Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 811: Unbalance attenuation

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 811: Unsymmetriedämpfung

Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthode d'essai - Partie 811: Affaiblissement de dissymétrie

Le présent document spécifie les méthodes pour mesurer le signal d’affaiblissement de dissymétrie en mode commun converti en mode différentiel causé par les caractéristiques de symétrie des câbles de transmission. Les termes relatifs à cet affaiblissement sont définis à l’Article 3.
Il est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 3475 100 et l’EN 50289 1 9.

Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode - 811. del: Neenakomerno slabljenje

General Information

Status
Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
25-Jul-2023
Technical Committee
I13 - Imaginarni 13
Current Stage
4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
Start Date
16-May-2023
Due Date
03-Oct-2023
Completion Date
02-Aug-2023

Relations

Effective Date
28-Jan-2023

Overview

The oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023:2023 standard is part of the aerospace series focusing on electrical cables for aircraft use. It defines the test methods for measuring unbalance attenuation in symmetrical transmission cables used in aerospace applications. This document specifies procedures to quantify how much common-mode signals convert to differential signals due to cable asymmetry, which is critical for ensuring signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility in aircraft electrical systems.

Developed by the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD-STAN) and submitted to CEN for European adoption, this standard supersedes the earlier EN 3475-811:2009. It aligns with testing protocols in related standards EN 3475-100 and EN 50289-1-9 to establish a comprehensive framework for aerospace cable quality assessment.

Key Topics

  • Unbalance Attenuation Measurements:

    • Longitudinal Conversion Loss (LCL): Measures the attenuation of common-mode signals converted to differential signals at the near end of the cable.
    • Longitudinal Conversion Transfer Loss (LCTL): Quantifies attenuation at the far end of the cable, accounting for signal transfer and asymmetry effects.
  • Test Setup and Specimen Preparation:

    • Test specimens are standardized to 100 meters in length, maintaining pair/quads assembly integrity.
    • Special grounding techniques for unscreened twisted pair cables ensure accurate common-mode path creation.
  • Required Test Apparatus:

    • High-frequency network analyser
    • Impedance transformers (baluns) with specific performance criteria including insertion loss, return loss, and common-mode rejection
    • Coaxial cables and defined resistor terminations
  • Calibration Procedures:

    • Baluns are tested for differential and common-mode losses before cable measurement to ensure accuracy.
    • Calibration includes compensating for insertion losses and system setup effects.
  • Measurement Methods:

    • Dedicated schematics are provided for connecting the device under test (DUT) and terminating unused pairs properly on a common ground plane.
    • Signal injections and outputs are carefully managed to obtain precise LCL and LCTL values.
  • Performance Requirements:

    • The measured unbalance attenuation values must not exceed the limits specified in the corresponding product standards.

Applications

The oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023:2023 standard is essential for manufacturers, quality assurance engineers, and testing laboratories working with aerospace-grade electrical cables. Its practical applications include:

  • Verifying cable symmetry and signal integrity in aircraft wiring harnesses to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  • Supporting compliance with aerospace industry electromagnetic compatibility and safety regulations.
  • Ensuring reliable data transmission in avionics and control systems by characterizing common-to-differential mode conversion.
  • Guiding the design and selection of twisted pair cables and balanced transmission lines used in commercial and military aircraft.
  • Enhancing interoperability of electrical cables across aerospace suppliers through harmonized testing procedures.

Related Standards

  • EN 3475-100: Aerospace series - General test methods for electrical cables used in aircraft. Provides foundational test protocols complementary to oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023.
  • EN 50289-1-9: Communication cables - Specifications for electrical test methods including unbalance attenuation, transverse conversion loss (TCL), and transverse conversion transfer loss (TCTL). Offers additional test definitions and frameworks adopted in oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023.

These related standards work collectively to ensure comprehensive evaluation and high performance of aerospace electrical cables under operational conditions.


By adhering to oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023:2023, the aerospace industry improves the reliability and safety of aircraft electrical systems through standardized measurement of unbalance attenuation-helping to minimize signal distortion and electromagnetic disturbances in critical communications and control networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 811: Unbalance attenuation". This standard covers: Le présent document spécifie les méthodes pour mesurer le signal d’affaiblissement de dissymétrie en mode commun converti en mode différentiel causé par les caractéristiques de symétrie des câbles de transmission. Les termes relatifs à cet affaiblissement sont définis à l’Article 3. Il est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 3475 100 et l’EN 50289 1 9.

Le présent document spécifie les méthodes pour mesurer le signal d’affaiblissement de dissymétrie en mode commun converti en mode différentiel causé par les caractéristiques de symétrie des câbles de transmission. Les termes relatifs à cet affaiblissement sont définis à l’Article 3. Il est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 3475 100 et l’EN 50289 1 9.

oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables; 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 3475-811:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

oSIST prEN 3475-811:2023 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode -
811. del: Neenakomerno slabljenje
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 811: Unbalance
attenuation
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren -
Teil 811: Unsymmetriedämpfung
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthode d'essai - Partie
811: Affaiblissement de dissymétrie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 3475-811
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2023
ICS 49.060 Will supersede EN 3475-811:2009
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test
methods - Part 811: Unbalance attenuation
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für
aéronautique - Méthode d'essai - Partie 811: Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 811:
Affaiblissement de dissymétrie Unsymmetriedämpfung
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ASD-
STAN.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
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Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Preparation of specimens . 5
5 Apparatus . 5
6 Methods . 6
6.1 Calibration . 6
6.2 LCL measurement . 7
6.3 LCTL measurement . 7
7 Requirements . 8
Bibliography . 9

European foreword
This document (prEN 3475-811:2023) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe — Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 3475-811:2009.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— addition of reference to EN 50289-1-9 to the scope;
— editorial revision of the document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national s
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