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A8942-000170 — CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E

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A8942-000170: CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E.

CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E. Key specifications include temp_rating: -40.0 CELSIUS AND 68.0 CELSIUS DEGC, overall_length: 180.00 INCHES IN, termination_type: PIN ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS, conductor_quantity: 37, end_item_identification: THREAT EMITTER, part_name_assigned_by_controlling_agency: CABLE,ETHERNET-RS422,180". This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5995-01-601-9711, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
A8942-000170
NSN: 5995-01-601-9711
FSC: 5995 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment
CAGE: 62765 — CELLTRON, INC. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
temp_rating-40.0 CELSIUS AND 68.0 CELSIUS DEGC
overall_length180.00 INCHES IN
special_markingsTHE UNIT SHALL BE PERMANENTLY AND LEGIBLY MARKED IAW MIL-STD-130 (MANUFACTURER'S CAGE CODE & PART NUMBER) PER SAE-AS478 METHOD 30, METHOD 3B OR METHOD 15
termination_typePIN ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS
conductor_quantity37
end_item_identificationTHREAT EMITTER
part_name_assigned_by_controlling_agencyCABLE,ETHERNET-RS422,180"
NSN5995-01-601-9711
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E TITLE COMPONENT PN A8942-000170 MFR CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL
KEY FEATURES
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TERMINATION TYPE: PIN ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS
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TEMP RATING: -40.0 CELSIUS AND 68.0 CELSIUS DEGC
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SPECIAL TEST FEATURES: CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF -40C TO 68C WITHOUT SUFFERING DEGRADATION AND LOSS OF OPERATION;CABLE JACKET SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR LOADING PER MIL-STD-810 METHOD 505.5 (1120 W/M2) WITHOUT DAMAGING DEGRADATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF PERFORMANCE;CABLE SHALL BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF WIND DRIVEN RAIN AT A RATE OF 2" PER HOUR AND A WIND VELOCITY OF 30 KNOTS AT ANY ORIENTATION ENCOUNTERED AND CAPABLE OF SITTING IN STANDING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DEGRADATION OR LOSS OF PERFORMANCE; CONNECTORS WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO STANDING WATER;CABLE SHALL WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF BLOWING SAND AND DUST AT A WIND VELOCITY OF 35MPH;CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO RESIST EFFECTS OF SALT SPRAY ENVIRONMENT,FUNGUS, BIRDS AND INSECTS W
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CONDUCTOR QUANTITY: 37
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SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES: INSULATED 22-24 GUAGE WIRE SHALL BE STRANDED TINNED COPPER; DRAIN WIRE SHALL BE 22-26 GAUGE STRANDED TINNED COPPER; THE 2 PAIR SHIELD SHALL PROVIDE 100% COVERAGE; OVERALL SHIELDS SHALL BE TINNED COPPER BRAID PROVIDING 85% COVERAGE WITH 1 SHIELD AND APPROXIMATELY 95% COVERAGE WITH THE 2ND SHIELD;NOMINAL IMPEDENCE OF PAIRS: 100 OHMS
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Server Internal Cabling
  • Data Center Cable Infrastructure
  • SAS/SATA Drive Connectivity
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TERMINATION TYPEPIN ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS
TEMP RATING-40.0 CELSIUS AND 68.0 CELSIUS DEGC
OVERALL LENGTH180.00 INCHES IN
SPECIAL TEST FEATURESCABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF -40C TO 68C WITHOUT SUFFERING DEGRADATION AND LOSS OF OPERATION;CABLE JACKET SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR LOADING PER MIL-STD-810 METHOD 505.5 (1120 W/M2) WITHOUT DAMAGING DEGRADATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF PERFORMANCE;CABLE SHALL BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF WIND DRIVEN RAIN AT A RATE OF 2" PER HOUR AND A WIND VELOCITY OF 30 KNOTS AT ANY ORIENTATION ENCOUNTERED AND CAPABLE OF SITTING IN STANDING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DEGRADATION OR LOSS OF PERFORMANCE; CONNECTORS WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO STANDING WATER;CABLE SHALL WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF BLOWING SAND AND DUST AT A WIND VELOCITY OF 35MPH;CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO RESIST EFFECTS OF SALT SPRAY ENVIRONMENT,FUNGUS, BIRDS AND INSECTS W
CONDUCTOR QUANTITY37
SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURESINSULATED 22-24 GUAGE WIRE SHALL BE STRANDED TINNED COPPER; DRAIN WIRE SHALL BE 22-26 GAUGE STRANDED TINNED COPPER; THE 2 PAIR SHIELD SHALL PROVIDE 100% COVERAGE; OVERALL SHIELDS SHALL BE TINNED COPPER BRAID PROVIDING 85% COVERAGE WITH 1 SHIELD AND APPROXIMATELY 95% COVERAGE WITH THE 2ND SHIELD;NOMINAL IMPEDENCE OF PAIRS: 100 OHMS
SPECIAL FEATURESITEM IS A CABLE MADE UP OF 7 BUNDLES OF 2 TWISTED PAIR CABLES THAT HAVE A DRAIN WIRE, ALUMINUM FOIL SHIELD, AND A JACKET OVER THE 2 TWISTED PAIRS; THE 7 BUNDLES HAVE 2 TINNED COPPER BRAID SHIELDS COVERED WITH AN OVERALL JACKET; THE TWISTED PAIR BUNDLES SHALL BE CAPABLE OF MEETING ETHERNET CAT 5E REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORT A MINIMUM OF 100 M-BIT FULL DUPLEX COMMUNICATIONS
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYCABLE,ETHERNET-RS422,180"
END ITEM IDENTIFICATIONTHREAT EMITTER
SPECIAL MARKINGSTHE UNIT SHALL BE PERMANENTLY AND LEGIBLY MARKED IAW MIL-STD-130 (MANUFACTURER'S CAGE CODE & PART NUMBER) PER SAE-AS478 METHOD 30, METHOD 3B OR METHOD 15
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5995 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5995-00-000-0083 5995-00-000-0149 5995-00-001-1363 5995-00-001-1364 5995-00-001-1369 5995-00-001-1444 5995-00-001-1465 5995-00-001-1466
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandDemilitarization required — critical (Q)
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A8942-000170 is a CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E.
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A8942-000170 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5995-01-601-9711. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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