IEC 60966-2-8:2025
(Main)Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 2-8: Detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers - Frequency range up to 3 000 MHz, screening class A++, IEC 61169-47 connectors
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 2-8: Detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers - Frequency range up to 3 000 MHz, screening class A++, IEC 61169-47 connectors
IEC 60966-2-8:2025 is available as IEC 60966-2-8:2025 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60966-2-8:2025 is a detail specification that applies to cable assemblies with F-Quick connectors (see IEC 61169-47) and requires quad-shield screening class A++ (see IEC 61196-6-5). This document applies to the cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) in item [5], drawing expanded by right angled connectors;
b) in item [12], female F-connectors cancelled (not standardized by IEC 61169-47);
c) in item [14] Reflection properties (return loss): different values for straight and right-angled connectors;
d) in item [14] Insertion loss: different factors for insertion loss calculation for straight and right-angled connectors;
e) in item [14] Loop resistance: loop resistance was set to 1 Ω max. value for the complete length.
Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 2-8: Spécification particulière pour cordons de connexion de récepteurs radio ou TV - Plage de fréquences jusqu’à 3000 MHz, Classe d'écrantage A++, connecteurs IEC 61169-47
IEC 60966-2-8:2025 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60966-2-8:2025 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.L'IEC 60966-2-8:2025 est une spécification particulière qui s'applique aux cordons avec des connecteurs F-Quick (voir l'IEC 61169-47) et exige un quadruple blindage de classe d'écrantage A++ (voir l'IEC 61196-6-5). Le présent document s'applique aux cordons de connexion de récepteurs de télévision ou radio. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2022. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) au point [5], dessin élargi par des connecteurs à angle droit;
b) au point [12], connecteurs femelles F annulés (non normalisés par l'IEC 61169-47);
c) au point [14] Propriétés de réflexion (affaiblissement de réflexion): valeurs différentes pour les connecteurs droits et les connecteurs à angle droit;
d) au point [14] Pertes d'insertion: différents facteurs pour le calcul de la perte d'insertion pour les connecteurs droits et à angle droit;
e) au point [14] Résistance de boucle: la résistance de boucle a été réglée à une valeur maximale de 1 Ω sur toute la longueur.
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IEC 60966-2-8 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 2-8: Detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers -
Frequency range up to 3 000 MHz, screening class A++, IEC 61169-47
connectors
ICS 33.120.01 ISBN 978-2-8327-0829-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Detail specification . 6
Annex A (informative) Identification and marking . 10
A.1 Identification – Type name . 10
A.2 Marking . 10
Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies . 6
Figure A.1 – Identification – Type name . 10
Figure A.2 – Marking. 10
Table A.1 – Variants of connector . 10
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Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 2-8: Detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and
TV receivers - Frequency range up to 3 000 MHz, screening class A++,
IEC 61169-47 connectors
FOREWORD
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IEC 60966-2-8 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories. It is an International
Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) in item [5], drawing expanded by right angled connectors;
b) in item [12], female F-connectors cancelled (not standardized by IEC 61169-47);
c) in item [14] Reflection properties (return loss): different values for straight and right-angled
connectors;
d) in item [14] Insertion loss: different factors for insertion loss calculation for straight and right-
angled connectors;
e) in item [14] Loop resistance: loop resistance was set to 1 Ω max. value for the complete
length.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
46/1023/CDV 46/1050/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members
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IEC 60966-2-8 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-11
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Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques -
Partie 2-8: Spécification particulière pour cordons de connexion de récepteurs
radio ou TV - Plage de fréquences jusqu’à 3 000 MHz, classe d'écrantage A++,
connecteurs IEC 61169-47
ICS 33.120.01 ISBN 978-2-8327-0829-3
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
1 Domaine d'application . 5
2 Références normatives . 5
3 Termes et définitions . 5
4 Spécification particulière . 6
Annexe A (informative) Identification et marquage . 10
A.1 Identification – Désignation du type . 10
A.2 Marquage . 10
Figure 1 – Définition de la longueur des cordons . 6
Figure A.1 – Identification – Désignation du type . 10
Figure A.2 – Marquage . 10
Tableau A.1 – Variantes du connecteur . 10
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Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques -
Partie 2-8: Spécification particulière pour cordons de connexion de
récepteurs radio ou TV - Plage de fréquences jusqu'à 3 000 MHz, Classe
d'écrantage A++, connecteurs IEC 61169-47
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Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition
précédente:
a) au point [5], dessin élargi par des connecteurs à angle droit;
b) au point [12], connecteurs femelles F annulés (non normalisés par l'IEC 61169-47);
c) au point [14] Propriétés de réflexion (affaiblissement de réflexion): valeurs différentes pour
les connecteurs droits et les connecteurs à angle droit;
d) au point [14] Pertes d'insertion: différents facteurs pour le calcul de la perte d'insertion pour
les connecteurs droits et à angle droit;
e) au point [14] Résistance de boucle: la résistance de boucle a été réglée à une valeur
maximale de 1 Ω sur toute la longueur.
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Projet Rapport de vote
46/1023/CDV 46/1050/RVC
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IEC 60966-2-8 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 2-8: Detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers -
Frequency range up to 3 000 MHz, screening class A++, IEC 61169-47
connectors
Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques -
Partie 2-8: Spécification particulière pour cordons de connexion de récepteurs
radio ou TV - Plage de fréquences jusqu’à 3 000 MHz, classe d'écrantage A++,
connecteurs IEC 61169-47
ICS 33.120.01 ISBN 978-2-8327-0829-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Detail specification . 6
Annex A (informative) Identification and marking . 10
A.1 Identification – Type name . 10
A.2 Marking . 10
Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies . 6
Figure A.1 – Identification – Type name . 10
Figure A.2 – Marking. 10
Table A.1 – Variants of connector . 10
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 2-8: Detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and
TV receivers - Frequency range up to 3 000 MHz, screening class A++,
IEC 61169-47 connectors
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as "IEC Publication(s)"). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
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2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
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9) IEC draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
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respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, IEC had not received notice of (a) patent(s), which
may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not represent
the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at https://patents.iec.ch. IEC
shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
IEC 60966-2-8 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories. It is an International
Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2022. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) in item [5], drawing expanded by right angled connectors;
b) in item [12], female F-connectors cancelled (not standardized by IEC 61169-47);
c) in item [14] Reflection properties (return loss): different values for straight and right-angled
connectors;
d) in item [14] Insertion loss: different factors for insertion loss calculation for straight and right-
angled connectors;
e) in item [14] Loop resistance: loop resistance was set to 1 Ω max. value for the complete
length.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
46/1023/CDV 46/1050/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60966 series, published under the general title Radio frequency and
coaxial cable assemblies, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 60966 is a detail specification that applies to cable assemblies with F-Quick
connectors (see IEC 61169-47) and requires quad-shield screening class A++
(see IEC 61196-6-5).
This detail specification gives subfamily requirements and severities which are applied.
The qualification is conducted in accordance with IEC 60966-2-1. Once one variant obtains
qualification approval, the other variant can obtain qualification approval by conducting tests
whose results could depend on the variants, for example reflection properties, insertion loss,
etc.
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60966 is a detail specification that applies to cable assemblies with F-Quick
connectors (see IEC 61169-47) and requires quad-shield screening class A++ (see
IEC 61196-6-5). This document applies to the cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers.
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 60966-1:2019, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 1: Generic
specification - General requirements and test methods
IEC 60966-2-1, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 2-1: Sectional
specification for flexible coaxial cable assemblies
IEC 60966-2-2, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 2-2: Blank detail
specification for flexible coaxial cable assemblies
IEC 61169-47, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 47: Sectional specification for radio-
frequency coaxial connectors with clamp coupling, typically for use in 75 Ω cable networks (type
F-Quick)
IEC 61196-1-101, Coaxial communication cables - Part 1-101: Electrical test methods - Test for
conductor DC resistance of cable
IEC 61196-6-5:2020, Coaxial communication cables - Part 6-5: Detail specification for Type A
quad-shield CATV drop cables with screening class A++
IEC 62153-4-7, Metallic cables and other passive components test methods - Part 4-7:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Test method for measuring of transfer impedance Z and
T
screening attenuation a or coupling attenuation a of connectors and assemblies - Triaxial
S C
tube in tube method
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Detail specification
[1] Prepared by: [2] Document no.: IEC 60966-2-8
IEC TC 46 Issue: Second issue
Date:
[3] Available from: [4] Generic specification: IEC 60966-1
IEC Sectional specification: IEC 60966-2-1
Blank detail specification: IEC 60966-2-2
[5] Additional references:
Outline for coaxial cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers
NOTE For an example diagram, see Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies
[6] Maximum diameter of connector body < 16,6 mm
[7] Nominal impedance: 75 Ω [8] Frequency range: up to 3 000 MHz
Typical weight: 100 g/m
[9] [10] Climatic category: 40/70/21
+ 50 g
[11] Applicable test group: Ba, Eb, Eh, Ee, Mn
[12]
Connector type Type F (IEC 61169-47), Straight or right angled, male
Cable type IEC 61196-6-5, 75-X
Marking Marking of the assembly shall be applied to the sheath of the cable.
The marking shall consist at least of the IEC assembly type name, screening
class, IEC standard number and manufacturers ID (see Clause A.2).
Taper sleeves On both ends (colour optional)
[13] Type name and variants: See Annex A.
[14] [15] [16] [17]
Inspection values, IEC 60966-1:2019
Value Remarks
ratings or Subclause
characteristics
Electrical
1) With straight connectors:
≥ 23 dB (up to 1 000 MHz)
≥ 20 dB (> 1 000 MHz to 2 000 MHz)
≥ 18 dB (> 2 000 MHz to 3 000 MHz)
2) With straight and right-angled
connector:
Reflection properties
≥ 21,5 dB (up to 1 000 MHz)
8.1
(return loss)
≥ 19 dB (> 1 000 MHz to 2 000 MHz)
≥ 17 dB (> 2 000 MHz to 3 000 MHz)
3) With right-angled connectors:
≥ 20 dB (up to 1 000 MHz)
≥ 18 dB (> 1 000 MHz to 2 000 MHz)
≥ 16 dB (> 2 000 MHz to 3 000 MHz)
1) With straight connectors:
≤ 0,01× aL× +×2 0,10 f
f
2) With straight and right-angled
connector:
≤ 0,01× aL×+ 0,10 f + 0,15 f
f
3) With right-angled connectors:
≤ 0,01× aL× +×2 0,15 f
f
Insertion loss 8.3 Up to 3 000 MHz
where
a is the insertion loss of cable, in
f
dB/100 m, see IEC 61196-6-5:2020,
Annex B;
L is the length, in m;
F is the frequency, in GHz.
Screening effectiveness: Screening class A++:
Transfer impedance IEC 62153-4-7 ≤ 0,9 mΩ/m (5 MHz to 30 MHz)
Screening attenuation IEC 62153-4-7 Screening class A++:
≥ 105 dB (30 MHz to 1 000 MHz)
≥ 95 dB (> 1 000 MHz to 2 000 MHz)
≥ 85 dB (> 2 000 MHz to 3 000 MHz)
[14] [15] [16] [17]
Inspection values, IEC 60966-1:2019 Value Remarks
ratings or Subclause
characteristics
Voltage proof 8.10 1,0 kV AC, 1 min
Test voltage
Insulation resistance 8.11
> 10 MΩ
500 V DC
Inner and outer conductor Inner conductor and outer conductor Test voltage
8.12
continuity shall be continuous ≤ 36 V DC
1) Maximum loop resistance:
≤ 2 × 0,007 5 + R × l
c
where
R is the loop resistance of cable, in
c
Loop resistance IEC 61196-1-101
Ω/m;
L is the length of cable, in m.
2) The maximum DC loop resistance
shall be less than 1 Ω for the
complete length.
Mechanical
1) Inner contact and insulator positions
shall be in accordance with
Force > 45 N
interface dimensions.
2) No visual evidence of the movement
9.1
Duration 1 min
Tensile
of the cable relative to the
Test according to IEC
connector.
60966-1:2019, 8.12
3) Inner conductor and outer
conductor shall be continuous.
500 cycles min.
1) No visual damage in cable
assembly.
9.2
Force 5 N, 20/min
Flexure
2) Screening attenuation shall be
Test according to IEC
≥ 95 dB from 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz
60966-1:2019, 8.9
1) No visual damage in cable
assembly.
20 cycles min.
2) Inner conductor and outer
Test according to IEC
Flexing endurance 9.3
conductor shall be continuous
60966-1:2019, 8.12
3) Screening attenuation shall be
and 8.9
≥ 95 dB from 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz
1) No visual damage in cable
700 N min.
assembly.
Cable assembly crushing 9.4
Test according to IEC
2) Insertion loss shall meet IEC
60966-1:2019, 8.3
60966-1:2019, 8.3.
Recommended grouping of test Recommended severity [25]
Length of
[18] [19] Test [20] [21] [22] [23] [24]
specimen
c d a b
Group IEC 60966-1:2019 Periodicity
IL AQL n c
Subclause
Ba 7.2 Visual inspection Lot by lot 100 %
7.3 Dimensions inspection Lot by lot 100 %
Eh 8.1 Reflection properties Lot by lot 20 % 0
(return loss)
8.3 Insertion loss Lot by lot 20 % 0
Eb 8.10 Voltage proof Lot by lot 20 % 0
8.11 Insulation resistance Lot by lot 20 % 0
8.12 Inner and outer conductor Lot by lot 100 %
continuity
IEC 61196-1-101 Loop resistanc
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