On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:37 -0800, "Jesse Lackey" =20 > Hello all, I normally use a twisted pair from cat5 cable (or the whole=20 > cable, 2 wires for signal and 1 or 2 for ground as per DMX spec) for=20 > rs485 stuff, but I'd like to get some cable ideal for rs485 with 120ohm=20 > termination. I need to run some short (3-4 foot run) that has to be=20 > near power cables with 20+ amps on them. And, I get asked by customers=20 > about cabling for DMX, and I'd like to have a pointer to "the best" to=20 > give them. >=20 > Various combinations of individual pair-shield and overall-shield=20 > options exist in cat5e/cat6/cat6e but I'd prefer something that is only=20 > a single pair. >=20 > Right now this: > > is my top pick. Hi Jesse, Belden 8451 has always been my favorite, too. Cheerful regards, Bob --=20 http://www.fastmail.fm - Same, same, but different... --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .