IEC 61196-10:2014

IEC 61196-10 ®
Edition1.0 2014-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Coaxial communication cables –
Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) dielectric
Câbles coaxiaux de communication –
Partie 10: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux câbles semi-rigides à
diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

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IEC 61196-10 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Coaxial communication cables –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polytetrafluoroethylene

(PTFE) dielectric
Câbles coaxiaux de communication –

Partie 10: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux câbles semi-rigides à

diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-3229-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references. 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Materials and cable construction . 6
4.1 Cable construction . 6
4.2 Inner conductor . 6
4.3 Dielectric . 7
4.4 Outer conductor . 7
4.5 Sheath (when applicable) . 7
5 Standard rating and characteristics . 7
5.1 Characteristic impendence . 7
5.2 Rated temperature range . 7
6 Identification, marking and labeling . 8
6.1 Cable identification . 8
6.1.1 Type name . 8
6.1.2 Variants . 8
6.2 IEC marking . 8
6.3 Labelling . 8
7 Requirements of finished cables . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Electrical requirements (see Table 1) . 8
7.3 Environmental requirements (see Table 2) . 10
7.4 Mechanical requirements (see Table 3) . 10
8 Delivery and storage . 11
Annex A (informative) Quality assessment . 12
A.1 General . 12
A.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 12
A.2.2 Capability approval . 14
A.2.3 Quality conformance inspection . 14
A.2.4 Periodic inspection . 16
Bibliography . 17

Table 1 – Electrical requirements . 9
Table 2 – Environmental requirements . 10
Table 3 – Mechanical requirements . 10
Table A.1 – Qualification inspection . 13
Table A.2 – Quality conformance inspection . 15

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables
with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61196-10 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.
This first edition cancels and replaces IEC 61196-2 published in 1995. This edition constitutes
a technical revision.
This bilingual version (2016-03) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in
2014-09.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46A/1213/FDIS 46A/1232/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.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61196 series, published under the general title Coaxial
communication cables, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The contents of the corrigendum of February 2016 have been included in this copy.

COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables
with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61196 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric and tubular outer conductor. These cables are
intended for use in microwave and wireless equipments or other signal transmission
equipments or units at frequencies above 500 MHz. It is to be read in conjunction with
IEC 61196-1:2005.
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 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-1:1988/AMD 1:1992
IEC 61169-4, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 4: RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter
of outer conductor 16 mm (0,63 in) with screw lock – Characteristic impedance 50 Ω
(type 7-16)
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
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 61196-1-108, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-108: Electrical test methods – Test
for characteristic impedance, phase and group delay, electrical length and propagation
velocity
IEC 61196-1-112, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-112: Electrical test methods – Test
for return loss (uniformity of impedance)

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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 61196-1-301, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-301: Mechanical test methods –
Test for ovality
IEC 61196-1-302, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-302: Mechanical test methods –
Test for eccentricity
IEC 61196-1-313, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-313: Mechanical test methods –
Adhesion of dielectric and sheath
IEC 61196-1-314, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-314: Mechanical test methods –:
Test for bending
IEC 61196-1-318, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-318: Mechanical test methods –
Heat performance tests
IEC 62037-4:2012, Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement –
Part 4: Measurement of passive intermodulation in coaxial cables
IEC 62230:2006, Electric cables – Spark-test method
ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes – Part 1: Sampling
schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61196-1 as well as
the following apply.
3.1
semi-rigid coaxial communication cable
coaxial line, not intended to be bent or flexed in service or not intended to be flexed after
initial forming
Note 1 to entry: Any bending or flexing during installation or use may degrade the performance of cable. It is not
intended to be bent after installation.
Note 2 to entry: The typical construction for this type of cables is a solid metallic core as inner conductor,
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric and a seamless copper or other metallic tubing outer conductor.
4 Materials and cable construction
4.1 Cable construction
The cable construction shall be in accordance with 4.2 to 4.5 of this standard and the
requirements stated in the relevant detail specification.
4.2 Inner conductor
The inner conductor shall be in accordance with 4.4.1 of IEC 61196-1:2005.

The nominal diameter shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
The tolerance of the diameter shall be ± 3 %.
The inner conductor shall be smooth and continuous.
4.3 Dielectric
The construction of the dielectric shall be one of the materials listed below or a combination of
the following:
• solid polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric;
• low-density polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric;
or any other appropriate PTFE type material as stated in the relevant detail specification.
The nominal diameter and thickness shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
The tolerance shall be ± 3 %.
4.4 Outer conductor
The outer conductor shall be a copper or aluminum tube with or without coating.
The coating material and thickness shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
The nominal diameter of outer conductor shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
The tolerance of the diameter shall be ± 1 %.
The corrugated outer conductor shall be smooth and continuous.
4.5 Sheath (when applicable)
The sheath of a cable is optional and shall be in accordance with 4.7 of IEC 61196-1:2005
with the following amendments and additions.
• The outer sheath of a cable shall be a thermoplastic material as specified in the relevant
detail specification, including the material type.
• The nominal sheath thickness shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
• The nominal diameter of the sheath shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
• The tolerance of the sheath shall be stated in the relevant detail specification.
5 Standard rating and characteristics
5.1 Characteristic impendence
The characteristic impedance is specified in the relevant detail specification.
5.2 Rated temperature range
The rated operational, storage and installation temperature range shall be specified in the
relevant detail specification.

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6 Identification, marking and labeling
6.1 Cable identification
6.1.1 Type name
Cables shall be identified by the following:
a) A number giving the nominal characteristic impedance of the cable in ohms,
For example,"50".
b) A number that corresponds to the nominal diameter measured over the outer conductor in
inch, i.e. the nominal diameter measured over the outer conductor, in mm, multiplied by
39,38.
For example,"141" which means the nominal diameter of the outer conductor is 3,58 mm.
6.1.2 Variants
The variant of cables should be identified by the following:
a) Type name: see 6.1.1.
b) Distinguishing number: It should consist of three digital characters (XYZ) which distinguish
the different construction and material and its coating of different cables. It shall be stated
in the relevant detail specification.
6.2 IEC marking
IEC marking shall be made up of the following elements:
a) variants naming (see Clause 6);
b) the number of the IEC sectional specification.
6.3 Labelling
Labelling shall be provided in accordance with 6.3 of IEC 61196-1:2005 and the relevant
detail specification.
7 Requirements of finished cables
7.1 General
For finished cables, the requirements given below shall apply when they are tested in
accordance with the IEC 61196-1 series or Clause 8 of this specification. Unless otherwise
specified, all measurements shall be carried out under standard atmospheric conditions for
testing in accordance with Clause 5 of IEC 60068-1:1988/AMD 1:1992.
7.2 Electrical requirements (see Table 1)

Table 1 – Electrical requirements
No. IEC test procedure Parameter Requirements/Remarks
7.2.1 61196-1-110 Continuity Inner conductor and outer conductor shall be continuous
(under
consideration)
7.2.2 IEC 61196-1-101 Conductor direct Value in accordance with the relevant detail
current resistance specification
7.2.3 IEC 61196-1-105 Withstand voltage Value in accordance with the relevant detail
of dielectric specification
7.2.4 IEC 62230 Withstand voltage When applicable, value in accordance with the relevant
of sheath detail specification
(spark test)
7.2.5 IEC 61196-1-102 Insulation ≥ 10 MΩ · km
resistance
7.2.6 IEC 61196-1-103 Capacitance Value in accordance with the relevant detail
specification, typical values are for:
50 Ω and solid PTFE dielectric: 96 pF/m
50 Ω and low density PTFE dielectric: 88 pF/m
75 Ω and solid PTFE dielectric: 63 pF/m
75 Ω and low density PTFE dielectric: 58 pF/m
7.2.7 IEC 61196-1-108 Mean Value in accordance with the relevant detail
characteristic
specification, typical values are 25 Ω, 35 Ω, 50 Ω, 75 Ω,
impedance
93 Ω, 100 Ω
7.2.8 IEC 61196-1-115 Regularity of Value in accordance with the relevant detail
impedance specification
7.2.9 IEC 61196-1-108 Relative Value in accordance with the relevant detail
propagation specification, typical values are for:
velocity (velocity
Solid PTFE dielectric: 69,5 %
ratio)
Low density PTFE dielectric: 76 %
7.2.10 IEC 61196-1-112 Return loss Value in accordance with the relevant detail
specification
7.2.11 IEC 61196-1-113 Attenuation The cable shall comply at any frequency with the
formula: a x √f + b x f + c
The coefficients a and b shall be given in the relevant
detail specification covering the range of frequency.
7.2.12 Attenuation a) Preconditioning temperature: 20 °C, Duration: 16 h
stability
b) Initial measurements: The attenuation shall be
measured in accordance with IEC 61196-1-113.
c) Test: The specimen shall be submitted three times to
the following cycle:
– 4 h at high temperature (according to the detail
specification);
– between 4 h and 24 h at room temperature;
– 4 h at low temperature (according to the detail
specification);
– between 4 h and 24 h at room temperature.
d) Final measurements
The attenuation shall be measured in accordance with
IEC 61196-1-113.
7.2.13 IEC 62037-4:2012 Intermodulation
This test is only applicable to 50 Ω type cables when
(IM3) required. Value and procedure in accordance with the
relevant detail specification.
Both ends of the specimen should be attached with type
7-16 connectors (according to IEC 61169-4). Input
signal frequencies and power of f1 and f2 and the
minimum IM requirement shall be specified in the
relevant detail specification.

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7.3 Environmental requirements (see Table 2)
Table 2 – Environmental requirements
No. IEC test procedure Parameter Requirements/remarks
7.3.1 IEC 61196-1-215 Dimensional The displacement of the cable elements shall comply
(under stability with that indicated in the relevant cable specification.
consideration)
7.3.2 IEC 61196-1-318 Heat behaviour Neither cracks nor longitudinal splits shall be visible in
the outer conductor. Nor shall the dielectric core
protrude from the ends of the test specimen.
7.3.3 IEC 61196-1-209 Ageing When applicable, the temperature value is in
(under accordance with the relevant detail specification.
consideration)
Requirements after ageing and cooling down to standard
atmospheric conditions for testing in accordance with
Clause 5 of IEC 60068-1:1988/AMD 1:1992.
The transmission characteristics according to Table 1
shall remain within the specified limits.
No black spots or cracking in the outer conductor
7.3.4 IEC 61196-1-305 Solderability The surface of tubular outer conductor corresponding to
Procedure A (under the immersed length shall be correctly tinned, i.e. more
consideration) than 95 % of this surface shall be wetted by solder, the
spots and marks of soldering shall not be concentrated
in one area and they shall not exceed 5 % of the
immersed surface.
7.3.5 IEC 61196-1-305 Resistance to Value in accordance with the relevant detail
Procedure B (under soldering specification
consideration)
7.4 Mechanical requirements (see Table 3)
Table 3 – Mechanical requirements
No. IEC test procedure Parameter Requirements/remarks
7.4.1 IEC 61196-1:2005 Visual No black spots or cracking in the outer conductor
Subclause 4.2 examination
7.4.2 IEC 61196-1:2005 Dimensional Value in accordance with the relevant detail
Subclause 4.3 examination specification
7.4.3 IEC 61196-1-301 Ovality of Value in accordance with the relevant detail
dielectric specification
7.4.4 IEC 61196-1-302 Eccentricity of 8 %, or value in accordance with the relevant detail
dielectric specification
7.4.5 IEC 61196-1-301 Ovality of sheath When applicable, value in accordance with the relevant
detail specification
7.4.6 IEC 61196-1-313 Adhesion testing When applicable, value in accordance with the relevant
detail specification
7.4.7 IEC 61196-1- Test for bending Test according to 4.3.2 of IEC 61196-1-314:2006,
314:2006 characteristics Procedure 1, 1 cycle, unless otherwise specified in the
relevant cable specification.
There shall be neither cracks nor longitudinal splits in
the outer conductor.
Transmission characteristics shall remain within
specified tolerances
7.4.8 IEC 61196-1-209 Thermal cycling Test details and requirements shall be given in the
(under relevant detail specification.
consideration)
8 Delivery and storage
Delivery of cables shall be in accordance with Clause 9 of IEC 61196-1:2005.

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Annex A
(informative)
Quality assessment
A.1 General
Quality assessment procedures may be agreed between manufacturer and customer.
Annex A provides guidance and details of the general procedures for quality conformance
inspection, qualification approval and capability approval. It includes information on related
documents and procedures, standardized test methods, a basic schedule for tests relating to
quality conformance inspection and qualification approval.
A.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance
A.2.1.1 Qualification approval
A.2.1.1.1 Sample
The sample of each cable type submitted for qualification inspection shall be of sufficient
length to perform all the applicable tests in Table A.1.
A.2.1.1.2 Inspection routine
The samples shall be subjected to the inspections specified in Table A.1. The entire sample
shall be subjected to the inspections of group I. The specimen length shall be cut from each
sample as required, and subjected to inspections of group II.
A.2.1.1.3 Failure
One or more failures shall be cause for refusal to grant qualification approval.
A.2.1.2 Maintenance of qualification approval
This shall consist of three consecutive lots passing test groups A specified in A.2.3.1.6 and B
specified in A.2.3.1.7 and followed by selection of specimens from the lots as appropriate.
These specimens shall successfully pass the periodic inspection (test groups C) specified in
A.2.4.
Table A.1 – Qualification inspection
Parameter Requirement subclause Test methods Number of specimens
to be tested
Group I
Visual examination 7.4.1 IEC 61196-1:2005, Entire sample
Subclause 4.2
Dimensional examination 7.4.2 IEC 61196-1:2005, Entire sample
Subclause 4.3
Continuity 7.2.1 IEC 61196-1-110 (under Entire sample
consideration)
Conductor direct current 7.2.2 IEC 61196-1-101 Entire sample
resistance
Withstand voltage of 7.2.3 IEC 61196-1-105 Entire sample
dielectric
Withstand voltage of 7.2.4 IEC 62230 Entire sample
a
sheath (spark test)
Insulation resistance 7.2.5 IEC 61196-1-102 Entire sample
Group II
Ovality of dielectric 7.4.3 IEC 61196-1-301 2
Eccentricity of dielectric 7.4.4 IEC 61196-1-302 2
a
Ovality of sheath 7.4.5 IEC 61196-1-301 2
Capacitance 7.2.6 IEC 61196-1-103 1
Mean characteristic 7.2.7 IEC 61196-1-108 1
impedance
Regularity of impedance 7.2.8 IEC 61196-1-115 1
Relative propagation 7.2.9 IEC 61196-1-108 1
b
velocity (velocity ratio)
Return loss 7.2.10 IEC 61196-1-112 2
Attenuation 7.2.11 IEC 61196-1-113 2
Attenuation stability 7.2.12 2
b
Intermodulation (IM3) 7.2.13 IEC 62037-4:2012 2
c
Adhesion testing 7.4.6 IEC 61196-1-313 3
Bendability 7.4.7 IEC 61196-1-314 3
Dimensional stability 7.3.1 IEC 61196-1-215 (under 3
consideration)
Heat behaviour 7.3.2 IEC 61196-1-318 3
a
Ageing 7.3.3 IEC 61196-1-209 3
(under consideration)
Solderability 7.3.4 IEC 61196-1-216 (under 3
consideration)
Resistance to soldering 7.3.5 IEC 61196-1-217 (under 3
consideration)
a
Applicable to cable with sheath.

b
When required.
c
When applicable
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A.2.2 Capability approval
When specified in the relevant detail specifications, capability approval shall be in accordance
with IEC 61196-1-1.
A.2.3 Quality conformance inspection
A.2.3.1 Inspection of product for delivery
A.2.3.1.1 General
Inspection of product for delivery shall consist of test groups A and B on a lot-by-lot basis.
A.2.3.1.2 Unit of product
A unit of product shall be one coil or one packed cable with the same type designation.
A.2.3.1.3 Inspection lot
The inspection lot shall consist of the number of units of product, covered by same detail
specification, offered for inspection at one time. All of the units of product in the inspection lot
submitted shall have been produced during the same production period with the same
materials and processes.
A.2.3.1.4 Sample unit
A sample unit shall be a unit of product selected at random from the inspection lot without
regard to quality.
A.2.3.1.5 Specimen
A specimen shall be an individual length of cable cut from the sample unit.
A.2.3.1.6 Test groups A
Group A inspection shall consist of the examinations and tests specified in Table A.2, in the
order shown and shall be performed on 100 % cables submitted.
An inspection lot is rejected if more than 10 % products fail any test in the test group. The
defective units shall be screened out if not more than 10 % products fail any test in the test
group.
A.2.3.1.7 Test groups B
Group B inspection shall consist of the examinations and tests specified in Table A.2, in the
order shown. The sampling plan shall be in accordance with ISO 2859-1 for general
inspection level II. The acceptance quality level (AQL) shall be as specified in Table A.2.
If one or more defects are found, the lot shall be screened for that particular defect(s) and
defects removed. A new sample of product shall again be submitted to all group B tests with
the same sampling plan. If any defects are found in the second sample, the lot shall be
rejected and shall not be supplied to this specification.

Table A.2 – Quality conformance inspection
Parameter Requirement subclause Test methods Sampling plan
Test groups A
IEC 61196-1:2005,
Visual examination 7.4.1
Subclause 4.2
100 %
Continuity 7.2.1 IEC 61196-1-101
inspection
Withstand voltage of
required
7.2.3 IEC 61196-1-105
dielectric
Withstand voltage of IEC 62230
a
7.2.4
sheath ,
(spark test)
Test groups B
IEC 61196-1:2005,
Dimensional examination 7.4.2
Subclause 4.3
Insulation resistance 7.2.5 IEC 61196-1-102
Conductor direct current
7.2.2 IEC 61196-1-101
resistance
Ovality of dielectric 7.4.3 IEC 61196-1-301
Eccentricity of dielectric 7.4.4 IEC 61196-1-302
a
7.4.5 IEC 61196-1-301
Ovality of sheath ,
ISO 2859-1 for general
inspection level II,
Capacitance 7.2.6 IEC 61196-1-103
AQL=4.0
Mean characteristic
7.2.7 IEC 61196-1-108
impedance
Regularity of impedance 7.2.8 IEC 61196-1-115
Relative propagation
7.2.9 IEC 61196-1-108
velocity (velocity ratio)
Return loss 7.2.10 IEC 61196-1-112
Attenuation 7.2.11 IEC 61196-1-113
c
Adhesion testing 7.4.6 IEC 61196-1-313
Bendability 7.4.7 IEC 61196-1-314
Test groups C
Attenuation stability 7.2.12 IEC 61196-1-209
IEC 62037-4:2012,
b
Intermodulation (IM3) 7.2.13
Clause 8
7.3.1 IEC 61196-1-215 (under
Dimensional stability
consideration)
See A.1.4
Heat behaviour 7.3.2 IEC 61196-1-318
IEC 61196-1-209 (under
a
Ageing 7.3.3
consideration)
IEC 61196-1-216 (under
Solderability 7.3.4
consideration)
IEC 61196-1-217 (under
Resistance to soldering 7.3.5
consideration)
a
Applicable to cable with sheath.

b
When required.
c
When applicable.
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A.2.4 Periodic inspection
This shall consist of test groups C in Table A.2 on a periodic basis. Group C inspection shall
be made on three sample units selected from inspection lots which have passed the groups A
and B inspections every 12 months.
No failures shall be permitted for group C inspection.

Bibliography
IEC 61196-1-110, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-110: Electrical test methods –
Continuity
IEC 61196-1-209, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-209: Environmental test methods–
Thermal cycling
IEC 61196-1-215, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-215: Environmental test methods –
Dimensional stability
IEC 61196-1-216, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-216: Environmental test methods –
Solderability
IEC 61196-1-217, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-217: Environmental test methods –
Resistance to soldering
IEC 61196-1-305, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-305: Mechanical test methods –
Solderability
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Under consideration.
Under consideration.
Under consideration.
Under consideration.
Under consideration.
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 19
1 Domaine d’application. 21
2 Références normatives . 21
3 Termes et définitions . 22
4 Matériaux et construction du câble . 22
4.1 Construction du câble . 22
4.2 Conducteur intérieur . 23
4.3 Diélectrique. 23
4.4 Conducteur extérieur . 23
4.5 Gaine (le cas échéant) . 23
5 Valeurs assignées et caractéristiques . 24
5.1 Impédance caractéristique . 24
5.2 Plage de températures assignées . 24
6 Identification, marquage et étiquetage . 24
6.1 Identification du câble . 24
6.1.1 Désignation du type . 24
6.1.2 Variantes . 24
6.2 Marquage IEC . 24
6.3 Étiquetage . 24
7 Exigences relatives aux câbles finis . 24
7.1 Généralités . 24
7.2 Exigences électriques (voir le Tableau 1) . 25
7.3 Exigences d'environnement (voir le Tableau 2) . 26
7.4 Exigences mécaniques (voir le Tableau 3) . 27
8 Livraison et stockage . 27
Annexe A (informative) Assurance de la qualité . 28
A.1 Généralités . 28
A.2 Homologation et son maintien . 28
A.2.2 Agrément de savoir-faire . 30
A.2.3 Contrôle de conformité de la qualité . 30
A.2.4 Contrôle périodique . 32
Bibliographie . 33

Tableau 1 – Exigences électriques . 25
Tableau 2 – Exigences d'environnement . 26
Tableau 3 – Exigences mécaniques . 27
Tableau A.1 – Homologation . 29
Tableau A.2 – Contrôle de conformité de la qualité . 31

COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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Partie 10: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux câbles
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