IEC 61196-11:2016

IEC 61196-11 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Coaxial communication cables –
Part 11: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polyethylene (PE)
dielectric
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IEC61196-11 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Coaxial communication cables –

Part 11: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polyethylene (PE)

dielectric
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-3091-6

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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
4.2.1 Conductor material . 7
4.2.2 Conductor construction . 7
4.3 Dielectric . 8
4.4 Outer conductor . 8
4.5 Sheath . 8
5 Standard rating and characteristics . 9
5.1 Nominal characteristic wave impedance . 9
5.2 Rated temperature range . 9
5.3 Operating frequency . 9
5.4 Average and peak power . 9
6 Identification, marking and labelling . 9
6.1 Cable identification . 9
6.2 Cable marking . 9
6.3 Labelling . 9
7 Requirements of finished cables . 9
7.1 General . 9
7.2 Electrical requirements . 10
7.3 Environmental requirements . 11
7.4 Mechanical requirements . 12
7.5 Fire performance requirements . 13
8 Quality assessment . 13
9 Delivery and storage . 13

Table 1 – Rated temperature . 9
Table 2 – Electrical requirements . 10
Table 3 – Environmental requirements . 11
Table 4 – Mechanical requirements. 12
Table 5 – Fire performance requirements . 13

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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 11: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables
with polyethylene (PE) dielectric

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61196-11 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:
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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It is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005, on which it is based.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61196 series, 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
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• reconfirmed,
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A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 11: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables
with polyethylene (PE) dielectric

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61196 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with polyethylene
(PE) 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.
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 60096-0-1:2012, Radio frequency cables – Part 1- 0: Guide to the design of detail
specifications – Section 1 – Coaxial cables
IEC 60096-0-1:2012/ AMD1:___
IEC 60332-1-2, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-2: Test
for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure for 1 kW pre-
mixed flame
IEC 60811-406:2012, 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 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 1:
Determination of the halogen acid gas content
IEC 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions –
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
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 (all parts), Coaxial communication cables
IEC 61196-1:2005, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1: Generic specification – General,
definitions and requirements
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To be published.
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