3M 3811 series 0.050 in 26 AWG stranded PVC color coded flat cable allows mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors, 26 AWG wire allows for higher power levels, stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life, it is zippable for branching or discrete termination and provides color coded for wire identification.
The 3M 3811 Series Color Coded Flat Cable is a .050‑inch, 26 AWG stranded PVC cable designed for high‑power applications and easy mass termination to IDC connectors. It features color‑coded conductors for quick identification, a clear carrier, and a zippable design for branching.
The handbook provides detailed physical dimensions, electrical ratings such as 300 V (USA) voltage, 950 Ω characteristic impedance, and environmental limits including -20 °C to +105 °C operating temperature. Ordering information, conductor configurations, and regulatory compliance data are also included.
| Voltage Rating | USA: 300 V, Canada: 150 V, EU: <50 V |
|---|---|
| Insulation Resistance | > 1 × 10¹² Ω/10 ft |
| Characteristic Impedance | 950 Ω (unbalanced) |
| Capacitance | 14.8 pF/ft (48.6 pF/m) unbalanced |
| Inductance | 13 pH/ft (0.43 µH/m) unbalanced |
| Propagation Delay | 1.41 ns/ft (4.63 ns/m) unbalanced |
| Velocity of Propagation | 72 % |
| Temperature Rating | USA: -20 °C to +105 °C, Canada: -20 °C to +80 °C |
| Flammability Rating | USA: VW‑1, Canada: FT1 |
| Conductor Construction | 26 AWG, 7 × 34 AWG (7 × 0.160) tinned stranded copper |
The cable is rated for 300 V in the USA, 150 V in Canada, and less than 50 V in the EU.
It operates from –20 °C to +105 °C in the USA and from –20 °C to +80 °C in Canada.
The unbalanced characteristic impedance is 950 Ω.
The cable uses 26 AWG conductors made of 7 × 34 AWG (7 × 0.160) tinned stranded copper.