Overview
The Alpha Wire 3580/64 is a high-performance, unshielded flat ribbon cable featuring 64 conductors in a standard 0.050″ (1.27 mm) pitch configuration. With a 100 ft (30.5 m) length and 28 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors, this cable provides reliable signal distribution for industrial controls, telecommunications, and panel-to-board interconnections. Its planar geometry enables compact routing within cabinets and equipment while maintaining excellent electrical characteristics for signal integrity applications.
Key Features
- 64 conductors in flat ribbon format for space-efficient installations
- 28 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors with gray PVC insulation
- 0.050″ (1.27 mm) center-to-center conductor pitch
- 300V rated unshielded construction suitable for low-voltage signal applications
- Low capacitance (14 pF/ft) and impedance (105 ohms) for minimal crosstalk
- Operating temperature range -20°C to +105°C for industrial environments
- UL Style 2651 rated; suitable for mass termination with IDC connectors
Technical Specifications
Standard flat-ribbon configuration with thermal bonding and color-coded or slate-gray variants available. Electrical specifications include propagation delay of 1.4 ns/ft (4.6 ns/m) at 0.18 ns risetime, with measured near-end crosstalk of 3.2% and far-end crosstalk of 11.5% on adjacent lines at 1 ns risetime over 10 ft cable length.
Typical Applications
- PLC and servo drive signal interconnection
- Control system panel wiring and backplane routing
- Board-to-board communication within industrial enclosures
- Multi-line telemetry and sensor data collection systems
- Signal distribution in automated machinery and test equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) termination blocks
- DIN-rail mounted terminal strips and distribution panels
- Industrial control systems using multi-conductor signal buses
- Standard PLC analog and digital input/output modules
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier spools of Alpha Wire 3580/64 as direct spares or replenishment stock
- General-purpose 64-conductor flat ribbon cable applications rated at 300V
Works With
- Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and other PLC control systems
- IDC connectors and ribbon cable termination tools (AMP, Molex, 3M compatible pitch)
- Industrial enclosures requiring compact flat-cable routing
- Legacy and modern control panel designs using ribbon-cable backplanes
