WG 9 - TC 46/WG 9

IEC 60966-3-3:2023 is a detail specification that relates to semi-flexible cable assemblies composed of type 50-141 semi-flexible coaxial cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric (IEC 61196-8-4) and connectors such as, type SMA (IEC 61169-15), type N (IEC 61169-16). It gives subfamily detail requirements and severities to be applied. These cable assemblies are mainly used in the field of microwave and wireless equipment or other signal transmission equipment or units. The operating frequency is up to 18 000 MHz.

IEC 60966-3-4:2023 is a detail specification that relates to semi-flexible cable assemblies composed of type 50-141 semi-flexible coaxial cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric (IEC 61196-8-4) and connectors such as, type SMA (IEC 61169-15), type N (IEC 61169-16). It gives subfamily detail requirements and severities to be applied.
These cable assemblies are mainly used in the field of mobile communication base station antenna system, terrestrial microwave communication and radar systems. The operating frequency is up to 6 000 MHz

IEC 60966-4-3:2022 is a detail specification that relates to semi-rigid cable assemblies composed of type 50-12 low loss semi-rigid coaxial cables and connectors such as type 7-16 (IEC 61169-4), type 4.1-9.5 (IEC 61169-11), type N (IEC 61169-16), type S7-16 (IEC 61169-53) or type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54).
This detail specification applies to the cable assemblies (jumper cables) for mobile communication, particularly for the cable assemblies used between the main feeder and antennas or between the main feeder and equipment system or between remote radio heads and antennas. The operating frequency is up to 6 000 MHz.

IEC 60966-4-2:2022 is a detail specification that relates to semi-rigid cable assemblies composed of type 50-9 semi-rigid coaxial cables with foamed polyethylene dielectric and connectors such as type 7-16 (IEC 61169-4), type 4.1-9.5 (IEC 61169-11), type N (IEC 61169-16),type S7-16 (IEC 61169-53) or type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54).
This detail specification applies to the cable assemblies (jumper cables) for mobile communication, particular for the cable assemblies used between the main feeder and antennas or between the main feeder and equipment system or between remote radio heads and antennas. The operating frequency is up to 6 000 MHz.

IEC 60966-2-8:2022 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 applies to the cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers.
This detail specification gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied.

IEC 61935-2:2021 specifies test methods for balanced and coaxial cords, which are used as equipment cords, patch cords, and CP cords, within cabling systems, in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801-1. The test methods and associated requirements are provided to demonstrate performance and reliability and to ensure compatibility of these balanced and coaxial cords during their operational lifetime. This document may also be used for providing test methodology for assessing the performance of other cords.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2010. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- inclusion of cords up to category 8.1 and category 8.2, as defined in ISO/IEC 11801-1.

IEC 61935-2-21:2021 is a blank detail specification describing cords which are compliant with category 6 cabling requirements, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801-1. ISO/IEC 11801 and ISO/IEC 11801 series definitions and specifications referenced by this blank detail specification are currently covered by ISO/IEC 11801-1.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61935-2, IEC 61156-1, IEC 61156-6, IEC 60603-7-4 and IEC 60603-7-5. The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail specifications describing cords with transmission characteristics up to 250 MHz for digital communications. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, can be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user.
The test configuration applicable to cords is detailed in IEC 61935-2.

IEC 61935-2-22:2021 is a blank detail specification describing cords which are compliant with category 6 cabling requirements, as specified in the ISO/IEC 11801-1.
ISO/IEC 11801 and ISO/IEC 11801 series definitions and specifications referenced by this blank detail specification are currently covered by ISO/IEC 11801-1.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61935-2, IEC 61156-1, IEC 61156-6, IEC 60603-7-41 and IEC 60603-7-51. The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail specifications describing cords with transmission characteristics up to 500 MHz for digital communications. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, can be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user.
Test configuration applicable to cords is detailed in the IEC 61935-2.

IEC 61935-1:2019 specifies reference measurement procedures for cabling parameters and the requirements for field tester accuracy to measure cabling parameters identified in ISO/IEC 11801. References in this standard to ISO/IEC 11801 mean ISO/IEC 11801 or equivalent cabling standards.
This International Standard applies when the cable assemblies are constructed of cables complying with the IEC 61156 family of standards, and connecting hardware as specified in the IEC 60603-7 family of standards or IEC 61076-3-104, IEC 61076-3-110, IEC 61076-2-101 and IEC 61076-2-109. Where cables and/or connectors do not comply with these standards, then additional tests may be required. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the upper frequency goes up to 2 000 MHz;
b) it introduces a new level of field tester (level VI to 2 000 MHz);
c) error models and requirements for level VI testers are improved and updated.

IEC 61935-1-1:2019 specifies additional reference measurement procedures for level V field testers, transverse conversion loss (TCL) and equal level transverse conversion transfer loss (ELTCTL). The requirements for field tester accuracy to measure these parameters according to the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801-1 are specified in this document.

IEC 60966-1:2019 is available as IEC 60966-1:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60966-1:2019 specifies requirements for radio frequency coaxial cable assemblies operating in the transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM) and establishes general requirements for testing the electrical, mechanical and environmental properties of radio frequency coaxial cable assemblies composed of cables and connectors. Additional requirements relating to specific families of cable assemblies are given in the relevant sectional specifications. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1999. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) measurement method for screening effectiveness was cancelled;
b) give references to relevant test procedures for transfer impedance and screening attenuation

IEC 61935-1-2:2018 specifies additional reference measurement procedures for measurement of resistance unbalance with field test instrumentation, and the requirements for field tester accuracy to measure resistance unbalance according to the requirements of ISO/IEC 11801-1.

IEC 60966-2-6:2016 is a detail specification which applies to coaxial cables described in the IEC 61196 series. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily F (see IEC 61169-24). These cable assemblies are used as described in IEC 60728-4. This part of IEC 60966 gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the return loss requirements and the insertion loss requirements are matched to the relevant cables,
b) screening effectiveness shall be measured according to IEC 62153-4-7, triaxial method,
c) screening class A+ was introduced.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and IEC 60966-2-2:2003

IEC 60966-2-5:2016 is a detail specification which applies to flexible coaxial cables described in the IEC 61196 series. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily 9,52 (see IEC 61169-2). These cable assemblies are used as described in IEC 60728-4. This part of IEC 60966 gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the return loss requirements and insertion loss requirements are matched to the relevant cables,
b) screening effectiveness shall be measured according to IEC 62153-4-7, triaxial method,
c) screening class B was cancelled.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and IEC 60966-2-2:2003

IEC 60966-2-4:2016 is a detail specification which applies to flexible coaxial cables described in the IEC 61196 series. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily 9,52 (IEC 61169-2). These cable assemblies are used as described in IEC 60728-4. This part of IEC 60966 gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) The return loss requirements and insertion loss requirements are matched to the relevant cables.
b) Screening effectiveness shall be measured according to IEC 62153-4-7, triaxial method.
c) Screening class B was cancelled.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and IEC 60966-2-2:2003

IEC 60966-2-7:2015 applies to flexible coaxial cables described in IEC 61196-6 and IEC 61196-7. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily F (IEC 61169-47). This detail specification gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and  IEC 60966-2-2:2003.

IEC 61935-2-23:2015, which is a blank detail specification, describes cords and work area cords category 7, as defined in ISO/IEC 11801 series. According to the above cabling specifications, these cords are category 7 compliant for which the requirements are given in ISO/IEC 11801 series. The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail specifications describing cords with transmission characteristics up to 600 MHz for digital communications. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user. Test configuration applicable to cords is detailed in IEC 61935-2.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61935-2:2010, IEC 61156-1:2007, IEC 61156-6:2010 and IEC 60603-7-7:2010

IEC 61935-2-24:2015, which is a blank detail specification, describes cords and work area cords category 7A, as defined in ISO/IEC 11801 series. According to the above cabling specifications these cords are Category 7A compliant for which the requirements are given in ISO/IEC 11801 series. The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail specifications describing cords with transmission characteristics up to 1 000 MHz for digital communications. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user. Test configuration applicable to cords is detailed in IEC 61935-2.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61935-2:2010, IEC 61156-1:2007, IEC 61156-6:2010 and IEC 60603-7-71:2010

IEC 61935-2-25:2015(E) which is a blank detail specification, describes work area cord with M12 4 poles d-code connectors, as used in the ISO/IEC 24702 and IEC 61918. According to the above cabling specifications, although these cords have only two pairs, their transmission performances, when applicable, are at least category 5 compliant for which the requirements are given in ISO/IEC 11801:2002/AMD2:2010, Clause 13. This specification should be used in conjunction with IEC 61156-1, IEC 61156-6 and IEC 61076-2-101 type D. The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail specifications describing cords with transmission characteristics up to 100 MHz for digital communications. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61156-1:2007, IEC 61156-6:2010 and IEC 61076-2-101:2012.

IEC 60966-2-5:2009 applies to flexible coaxial cables described in IEC 60096-2. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily 9,52 (IEC 61169-2). It gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, and constitutes a technical revision. Main changes with respect to the second edition are the updating of references as well as the requirement for screening attenuation.
This detail specification is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and IEC 60966-2-2:2003.

IEC 60966-2-4:2009 applies to flexible coaxial cables described in IEC 60096-2. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily 9,52. (IEC 61169-2). These cable assemblies are used as described in IEC 60728-4. This detail specification gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2003 and constitutes a technical revision. The major change with respect to the second edition is the reference to IEC 62153 and the requirement for class B screening attenuation.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and IEC 60966-2-2:2003

IEC 60966-2-6:2009 applies to flexible coaxial cables described in IEC 60096-2. It relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assemblies subfamily F (IEC 61169-24). It gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition and constitutes a technical revision. Main changes with respect to the second edition are the updating of references as well as the requirement for screening attenuation.
This detail specification is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60966-1:1999, IEC 60966-2-1:2008 and IEC 60966-2-2:2003.

IEC 61935-2-20:2008, describes work area cord for class D applications, as defined in ISO/IEC 11801 as well as in the ISO/IEC 24702. It determines the layout and style for detail specifications describing cords with transmission characteristics up to 100 MHz for digital communications. Detail specifications, based on this blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user. It cancels and replaces the ISO/IEC PAS 61935-2-20 published in 2007. It constitutes a technical revision.

IEC 61935-3:2008 specifies conformance testing for home cabling. These conformance tests include visual inspection, verification testing and either qualification testing or certification testing. Documentation for the test results are also specified.

Relates to the subfamily of coaxial cables and connector assemblies operating int he frequency range of GSM (0,8 GHz - 1 GHz). Gives subfamily requirements and severities to be applied. Should be used together with IEC 60966-3 and IEC 60966-1.

Supplementary document ot the sectional specification and contains requirements for style and layout and minimum content of detail specifications.

Supplementary document to the sectional specification and contains requirements for style and layout and minimum content of detail specification. Should be used along with IEC 60966-1 and IEC 60966-2-1.