Belden Wire & Cable Company LLC · Electronic Components
8668
Braid, Wire — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Part Number8668
ManufacturerBelden Wire & Cable Company LLC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6145-01-343-4281 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBRAID,WIRE
Federal Supply Class6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Inside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormBRAID, TUBULAR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Current Carrying Capacity In Amps36.000
Cross Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Round Conductor Size13 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor120 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Cross Sectional ShapeTUBULAR BRAID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document And Classificati8668,CAGE16428 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Vendor Part NumbersW1-942
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 8668 available?
We can source 8668 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 8668 by Belden Wire & Cable Company LLC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8668 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 8668?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 8668?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.