IEC 61196-1-105:2024

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IEC 61196-1-105 ®
Edition 2.0 2024-06
REDLINE VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Coaxial communication cables –
Part 1-105: Electrical test methods – Test for withstand voltage of cable
dielectric
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-9244-0

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Test for withstand voltage of dielectric . 5
4.1 Principle . 5
4.2 Test equipment . 5
4.3 Preparation of the test specimen . 6
4.4 Test procedure . 6
5 Test report . 6
6 Requirements . 6
Annex A (normative) Test procedures for the cables with special structure . 7
A.1 Armoured cables and cables with intermediate sheaths . 7
A.1.1 Armoured cables . 7
A.1.2 Cables with intermediate sheaths . 7
A.2 Balanced cables . 7
A.2.1 Multicore and symmetrical cables . 7
A.2.2 Twinax cables . 7
A.3 Multi-conductor or hybrid cables . 7
Bibliography . 8

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IEC 61196-1-105 has been prepared by subcommittee 46A: Coaxial cables, of IEC technical
committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides, R.F. connectors, R.F. and microwave passive
components and accessories. It is an International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2005. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) The scope provides indication on the specific area concerned.
b) The test equipment is updated.
c) The rate of increase of the test voltage has been changed.
d) The leakage current has been taken into consideration in the test report and requirements.
e) The test procedures for the cables with special structure are specified in Annex A.
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46A/1659/CDV 46A/1676/RVC
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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 1-105: Electrical test methods –
Test for withstand voltage of cable dielectric

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61196 applies to coaxial communication cables. It specifies test methods for
determining the withstand voltage of the dielectric of coaxial cables. It is intended to detect the
flaws in the dielectric of finished coaxial cables.
The test procedures for the cables with special structure are specified in Annex A.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61196-1:2005, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1: Generic specification – General,
definitions and requirements
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61196-1 apply.
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4 Test for withstand voltage of dielectric
4.1 Principle
The purpose of the test is to determine the withstand voltage of the dielectric under AC or DC
conditions.
4.2 Test equipment
• An a.c. or d.c. power supply
• a kilovoltmeter
The test can be carried out by one of the two following test equipment:
– a test set up including an AC or DC power supply, a kilovoltmeter and a milliammeter;
– a Hipot tester capable of performing the withstand voltage test and monitoring leakage
current of the cable under test.

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The frequency of the AC voltage shall be between 40 Hz and 60 Hz and the waveform shall be
sinusoidal.
4.3 Preparation of the test specimen
The test shall be carried out on a finished length of cable after the test of continuity. The
conductors of both cable ends shall be stripped of a sufficient length to avoid breakdown or
partial discharge. The insulation at these points the ends shall be properly cleaned.
4.4 Test procedure
The dielectric between the outer conductor and between the inner conductor or conductors of
the cable shall be subjected to an a.c. or d.c. voltage for 1 min. The value of the voltage shall
comply with that indicated in t
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