Belden 8402 Audiophile Interconnect Cable for DIY

Belden’s 8402 cable is very popular in the hi-fi / audiophile world as a premium interconnect lead both for stereo interconnects and balanced xlr cables.

The 8402 is a low-impedance cable with 20AWG tinned copper conductors. This results in a clear signal, whilst the tinned copper braiding minimises interference.

20 AWG stranded (26×34) high-conductivity TC conductors, EPDM rubber insulation, rayon braid, TC braid shield (85% coverage), cotton wrap, CSPE – Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene jacket.Technical Specifications

AWG – 20

Stranding – 26×34

Material – High Conductivity TC – Tinned Copper

Nominal Diameter – 0.083 in

No. of Conductors – 2

Insulation

Material – EPDM – Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber

Nominal Diameter – 0.083 in

Inner Shield Material – Cotton Wrap

Outer Shield Material – TC – Tinned Copper. 85% coverage

Outer Jacket Material – CSPE – Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene

Nominal Diameter – 0.263 in

Nominal Wall Thickness – 0.035 in

Nominal Conductor DCR – 10.2 Ohm/1000ft

Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance – 10.2 Ohm/1000ft

Nominal Outer Shield DCR – 3 Ohm/1000ft

Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor – 30 pF/ft

Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield – 55 pF/ft

Impedance – 52 Ohm

Nominal Characteristic Impedance

Max. Current – 4 Amps per conductor @ 25°C