3M™ Twisted Pair Flat Cable, 1700 Series

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Twisted pair cables help reduce crosstalk in balanced drive applications

28 AWG stranded wire adds flexibility and cable life

Can be mass terminated to a broad range of IDC connectors

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  • Twisted pair cables help reduce crosstalk in balanced drive applications
  • 28 AWG stranded wire adds flexibility and cable life
  • Can be mass terminated to a broad range of IDC connectors
  • Color-coded wires for easy identification
  • 10-color twist and flat repeat with variable length option makes connections simpler

The 3M™ Twisted Pair Flat Cable, 1700 Series is a twisted pair ribbon cable that helps reduce crosstalk in balanced drive applications. This cable features .050" 28 AWG stranded wire for flexibility and extended cable life and can be mass terminated to a broad range of IDC connectors. Repeated color-coded wires allow for easy identification and tracing. PVC insulation and carrier, and 7-strand construction provides durability. Manufactured in North America, this cable features 10-color twist and flat repeat with  variable length option for simpler and more efficient connection.

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    Durability
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    Electrical Performance
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    Flexibility
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    Reduced Crosstalk

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    Product construction

    A: Clear PVC Carrier
    B: Tinned Stranded Copper Conductors

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    Allows for IDC

    3M Twisted Pair Flat Cable 1700 Series allows for Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) termination which features from 6 to 64 contacts. Technicians can make stable metal-to-metal contact through cover and primary insulation for all contacts simultaneously.

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