High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 Product Facts Dual wall construction 600, 1000 and 2500 voltage rating Small size, light weight Resistant to most chemicals and electrical arc tracking Applications SPEC 44 wire has a dual wall construction which combines the outstanding physical and electrical characteristics of radiation crosslinked polyalkene with the excellent mechanical and chemical properties of radiation cross-linked polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The result is a wire insulation system that offers a 150C [302F] temperature rating, small size, light weight, solder iron resistance, and resistance to most solvents, fuels and lubricants. SPEC 44 wire and cable is highly flame retardant, nonmelting, does not cold flow, and though mechanically very tough, is easy to handle and install using conventional tools. Originally developed for aerospace and military requirements in applications of high density and complex circuitry, SPEC 44 wire and cable now finds wide use throughout industry, in commercial and military electronics, avionics, on satellites, aircraft, helicopters, ships, trains, military ground systems, and offshore platforms where environmental conditions demand consistently reliable performance. In airframe applications SPEC 44 constructions can offer a modern dimensional replacement for PVC/Nylon/ Glass braid type wire and cables. SPEC 44 wire is offered in a wide range of sizes in stranded conductors, standard materials available being tin or silver-plated copper and high strength copper alloy. Voltage ratings of 600, 1000 and 2500 volts are available as standard. Shielded and jacketed versions include single and multi-conductor constructions and flat braid shields where further size and weight savings are achieved. 9 R Wire and Cable Conductor Primary Insulation Radiation Crosslinked, Extruded Polyalkene Available in: Jacket Radiation Crosslinked, Modified PVDF Americas Europe Asia Pacific 9-3 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015 High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 (Continued) Physical Characteristics Small Size General Handling Lengths SPEC 44 equipment wire, 600 volt rated has a 0.19 [.008] nominal wall thickness compared to 0.25 [.010] and 0.38 [.015] for equivalent PTFE and PVC wires in MIL-DTL-16878, SAE AS22759 or BS 3G210. The flexibility of SPEC 44 and the ease with which it takes a 'set' makes it one of the easiest of the 'high performance' wires to install. Stripping is done with conventional die blade strippers. SPEC 44 is available in long continuous lengths and can be supplied for use on automatic cut and strip wire preparation machines. Light Weight The tin-plated conductor usually specified is easily soldered or crimped. The insulation may be easily printed and does not need etching before potting. Because of the thin wall and low density of the insulation materials considerable weight savings are made over similarly rated PTFE wires, eg:- 44A0111-22AWG equipment wire 4.45 grams/meter max 22 AWG PTFE equipment wire, AS-81044 5.54 grams/meter max Specifications/Approvals AS-81044, NEMA-WC-27500 (Cables) Def Stan. 61-12 Part 18 - Type 1 pliable (Maintenance Range) Def Stan. 61-12 Part 26 All types VG 95218 Parts 20, 21, 22, 23 and 1000 NATO Stock Numbers (NSN's) exist for most standard constructions Civil Aviation Authority Accessory Approval E11623 TE Specification 44 Typical Properties Temperature rating Voltage rating (thin wall) Voltage rating (thick wall) Tensile strength and elongation of insulation Notch propagation, 0.05mm notch Solder iron resistance (370C, 1 minute) Shrinkage, 300C Low temperature bend Voltage withstand (thin wall) Resistance: fuels, oils, solvents -65C to +150C [-85F to +302F] 600 V 2500 V 28 N/mm2, (4000 PSI), 230% Pass Pass <1% -65C [-85F] 2500 V Pass 9-4 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015 High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 (Continued) Environmental Performance Temperature Rating SPEC 44 wire and cable is rated for continuous operation from -65C to +150C [-85F to +302F] and for short periods at temperatures as high as 300C [572F]. Heat ageing tests are routinely performed at temperatures of 200C [392F] (168 hr) and 300C [572F] (6 hr). In addition SPEC 44 insulation will not shrink back under repeated cycling. Mechanical Performance SPEC 44 wire provides better cut through resistance than some wires with much thicker walls. 600 volt equipment wire 44A0111 (0.19 mm wall) has 40% greater cut through resistance than 600 volt PTFE insulated wire (0.25 mm wall). Fire Hazard Performance Flammability The radiation crosslinking of the materials used in SPEC 44 makes them nonmelting at high temperature. As a result SPEC 44 wire is resistant to prolonged contact with solder irons and is resistant to current overloads which would melt most thermoplastic insulation. Chemical Resistance The irradiated dual wall construction of SPEC 44 wire is highly resistant to many acids, alkalis, hydrocarbon solvents, fuels, lubricants, water, and many missile fuels and oxidizers. Cold Flow Voltage Ratings Standard available voltage ratings for SPEC 44 wire are 600 volts (0.19 mm wall thickness), 1000 volts (0.28 mm wall) and 2500 volts (0.48 mm wall). Electrical Arc Track Resistance SPEC 44 insulation demonstrates a resistance to arc tracking under both wet and dry conditions at aircraft system voltages. Low Outgassing For use in space applications, special constructions of SPEC 44 wire are available with low outgassing characteristics, for use in an environment of high vacuum and high temperature. Radiation cross-linking of SPEC 44 prevents cold flow of the insulation -- a recognized problem of some uncrosslinked materials. Federal Aviation Reg FAR-25 BS EN 50265 Vertical Flammability S424 14751 (Swedish chimney) NFC 32070 (2) (French chimney) IEC 60332 part 3 (Cable ladder) Smoke Index, Def Stan 61-12 (18) Toxicity Index, Def Stan 61-12 (18) BS EN 1S0-4589 Part 2 BS EN 1S0-4589 Part 3 Temperature Index, NES 715 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 6 per meter of wire 0.8 per meter of wire 30% Oxygen 9 Wire and Cable Smoke/Toxicity Index Solder Iron/Overload Resistance >300C [572F] 9-5 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015 High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 (Continued) Cross items that are not standard. Part Numbering System 44 X X X X X- AWG- X/X- X Jacket Color (codes same as for Primary Wire Insulation Color) Primary Wire Insulation Color (code per MIL-STD-681) 0 - Black 5 - Green 1 - Brown 6 - Blue 2 - Red 7 - Violet 3 - Orange 8 - Gray 4 - Yellow 9 - White Conductor Size (AWG) Conductor Type 1 - Tin-coated copper 2 - Silver-coated copper 3 - Nickel-coated copper 4 - Silver-coated high strength copper alloy 5 - Aluminum 6 - Nickel-coated high strength copper alloy A - Silver-coated CS95 C - Silver-coated high strength copper alloy (cadmium-free) D - Nickel-coated high strength copper alloy (cadmium-free) Number of Conductors 1 through 10 (designator for 10 conductor = 0) Class of Wire 1 - 600 volt, general purpose 2 - 1000 volt, general purpose 3 - 2500 volt, general purpose 4 - 600 volt, outerspace* 5 - 1000 volt, outerspace* 678- 2500 volt, outerspace* 600 volt, airframe 600 volt, medium weight Construction 0 - Primary wire; or unshielded & unjacketed cable 1 - Round braid shielded and jacketed cable** 2 - Tin-coated copper flat braid shielded & jacketed cable 3 - Round braid shielded cable, no jacket** 4 - Jacketed cable, no shield 5 - Spiral braid shielded & jacketed cable** 7-9 - Special constructions Temperature Rating: / - 135C (XL-PVF2 cable jacket) - USA only A - 150C (XL-PVF2 cable jacket) AC - 150C (same as 44AM with 90% min. shield coverage) AM - 150C (M27500, shielded and/or XL-PVF2 jacketed cable) B - 150C (XL-ETFE cable jacket) D - 135C (XL-PVF2) - Def Stan Part 26-UK only) Part Numbering System is a cross reference only and not meant for part creation. Basic Product Number * Classes 4, 5 and 6 available only as "44/" constructions. 44/7xxx and 44A7xxx will be available as indicated on the applicable SCD. **Shield coating same as conductor coating except: - for Conductor Type 4, 6, C and D, shield shall be tin-coated copper for standard products Typical ordering example Ordering information 3 conductors, brown, yellow with green stripe, blue, white jacket. If 600 volt, round braid, 20 AWG tinned conductor, 44A1131-20-1/45/6-9. Other constructions and custom designed wire and cable are available on request. 9-6 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015 High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 (Continued) NEMA WC-27500 Cable Part Numbering System M27500 X AWG XX X X XX Basic Specification Number Component Wire ID/Shield Coverage Code Shield Coverage 85% 90% - C A B F D E H G K L P S U J M N R T V Component Wire Identification Colored Stripes on White Wire (9/96/93/95/92/90/94/97/98/91... etc.) Solid Color Wires (9/6/3/5/2/0/4/7/8/1...etc.) Band Marks on Solid Colors (by AWG) Alternate Colored Stripes (92/96/94/95/9/90/91/93/97/98...etc) Alternate Solid Colors (2/6/4/5/9/0/1/3/7/8...etc.) Number Marking on Solid Colors (by AWG) Number Marking on White Wires Band Marks on Colored Stripes (by AWG) Band Marks on White Wires Non-standard color - defined by customer Conductor Size (AWG) Basic Wire Spec Code (MIL-W-81044) and Slash Sheet MD - M81044/5 (44A0712) ME - M81044/6 (44A0711) MF - M81044/7 (44A0714) MG - M81044/8 (44A0812) MH - M81044/9 (44A0811) MJ - M81044/10 (44A0814) MK - M81044/11 (44A0112) ML - M81044/12 (44A0111) MM - M81044/13 (44A0114) Number of Component Wires 9 Wire and Cable Shield Material and Style Code U - No shield T - Tin-coated copper, round J - Tin-coated copper, flat S - Silver-coated copper, round G - Silver-coated copper, flat N - Nickel-coated copper, round Jacket Material and Style Code 00 - No jacket 08 - Crosslinked, white PVDF 23 - Crosslinked, white Modified ETFE Example: M27500-22ML3T08 = 44AM1131-22-9/96/93-9 Tyco Electronics Part No. Military Part No. Part Numbering System is a cross reference only and not meant for part creation. 9-7 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015 High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 (Continued) Primary Wires/Twisted Pair 44A011X (600 V) Primary Wire Stranding Wire Size (AWG) 30 28 26* 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 (mm) 7/0.10 7/0.13 19/0.10 19/0.13 19/0.16 19/0.20 19/0.25 19/0.29 19/0.36 37/0.32 37/0.40 133/0.29 #/AWG 7/38 7/36 19/38 19/36 19/34 19/32 19/30 19/29 19/27 37/28 37/26 133/29 CSA (mm2) 0.06 0.09 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.60 1.00 1.25 2.00 3.00 5.00 8.30 44A011X (600 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft 0.68 [0.027] 1.06 [0.71] 0.76 [0.030] 1.43 [0.96] 0.86 [0.034] 2.08 [1.4] 1.02 [0.040] 2.98 [2.0] 1.19 [0.047] 4.46 [3.0] 1.40 [0.055] 6.70 [4.5] 1.65 [0.065] 10.12 [6.8] 1.83 [0.072] 12.80 [8.6] 2.26 [0.089] 19.64 [13.2] 2.74 [0.108] 30.06 [20.0] 3.28 [0.129] 46.28 [31.1] -- -- Nom. OD 44A021X (1000 V) Primary Wire 44A021X (1000 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft 0.81 [0.032] 1.34 [0.9]00 0.89 [0.035] 1.64 [1.1]00 1.02 [0.040] 2.38 [1.6] 1.17 [0.046] 3.57 [2.4] 1.37 [0.054] 5.20 [3.5] 1.57 [0.062] 7.59 [5.1] 1.85 [0.073] 11.46 [7.7] 2.06 [0.081] 14.58 [9.8] 2.49 [0.098] 21.88 [14.7] 2.97 [0.117] 32.89 [22.1] 3.71 [0.146] 52.98 [35.6] 5.23 [0.206] 91.97 [61.8] Nom. OD *For 44A0211-26 the stranding is 7/0.16mm 7/34 AWG Wire Stranding Size #/AWG (mm) (AWG) 30 7/0.10 7/38 28 7/0.13 7/36 26 19/0.10 19/38 24 19/0.13 19/36 22 19/0.16 19/34 20 19/0.20 19/32 18 19/0.25 19/30 16 19/0.29 19/29 14 19/0.36 19/27 12 37/0.32 37/28 10 37/0.40 37/26 8 133/0.29 133/29 CSA (mm2) 0.06 0.09 0.15 0.25 0.40 0.60 1.00 1.25 2.00 3.00 5.00 8.30 44A031X (2500 V) Primary Wire 44A081X (600 V) Airframe Wire 44A031X (2500 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft -- -- -- -- 1.35 [0.053] 3.13 [2.1] 1.44 [0.057] 4.46 [3.0] 1.75 [0.069] 6.40 [4.3] 1.98 [0.078] 9.08 [6.1] 2.23 [0.088] 12.95 [8.7] 2.46 [0.097] 16.22 [10.9] 2.92 [0.115] 24.10 [16.2] 3.32 [0.131] 36.01 [24.2] 4.09 [0.161] 54.32 [36.5] 96.20 [0.219] 96.73 [65.0] 44A081X (600 V) Max Weight (g/m) lb/kft -- -- -- -- 1.22 [0.048] 2.98 [2.0] 1.37 [0.054] 3.87 [2.6] 1.57 [0.062] 5.65 [3.8] 1.78 [0.070] 8.04 [5.4] 2.03 [0.080] 11.91 [8.0] 2.26 [0.089] 14.73 [9.9] 2.74 [0.108] 22.17 [14.9] 3.20 [0.126] 32.59 [21.9] 3.94 [0.155] 52.08 [35.0] 92.94 [0.214] 93.46 [62.8] Nom. OD Nom. OD 44A012X (600 V) Twisted Pair 44A012X (600 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft 1.37 [0.054] 2.38 [1.6] 1.52 [0.060] 3.13 [2.1] 1.73 [0.068] 4.31 [2.9] 2.03 [0.080] 6.39 [4.3] 2.38 [0.094] 9.37 [6.3] 2.79 [0.110] 13.98 [9.4] 3.30 [0.130] 21.27 [14.3] 3.65 [0.144] 26.93 [18.1] 4.52 [0.178] 42.25 [28.4] 5.48 [0.216] 65.91 [44.3] -- -- -- -- Nom. OD 9-8 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015 High Performance Wire and Cable SPEC 44 (Continued) Shielded and Jacketed Cable 44A111X (600 V) 1 Conductor Wire Size (AWG) 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 Stranding (mm) #/AWG 7/0.10 7/0.13 19/0.10 19/0.13 19/0.16 19/0.20 19/0.25 19/0.29 19/0.36 37/0.32 7/38 7/36 19/38 19/36 19/34 19/32 19/30 19/29 19/27 37/28 44A121X (1000 V) 1 Conductor 44A111X (600 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft 1.54 [0.061] 5.21 [3.5] 1.61 [0.063] 5.80 [3.9] 1.57 [0.065] 6.84 [4.6] 1.83 [0.072] 8.63 [5.8] 2.01 [0.079] 10.71 [7.2] 2.26 [0.089] 14.73 [9.9] 2.62 [0.103] 20.68[13.9] 2.79 [0.110] 24.55 [16.5] 3.22 [0.127] 34.08 [22.9] 3.70 [0.146] 47.77 [32.1] 44A121X (1000 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft --ooo --ooo --ooo --ooo 1.73 [0.068] 6.85 [4.6] 1.98 [0.078] 9.67 [6.5] 2.24 [0.088] 12.35 [8.3] 2.54 [0.100] 17.41 [11.7] 2.82 [0.111] 22.62 [15.2] 3.02 [0.119] 26.64 [17.9] 3.45 [0.136] 36.16 [24.3] 4.14 [0.155] 49.56 [33.3] Nom. OD Nom. OD Other sizes are also available in some constructions depending on conductor type and construction required. 44A112X (600 V) 2 Conductor 44A181X (600 V) 1 Conductor 44A181X (600 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.26 [0.089] 11.76 [07.9] 2.57 [0.101] 15.48 [10.4] 2.77 [0.109] 19.19 [12.9] 3.02 [0.119] 24.11 [16.2] 3.25 [0.128] 28.13 [18.9] 3.73 [0.147] 38.69 [26.0] 4.19 [0.165] 52.38 [35.2] Nom. OD 44A112X (600 V) Max. Weight (g/m) lb/kft 2.23 [0.088] 8.20 [5.8] 2.38 [0.094] 9.40 [6.6] 2.59 [0.102] 12.05 [8.1] 2.99 [0.118] 16.82 [11.3] 3.35 [0.132] 21.57 [14.5] 3.76 [0.148] 27.97 [18.8] 4.32 [0.170] 38.24 [25.7] 4.67 [0.184] 44.94 [30.2] 5.53 [0.218] 64.28 [43.2] 6.50 [0.256] 91.51 [61.5] Nom. OD 9 Wire and Cable Wire Size (AWG) 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 Other sizes are also available in some constructions depending on conductor type and construction required. 9-9 Catalog 1654025 Revised 5-12 www.te.com Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. Dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified. USA: +1 (800) 522-6752 Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222 Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800 Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200 Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999 UK: +44 (0) 800-267666 France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686 Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999 China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015