MIL-DTL-24643/59 (LSC5OS-4, LSC5OSW-4, LSC5FS-4)

The M24643/59 Defense-Link™cable is a low-smoke, zero-halogen shipboard cable. It meets many compliances and is suitable for use in rigorous environments. This Mil-Spec cable features a solid bare copper conductor, Polyethylene (PE) insulation, and an LSZH Cross-Linked Polyolefin (XLPO) jacket. It also features an aluminum/polyester shield. This cable is suitable for use in shipboard combat systems, interior communications, and lighting and power applications that do not exceed 300V. The Mil-DTL-24643 Mil-Spec covers cables suitable for use in shipboard, communications, instrumentation, and electronic applications.

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  • LSC5FS-4
    $0.00 / 1000 FT
    • Approx LBS/MFT: 50.00
    • AWG Size: 24
    • Cond. Material: Bare Copper
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  • LSC5OS-4
    $0.00 / 1000 FT
    • Approx LBS/MFT: 62.00
    • AWG Size: 24
    • Cond. Material: Bare Copper
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  • LSC5OSW-4
    $0.00 / 1000 FT
    • Approx LBS/MFT: 70.00
    • AWG Size: 24
    • Cond. Material: Bare Copper
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MIL-DTL-24643/59 (LSC5OS-4, LSC5OSW-4, LSC5FS-4) Defense-Link™ Shipboard Cable Specifications

M24643/59 Construction:

  • Conductors: 24 AWG Solid Bare Copper
  • Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)
  • Pair Assembly: Conductors Twisted to varying lays
  • Cable Assembly: 4 Pairs Cabled with Separator
  • Tape: Polypropylene (PE) 25% Overlap (LSC5OS-4), Foam Polypropylene (PE) 25% Overlap (LSC5FS-4), Water Blocking Tape (LSC5OSW-4)
  • Shield: Aluminum/Polyester (LSC5OSW-4 & LSC5OS-4), Aluminum/Polyester 25% Overlap (LSC5FS-4)
  • Drain: 24 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper (LSC5FS-4)
  • Tape: Flame Retardant Tape 25% Overlap (LSC5FS-4)
  • Tape: Fiberglass Tape 25% Overlap (LSC5FS-4)
  • Tape: Marker Tape (LSC5FS-4)
  • Braid: 36 AWG Tinned Copper (LSC5OS-4, LSC5OSW-4)
  • Jacket: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), Cross-Linked Polyolefin (XLPO)

M24643/59 Compliances:

  • Acid Gas Generation: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.23)
  • Halogen Content: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.23)
  • NES 713 Toxicity: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.27)
  • Flame Propagation: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.13)
  • Jacket Immersions: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.26)
  • Jacket Tear: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.20)
  • Heat Distortion: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.15)
  • Weathering: MIL-DTL M24643C (4.8.28)
  • QPL Approved: Ser. 05S/2015-226

M24643/59 Electrical Performance:

  • Voltage Rating: 300 Volts
  • Max. DC Resistance: 9.83Ω/100m
  • Max DC Resistance Unbalance: 5.0 %
  • Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 68 %
  • Max Propagation Delay Skew: 45 ns/100m

Category 5e Electricals Chart (Per ANSI/TIA 568-C.2)

Freq. Return Loss (dB) Attenuation (dB/100m) NEXT (dB/100m) PSNEXT (dB/100m) ACRF (dB/100m) PSACRF (dB/100m)
(MHz.) (Min) (Max) (Min) (Min) (Min) (Min)
1 20 2 65.3 62.3 63.8 60.8
4 23 4.1 56.3 53.3 51.7 48.7
8 24.5 5.8 51.8 48.8 45.7 42.7
10 25 6.5 50.3 47.3 43.8 40.8
16 25 8.2 47.3 44.3 39.7 36.7
20 25 9.3 45.8 42.8 37.7 34.7
25 24.3 10.4 44.3 41.3 35.8 32.8
31.25 23.6 11.7 42.9 39.9 33.9 30.9
62.5 21.5 17 38.4 35.4 27.8 24.8
100 20.1 22 35.3 32.3 23.8 20.8

Category Color Code:

Color Code
Pair 1 Blue - White/Blue
Pair 2 Orange - White/Orange
Pair 3 Green - White/Green
Pair 4 Brown - White/Brown