The document describes a round conductor flat cable product from 3M Company, which features flexibility, extended product life, and zippable for branching or discrete termination.
The 3M 3849 Series round‑conductor flat cable is a .033" 30 AWG stranded PVC cable designed for termination to all three rows in DIN connectors. The cable offers flexibility, RoHS compliance, and a standard roll length of 100 ft.
The document provides physical, electrical and environmental characteristics, ordering details, and warranty terms for the product.
| Conductor type | 30 AWG 7 × 38 (7 × 0.102) tinned stranded copper |
|---|---|
| Insulation material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Color | Gray |
| Voltage rating | USA 300 V, Canada 300 V, EU < 50 V |
| Temperature rating | -20 °C to +105 °C |
| Flammability rating | USA VW‑1, Canada FT1 |
| Capacitance | 17.5 pF/ft (57.4 pF/m) |
| Inductance | 14 µH/ft (0.46 µH/m) |
| Propagation delay | 1.56 ns/ft (5.12 ns/m) |
| Velocity of propagation | 65 % of speed of light |
| Standard roll length | 100 ft per roll |
The cable is rated for 300 V in the USA and Canada, and less than 50 V in the EU.
It can be used from –20 °C up to +105 °C.
A standard roll contains 100 feet of cable.