray PVC Carrier
18 AWG, 19 x 30 AWG [19 x Ø 0.254] Tinned
Stranded Copper Conductors
Dark Gray PVC
Insulation Typ
Note: 1. Red marking on one edge of cable designates wire #1.
Note: Contact 3M for availability of additional conductor counts.
Number of
Conductors 3M Part Number
48132/04 0.564 ± .015 [14.33] 0.468 ± .010 [11.89]
58132/05 0.720 ± .015 [18.29] 0.624 ± .010 [15.85]
68132/06 0.876 ± .015 [22.25] 0.780 ± .010 [19.81]
78132/07 1.032 ± .015 [26.21] 0.936 ± .010 [23.77]
88132/08 1.188 ± .015 [30.18] 1.092 ± .010 [27.74]
98132/09 1.344 ± .020 [34.14] 1.248 ± .015 [31.70]
10 8132/10 1.500 ± .020 [38.10] 1.404 ± .015 [35.66]
11 8132/11 1.656 ± .020 [42.06] 1.560 ± .015 [39.62]
12 8132/12 1.812 ± .020 [46.02] 1.716 ± .015 [43.59]
13 8132/13 1.968 ± .020 [49.99] 1.872 ± .015 [47.55]
14 8132/14 2.124 ± .020 [53.95] 2.028 ± .015 [51.51]
15 8132/15 2.280 ± .025 [57.91] 2.184 ± .020 [55.47]
16 8132/16 2.436 ± .025 [61.87] 2.340 ± .020 [59.44]
17 8132/17 2.592 ± .025 [65.84] 2.496 ± .020 [63.40]
18 8132/18 2.748 ± .025 [69.80] 2.652 ± .020 [67.36]
19 8132/19 2.904 ± .025 [73.76] 2.808 ± .020 [71.32]
20 8132/20 3.060 ± .025 [77.72] 2.964 ± .020 [75.29]
21 8132/21 3.216 ± .025 [81.69] 3.120 ± .020 [79.25]
22 8132/22 3.372 ± .025 [85.65] 3.276 ± .020 [83.21]
23 8132/23 3.528 ± .025 [89.61] 3.432 ± .020 [87.17]
24 8132/24 3.684 ± .025 [93.57] 3.588 ± .020 [91.14]
Dimension A Dimension B
Note: Contact 3M for availability of custom roll lengths.
8132 / XX 100 XX
Blank = Standard
C = Canadian Certified Version
Blank = Standard
SF = Splice Free
Length of Roll in Feet
100 = 100 ft Standard
Number of Conductors
(See Table)
3
Printed in USA.
Minimum 10%
Post-Consumer Fiber
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