3M™ Round, Jacketed, Flat Cable
.025" 30 AWG Stranded, Mass-Term, PVC/PVC
3896 Series
• Round construction permits easier routing
• 30 AWG wire on .025 inch centers permits mass
termination
• Continuous split/bond allows for mass termination on
2.4 inch centers (approximate)
• Close spacing permits higher signal density
• Primary cable is zippable for branching or discrete
terminations
• PVC insulation provides excellent flexibility
• Recommended for use with 3M™ Tripolarized
Wiremount Socket 82XXX-600X, .050" x .100";
3M™ Mini D Ribbon (MDR) Wiremount Plug
101XX-8X00EE, .050"; and 3M™ Pak 50 IDC
Sockets P25E-XXXs-XXX
• See Regulatory Information Appendix (RIA for
chemical compliance information
(RIA E1 & C1 apply)
Date Modified: May 14, 2009
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Physical
Jacket Material:
Jacket Color:
Primary Material:
Color
Marking Standard:
Conductors:
Inner Wrap:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Black
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Gray
UL AWM 20596 105C 30V VW1 3M NU
30 AWG, 7 × 38 AWG [ 7 × Ø 0.102 ] Tinned Stranded Copper
Polyester Film
Electrical
EU: 1 x 1010Ω /10 ft [3 m]
Characteristic Impedance:
Capacitance:
Inductance:
Propagation Delay:
Velocity of Propagation:
Unbalanced
73 Ω
20.8 pF/ft [ 68.2 pF/m ]
Balanced
121 Ω
12.0 pF/ft [ 39.4 pF/m ]
0.11 μH/ft [ 0.36 μH/m ]
0.18 μH/ft [ 0.57 μH/m ]
1.51 ns/ft [ 4.95 ns/m ]
1.45 ns/ft [ 4.76 ns/m ]
67%
70%
Note: Unbalanced is measured between ground-signal-ground conductors.Balanced is measured between conductors within a pair.
Environmental
Temperature Rating: -20°C to + 105°C
Flammability Rating: USA: VW-1
Canada: FT1
UL File No.: E42769, Style No.: 20596
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3M™ Round, Jacketed, Flat Cable
.025" 30 AWG Stranded, Mass-Term, PVC/PVC
Inch
[Imm]
Tolerance Unless Noted
Inch
.0
.00
.000
±.1
±.05
±.010
[ ] Dimensions for Reference Only
3896 Series
Number of
Conductors
3M Part
Number
Diameter A ± .03
Dimension B
(See Note 2)
20
3896/20
0.26 [ 6.6 ]
0.475 +/- .004 [12.70]
26
3896/26
0.27 [ 6.9 ]
0.625 +/- .004 [15.88]
30
3896/30
0.27 [ 6.9 ]
0.725 +/- .006 [18.42]
32
3896/32
0.27 [ 6.9 ]
0.775 +/- .006 [19.69]
34
3896/34
0.27 [ 6.9 ]
0.825 +/- .006 [20.96]
36
3896/36
0.27 [ 6.9 ]
0.875 +/- .006 [22.23]
40
3896/40
0.30 [ 7.6 ]
0.975 +/- .006 [24.77]
50
3896/50
0.33 [ 8.4 ]
1.225 +/- .006 [31.12]
52
3896/52
0.33 [ 8.4 ]
1.275 +/- .009 [32.39]
60
3896/60
0.37 [ 9.4 ]
1.475 +/- .009 [37.47]
68
3896/68
0.37 [ 9.4 ]
1.675 +/- .009 [42.55]
80
3896/80
0.39 [ 9.9 ]
1.975 +/- .011 [50.17]
100
3896/100
0.44 [ 11.2 ]
2.475 +/- .025 [62.87]
2.40
61.0
TYP
BONDED
1.00
25.4
SPLIT
"B"
Ø "A"
Paper [Mfg
Optional]
0.026 [.66] Min.
PVC Jacket
Thickness
.025 TYP
0.64
Polyester Film
PVC Primary Insulation
30 AWG, 7 X 38 AWG [7X Ø 0.102]
Notes:
1. Red marking on edge of primary cable designates wire #1.
2. Dimension B refers to bonded area only.
Ordering Information
3896/XX XX XX
Blank = Standard
SF = Splice Free
Number of Conductors
(See Table)
Blank = Standard, Repeating Split/Bonded Wires
SO = Continuously Bonded Wire (No Split)
Note: Available in standard 275 ft roll length. Contact 3M for availability
of additional conductor counts and/or custom roll lengths.
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Regulatory Information Appendix
3M Electronic Solutions Division/Interconnect
EUROPE
Appendix E1: European Union RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical & Electronic Equipment, as
amended by EU Commission Decision 2005/618/EC.
This product is RoHS Compliant 2005/95/EC.
“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 substance is in an application that is exempt under EU RoHS. Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing, this information
represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and
Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
Appendix E2: European Union RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical & Electronic Equipment, as
amended by EU Commission Decision 2005/618/EC.
This product contains lead in the compliant pin area in excess of the maximum concentration value allowed but is
compliant by exemption under EU Commission Decision 2005/747/EC.
“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 substance is in an application that is exempt under EU RoHS. Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing, this information
represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and
Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
Appendix E3: European Union RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical & Electronic Equipment as
amended by Commission Decision 2005/618/EC.
This product contains lead in the solder tail area in excess of the maximum concentration value allowed.
Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing, this information represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information
provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and
Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
Appendix E4: European Union RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical & Electronic Equipment, as
amended by EU Commission Decision 2005/618/EC, as amended by EU Commission Decision 2005/717/EC, as amended by
EU Court of Justice Decision 2008/C 116/04
This product contains decaBDE in the insulating material in excess of the maximum concentration allowed for finished
products subject to EU RoHS that are placed on the EU market after June 30, 2008.
Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing, this information represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information
provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and
Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
RIA-2217B-E
Appendix E5: European Union RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, as
amended by EU Commission Decision 2005/618/EC.
This product contains lead in excess of the maximum concentration value allowed but is compliant by exemption under
Item 6 of the Annex to the Directive.
“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 substance is in an application that is exempt under EU RoHS. Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing, this information
represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and
Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
CHINA
Appendix C1: China RoHS
Electronic Industry Standard of the People’s Republic of China, SJ/T11363-2006, Requirements for Concentration Limits for
Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products.
This symbol, per Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products, SJ/T11364-2006, means that the
product or part does not contain any of the following substances in excess of the following maximum concentration values in any
homogeneous material: (a) 0.1% (by weight) for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (excluding decaBDE); or (b) 0.01% (by weight) for cadmium. Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing, this
information represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
In the event any product is proven not to conform with 3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and
Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the Warranty stated below.
Appendix C2: China RoHS
Electronic Industry Standard of the People’s Republic of China, SJ/T11363-2006, Requirements for Concentration Limits for
Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products.
This symbol, per Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products, SJ/T11364-2006, means that
the product or part does contain a substance, as detailed in the chart below, in excess of the following maximum concentration
values in any homogeneous material: (a) 0.1% (by weight) for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (excluding decaBDE); or (b) 0.01% (by weight) for cadmium. Unless otherwise stated by 3M in
writing, this information represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
The numerical reference in the symbol above should not be construed as a representation regarding the product’s life or an
extension of a product warranty. The product warranty is stated below. In the event any product is proven not to conform with
3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the
product Warranty stated below.
RIA-2217B-E
Appendix C3: China RoHS
Electronic Industry Standard of the People’s Republic of China, SJ/T11363-2006, Requirements for Concentration Limits for
Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products.
This symbol, per Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products, SJ/T11364-2006, means that
the product or part does contain a substance, as detailed in the chart below, in excess of the following maximum concentration
values in any homogeneous material: (a) 0.1% (by weight) for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (excluding decaBDE); or (b) 0.01% (by weight) for cadmium. Unless otherwise stated by 3M in
writing, this information represents 3M’s best knowledge and belief based upon information provided by third party suppliers to 3M.
The numerical reference in the symbol above should not be construed as a representation regarding the product’s life or an
extension of a product warranty. The product warranty is stated below. In the event any product is proven not to conform with
3M’s Regulatory Information Appendix, then 3M’s entire liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy will be in accordance with the
product Warranty stated below.
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