Product Overview
Our 120Ω CAN Bus Cables are specifically designed for the shipbuilding industry, providing reliable data transmission for control area network (CAN) systems in marine and offshore applications. These cables feature robust construction with LSOH materials to ensure safety and performance in demanding shipboard environments.
Key Features
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Marine Grade Construction: Designed specifically for shipbuilding applications
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Impedance Controlled: 120Ω characteristic impedance for CAN bus systems
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Enhanced Shielding: Dual-layer screening for EMI protection
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Corrosion Resistant: Tinned copper conductors
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Fire Safety: LSOH outer sheath and FRNC inner sheath
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Wide Temperature Range: -30℃ to +80℃ operation
Applications
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Shipboard control area networks (CAN)
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Marine automation systems
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Offshore platform control networks
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Shipbuilding control and monitoring systems
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Marine vessel data communication
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Naval control systems
Standards Compliance
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IEC 60092-350/351/352/353/359/370/376 - Shipboard cable standards
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IEC 60332-1-2 - Test for vertical flame propagation
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IEC 60332-3-22 - Test for vertical flame spread of bunched cables
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IEC 60754-1/2 - Test on gases evolved during combustion
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IEC 61034 - Measurement of smoke density
Construction Details

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Conductors: Stranded tinned copper 21AWG
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Insulation: Foam skin polypropylene (PP)
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Inner Sheath: Thermoplastic copolymer (FRNC)
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Overall Screen 1: Aluminium/polyester tape
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Overall Screen 2: Tinned copper braid
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Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (SHF1)
Core Identification
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Pair 1: Blue, Red
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Pair 2: Brown, Green
Electrical Properties
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristic Impedance | Ω | 120 ± 18 |
| Mutual Capacitance @1KHz | nF/km | 36 |
| Insulation Resistance | GΩ.km | 5 |
Attenuation Characteristics
| Frequency | 1 Pair (dB/100m) | 2 Pair (dB/100m) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 MHz | 0.65 | 0.3 |
| 1 MHz | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| 5 MHz | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| 10 MHz | 8.1 | 3.9 |
| 20 MHz | 10.5 | 5.7 |
Mechanical & Thermal Properties
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Bending Radius for Fixed Installations: 10 × Outer Diameter
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Temperature Range: -30℃ to +80℃
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Installation: Suitable for fixed installations in marine environments
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Durability: Enhanced mechanical protection through robust construction
Part Number, Dimensions & Weight
| Part Number | Construction | Core Diameter (mm) | Nominal Overall Diameter (mm) | Nominal Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLN-09YSH(ST)CH-1×2×21A | 1×2×21 AWG | 2.4 | 7.7 | 79 |
| MLN-09YSH(ST)CH-2×2×21A | 2×2×21 AWG | 2.2 | 8.4 |
