Vitaliy wrote:
> Jon Chandler wrote:
>   =20
>>> I'm looking for a good article on the different insulation types (PVC,
>>> PU,
>>> Teflon, PE, rubber, etc), their properties, typical applications, and
>>> advantages/disadvantages. Can someone suggest a source (paid is OK)?
>>>
>>> Thank you in advance,
>>>
>>> Vitaliy
>>>
>>>
>>>       =20
>> Alpha Cable has a decent reference section.  Cable jacket materials are
>> about half way down the page.
>>
>> http://www.alphawire.com/OnlineTools/~/media/Files/MasterCatalog2010/Tec=
hnical%20Information%20Section.ashx
>>     =20
> This has been the most useful reference so far (for example, it confirmed
> that special PVC can be used in very cold temperatures), but I would stil=
l
> like to find a book or an article which goes more in depth on this subjec=
t.
>
> Vitaliy
>
>   =20
Happy to help.  I never saw my post appear so I thought it had been=20
eaten by the system!

The Belden and Blackbox catalogs used to have large reference sections=20
with all sorts of information
like this but apparently these sections didn't survive the transition to=20
the web.  I did notice on Belden's
site I believe different color-coding conventions.  I'm relieved to see=20
that no matter what order the
colors get connected to pin, there will probably be a standard to=20
support it! :)

Jon
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