IEC 61196-9:2014

IEC 61196-9 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Coaxial communication cables –
Part 9: Sectional specification for RF flexible cables

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IEC 61196-9 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Coaxial communication cables –

Part 9: Sectional specification for RF flexible cables

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Materials and cable construction . 7
4.1 Cable construction . 7
4.2 Inner conductor . 7
4.3 Dielectric . 8
4.4 Outer conductor or screen . 8
4.5 Sheath . 8
5 Standard ratings and characteristics . 8
5.1 Operational temperatures. 8
5.2 Operating frequency . 8
5.3 Current-carrying capacity . 9
6 Identification, marking and labelling . 9
6.1 Cable identification . 9
6.2 IEC marking . 9
6.3 Labelling . 9
7 Tests of finished cables . 9
7.1 Electrical testing of the finished cable . 9
7.1.1 Low-frequency and d.c. electrical measurements . 9
7.1.2 High-frequency electrical and transmission measurements . 10
Environmental testing of the finished cable . 11
7.2
7.3 Mechanical testing of the finished cables . 12
7.4 Fire performance test methods . 12
8 Quality assessment . 13
9 Delivery and storage . 13

Bibliography . 14

Table 1 – Operational temperatures . 8
Table 2 – Low-frequency and d.c. electrical measurements . 9
Table 3 – High-frequency electrical and transmission measurements . 10
Table 4 – Environmental testing of the finished cable . 11
Table 5 – Mechanical testing . 12
Table 6 – Fire performance test methods . 13

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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 9: Sectional specification for RF flexible cables

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61196-9 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.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46A/1166/FDIS 46A/1178/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This standard is intended to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1. It is based on the
second edition (2005) of that standard.

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Part 9: Sectional specification for RF flexible cables

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61196 applies to RF flexible coaxial communication cables with a
characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and with solid or with semi-air-spaced dielectric.
It is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-1:2013, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-20, Environmental testing – Part 2-20: Tests – Test T: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
IEC 60096-0-1, Radio frequency cables – Part 0-1: Guide to the design of detail specifications
– Coaxial cables
IEC 60332 (all parts), Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions
IEC 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 1:
Determination of the halogen acid gas content
IEC 60811-406, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 406: Miscellaneous tests – Resistance to stress cracking of polyethylene and
polypropylene compounds
IEC 60811-607, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 607: Physical tests – Test for the assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene
and polypropylene
IEC 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
IEC 61196-1:2005, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1: Generic specification – General,
definitions and requirements
IEC 61196-1-1, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-1: Capability approval for coaxial
cables
IEC 61196-1-101, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-101: Electrical test methods – Test
for conductor d.c. resistance of cable

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IEC 61196-1-102, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-102: Electrical test methods – Test
for insulation resistance of cable dielectric
IEC 61196-1-103, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-103: Electrical test methods – Test
for capacitance of cable
IEC 61196-1-105, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-105: Electrical test methods – Test
for withstand voltage of cable dielectric
IEC 61196-1-106, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-106: Electrical test methods – Test
for withstand voltage of cable sheath
IEC 61196-1-108, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-108: Electrical test methods – Test
for characteristic impedance, phase and group delay, electrical length and propagation
velocity
IEC 61196-1-111, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-111: Electrical test methods – Test
for stability of phase constant
IEC 61196-1-112, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-112: Electrical test methods – Test
for return loss (uniformity of impedance)
IEC 61196-1-113, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-113: Electrical test methods – Test
for attenuation constant
IEC 61196-1-115, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-115: Electrical test methods – Test
for regularity of impedance (pulse/step function return loss)
IEC 61196-1-119, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-119: Electrical test methods – RF
power rating
IEC 61196-1-201, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-201: Environmental test methods –
Test for cold bend performance of cable
IEC 61196-1-203, Coaxial communication cables – Environmental test methods – Test for
water penetration of cable
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