IEC 60966-4-4:2025
(Main)Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 4-4: Semi-rigid coaxial cable - Detail specification - Frequency range up to 6 000 MHz, type 50-5 multi-channel cables
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 4-4: Semi-rigid coaxial cable - Detail specification - Frequency range up to 6 000 MHz, type 50-5 multi-channel cables
IEC 60966-4-4:2025, which is a Detail Specification, relates to multi-channel semi-rigid cable assemblies composed of type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial cables with foamed polyethylene dielectric (see Annex A) 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), type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54), type L32 (IEC 63138-4), type 2.2-5 (IEC 61169-66), type NEX10 (IEC 61169-71), type MQ4 (IEC 63138-2) or type MQ5 (IEC 63138-3). It gives subfamily detail requirements and severities.
This document applies to the semi-rigid cable assemblies for mobile communication, in particular for the cable assemblies used between main feeder and antennas or between main feeder and equipment system or between remote radio heads and antennas. The operating frequency is up to 6 000 MHz.
Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 4-4: Spécification particulière pour cordons semi-rigides multicanaux - Plage de fréquences allant jusqu’à 6 000 MHz, câble coaxial semi-rigide de type 50-5
L'IEC 60966-4-4:2025, qui est une spécification particulière, concerne les cordons semi-rigides multicanaux composés de câbles coaxiaux semi-rigides de type 50-5, équipés d'un diélectrique en polyéthylène expansé (voir Annexe A) et de connecteurs de type 7-16 (IEC 61169-4), de type 4.1-9.5 (IEC 61169-11), de type N (IEC 61169-16), de type S7-16 (IEC 61169-53), de type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54), de type L32 (IEC 63138-4), de type 2.2-5 (IEC 61169-66), de type NEX10® (IEC 61169-71), de type MQ4 (IEC 63138-2) ou de type MQ5 (IEC 63138-3). Elle donne les exigences particulières et les sévérités de sous-famille.
Le présent document s'applique aux cordons semi-rigides pour les communications mobiles, principalement pour les cordons utilisés entre la ligne d'alimentation principale et les antennes, ou entre la ligne d'alimentation principale et le système d'équipement, ou encore entre les têtes radioélectriques distantes et les antennes. La fréquence de fonctionnement s'étend jusqu'à 6 000 MHz.
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IEC 60966-4-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 4-4: Semi-rigid coaxial cable - Detail specification - Frequency range up to
6 000 MHz, type 50-5 multi-channel cables
ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8327-0945-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative documents . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Detail specification . 6
Annex A (informative) Identification and marking . 13
A.1 Identification . 13
A.2 Marking . 14
Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies . 6
Figure 2 – Multi-channel semi-rigid cable assemblies with type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial
cable . 6
Figure A.1 – Identification – Type name . 13
Figure A.2 – Marking . 14
Table A.1 – Meaning of connector variants . 13
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 4-4: Semi-rigid coaxial cable - Detail specification -
Frequency range up to 6 000 MHz, type 50-5 multi-channel cables
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IEC 60966-4-4 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.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
46/1048/CDV 46/1064/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
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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
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 60966, which is a Detail Specification, relates to multi-channel semi-rigid cable
assemblies composed of type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial cables with foamed polyethylene dielectric
(see Annex A) 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), type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54), type L32
(IEC 63138-4), type 2.2-5 (IEC 61169-66), type NEX10® (IEC 61169-71), type MQ4
(IEC 63138-2) or type MQ5 (IEC 63138-3). It gives subfamily detail requirements and severities.
This document applies to the semi-rigid cable assemblies for mobile communication, in
particular for the cable assemblies used between main feeder and antennas or between main
feeder and equipment system or between remote radio heads and antennas. The operating
frequency is up to 6 000 MHz.
2 Normative documents
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 60068-2-11, Environmental testing - Part 2:Tests-Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60966-1:2019, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 1: Generic
specification - General requirements and test methods
IEC 60966-4, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 4: Sectional specification
for semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies
IEC 60966-4-1, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 4-1: Blank detail
specification for semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies
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 61169-11, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 11: Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 9,5 mm with threaded coupling -
characteristic impedance 50 Ω (Type 4,1-9,5)
IEC 61169-16, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 16: Sectional specification - RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling -
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)
IEC 61169-53, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 53: Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 16
...
IEC 60966-4-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-12
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Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques -
Partie 4-4: Cordons coaxiaux semi-rigides - Spécification particulière - Plage de
fréquences allant jusqu'à 6 000 MHz, câbles multicanaux de type 50-5
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 2
1 Domaine d'application . 4
2 Références normatives . 4
3 Termes et définitions. 5
4 Spécification particulière . 6
Annexe A (informative) Identification et marquage . 13
A.1 Identification . 13
A.2 Marquage . 14
Figure 1 – Définition de la longueur des cordons . 6
Figure 2 – Cordons semi-rigides multicanaux à câble coaxial semi-rigide de type 50-5 . 6
Figure A.1 – Identification – Désignation du type . 13
Figure A.2 – Marquage. 14
Tableau A.1 – Signification des variantes de connecteurs . 13
COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques -
Partie 4-4: Cordons coaxiaux semi-rigides - Spécification particulière -
Plage de fréquences allant jusqu'à 6 000 MHz,
câbles multicanaux de type 50-5
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1 Domaine d'application
La présente partie de l'IEC 60966, qui est une spécification particulière, concerne les cordons
semi-rigides multicanaux composés de câbles coaxiaux semi-rigides de type 50-5, équipés d'un
diélectrique en polyéthylène expansé (voir Annexe A) et de connecteurs de type 7-16
(IEC 61169-4), de type 4.1-9.5 (IEC 61169-11), de type N (IEC 61169-16), de type S7-16
(IEC 61169-53), de type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54), de type L32 (IEC 63138-4), de type 2.2-5
(IEC 61169-66), de type NEX10® (IEC 61169-71), de type MQ4 (IEC 63138-2) ou de type MQ5
(IEC 63138-3). Elle donne les exigences particulières et les sévérités de sous-famille.
Le présent document s'applique aux cordons semi-rigides pour les communications mobiles,
principalement pour les cordons utilisés entre la ligne d'alimentation principale et les antennes,
ou entre la ligne d'alimentation principale et le système d'équipement, ou encore entre les têtes
radioélectriques distantes et les antennes. La fréquence de fonctionnement s'étend jusqu'à
6 000 MHz.
2 Références normatives
Les documents suivants sont cités dans le texte de sorte qu'ils constituent, pour tout ou partie
de leur contenu, des exigences du présent document. Pour les références datées, seule
l'édition citée s'applique. Pour les références non datées, la dernière édition du document de
référence s'applique (y compris les éventuels amendements).
IEC 60068-2-11, Essais d'environnement - Partie 2-11: Essais - Essai Ka: Brouillard salin
IEC 60529, Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)
IEC 60966-1:2019, Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 1:
Spécification générique - Exigences générales et méthodes d'essai
IEC 60966-4, Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 4:
Spécification intermédiaire pour cordons coaxiaux semi-rigides
IEC 60966-4-1, Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 4-1:
Spécification particulière-cadre pour cordons coaxiaux semi-rigides
IEC 61169-4, Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 4: Connecteurs coaxiaux
pour fréquences radioélectriques de diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 16 mm
(0,63 in) à verrouillage à vis - Impédance caractéristique 50 Ω (type 7-16)
IEC 61169-11, Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 11: Spécification
intermédiaire relative aux connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec
diamètre intérieur du conducteur extérieur de 9,5 mm à accouplement par vis - Impédance
caractéristique 50 Ω (Type 4,1-9,5)
IEC 61169-16, Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 16: Spécification
intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques avec diamètre intérieur
du conducteur extérieur de 7 mm (0,276 in) à verrouillage à vis - Impédance caractéristique
50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)
___________
NEX10® est un exemple de produit approprié disponible sur le marché. Cette information est donnée à l’intention
des utilisateurs du présent document et ne signifie nullement que l'IEC approuve l’emploi du produit ainsi désigné.
IEC 61169-53, Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 53:
...
IEC 60966-4-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 4-4: Semi-rigid coaxial cable - Detail specification - Frequency range up to
6 000 MHz, type 50-5 multi-channel cables
Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques -
Partie 4-4: Cordons coaxiaux semi-rigides - Spécification particulière - Plage de
fréquences allant jusqu'à 6 000 MHz, câbles multicanaux de type 50-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative documents . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Detail specification . 6
Annex A (informative) Identification and marking . 13
A.1 Identification . 13
A.2 Marking . 14
Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies . 6
Figure 2 – Multi-channel semi-rigid cable assemblies with type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial
cable . 6
Figure A.1 – Identification – Type name . 13
Figure A.2 – Marking . 14
Table A.1 – Meaning of connector variants . 13
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies -
Part 4-4: Semi-rigid coaxial cable - Detail specification -
Frequency range up to 6 000 MHz, type 50-5 multi-channel cables
FOREWORD
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IEC 60966-4-4 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.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
46/1048/CDV 46/1064/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.
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60966, which is a Detail Specification, relates to multi-channel semi-rigid cable
assemblies composed of type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial cables with foamed polyethylene dielectric
(see Annex A) 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), type 4.3-10 (IEC 61169-54), type L32
(IEC 63138-4), type 2.2-5 (IEC 61169-66), type NEX10® (IEC 61169-71), type MQ4
(IEC 63138-2) or type MQ5 (IEC 63138-3). It gives subfamily detail requirements and severities.
This document applies to the semi-rigid cable assemblies for mobile communication, in
particular for the cable assemblies used between main feeder and antennas or between main
feeder and equipment system or between remote radio heads and antennas. The operating
frequency is up to 6 000 MHz.
2 Normative documents
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 60068-2-11, Environmental testing - Part 2:Tests-Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60966-1:2019, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 1: Generic
specification - General requirements and test methods
IEC 60966-4, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 4: Sectional specification
for semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies
IEC 60966-4-1, Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 4-1: Blank detail
specification for semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies
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 61169-11, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 11: Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 9,5 mm with threaded coupling -
characteristic impedance 50 Ω (Type 4,1-9,5)
IEC 61169-16, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 16: Sectional specification - RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 7 mm (0,276 in) with screw coupling -
Characteristics impedance 50 Ω (75 Ω) (type N)
IEC 61169-53, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 53: Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 16 mm with screw lock - Characteristic
impedance 50 Ω (Type S7-16)
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NEX10® is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the convenience
of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by IEC of this product.
IEC 61169-54, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 54: Sectional specification for coaxial
connectors with 10 mm inner diameter of outer conductor, nominal characteristic impedance
50 Ω, Series 4,3-10)
IEC 61169-66, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 66: Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with 5 mm inner diameter of outer conductor, with quick-lock- or screw-coupling，
characteristic impedance 50 Ω (series 2,2-5)
IEC 61169-71, Radio-frequency connectors - Part 71: Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 5 mm - Characteristic impedance 50 Ohms - ®
type NEX10
IEC 61196-11, Coaxial communication cables - Part 11: Sectional specification for semi-rigid
cables with polyethylene (PE) dielectric
IEC 63138-1:2019, Multi-channel radio frequency connectors - Part 1: Generic specification -
General requirements and test methods
IEC 63138-2, Multi-channel radio-frequency connectors - Part 2: Sectional specification for
MQ4 series circular connectors
IEC 63138-3, Multi-channel radio frequency connectors - Part 3: Sectional specification for MQ5
series circular connectors
IEC 63138-4 , Multi-channel radio-frequency connectors - Part 4: Sectional specification for
type L32-4 and L32-5 circular connectors
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
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Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC/CFDIS 63138-4:2025.
4 Detail specification
[1] Prepared by: [2] Document no.: IEC 60966-4-4
IEC TC 46 Issue: First issue
Date:
[3] Available from: [4] Generic specification: IEC 60966-1
IEC Sectional specification: IEC 60966-4
Blank detail specification: IEC 60966-4-1
[5] Additional references:
Outline for semi-rigid coaxial cable assemblies
NOTE Example diagram, see Figure 1 and Figure 2; manufacturer will insert actual diagram.
Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies
Figure 2 – Multi-channel semi-rigid cable assemblies
with type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial cable
[6]
Maximum diameter of type 50-5 semi-rigid coaxial cable < 8,2 mm
Characteristic impedance:
[7] [8] Frequency: up to 6 000 MHz
50 Ω
[9] Typical weight: [10] Minimum inside radius:
Cable: 70 g/m For static bending: 25 mm
Connector: For dynamic bending: 30 mm
Type L32-4: 120 g
Type L32-5: 135 g
Type MQ4: 155 g
Type MQ5: 155 g
Type 7-16: 120 g
Type 4.1-9.5: 85 g
Type N: 75 g
Type S 7-16: 95 g
Type 4.3-10: 90 g
Type 2.2-5: 35 g
Type NEX10: 35 g
Applicable test group:
[11] Climatic category: 40/70/21 [12]
Ba, Eh, Eb, Ez, Ep,Ee, Et, Mn, Vv, Vc, Vt, Vf
[13] Connector reference number IEC 61169-4 (type 7-16)
IEC 61169-11 (type 4.1-9.5)
IEC 61169-16 (type N)
IEC 61169-53 (type S7-16)
IEC 61169-54 (type 4.3-10)
IEC 61169-66 (type 2.2-5)
IEC 61169-71 (type NEX10)
IEC 63138-4 (type L32)
IEC 63138-2 (type MQ4)
IEC 63138-3 (type MQ5)
Type(series), style, sex of the Connector A:
connector
Type MQ4, straight, male or female
Type MQ5, straight, male or female
Type L32-4, straight, male or female
Type L32-5, straight, male or female
Connector B:
Type MQ4, straight, male or female
Type MQ5, straight, male or female
Type L32-4, straight, male or female
Type L32-5, straight, male or female
Type 7-16, straight or right angled, male or female
Type 4.1-9.5, straight or right angled, male or female
Type N, straight or right angled, male or female
Type S7-16, straight or right angled, male or female
Type 4.3-10, straight or right angled, male or female
Type 2.2-5, straight or right angled, male or female
Type NEX10, straight or right angled, male or female
Reference no, type of the cable IEC 61196-11, 50-5 (1/4")
Marking method Marking of the assembly shall be applied to the sheath of the cable.
Marking text The marking shall consist at least of the IEC cable assembly type
and IEC standard number (see Clause A.2).
[14] Variants: See Clause A.1 [15] Page 1 of pages
[16] [17] [18] [19]
Inspection values, IEC 60966-1:2019, Value Remarks
ratings or Subclause
characteristics
Electrical
1) With straight connector:
≥ 26 dB (DC to 2 200 MHz)
≥ 21 dB (2 200 MHz to 4 000 MHz)
Reflection properties ≥ 17 dB (4 000 M Hz to 6 000 MHz)
8.1
(return loss) 2) With right angled connector:
≥ 24 dB (DC to 2 200 MHz)
≥ 19 dB (2 200 MHz to 4 000 MHz)
≥ 16 dB (4 000 MHz to 6 000 MHz)
Uniformity of Rise time of pulse
8.2 50 Ω ± 2 Ω
impedance < 150 ps
≤ 0,01× aL× +×2 0,05 f
f
a is the attenuation constant of the cable
f
and shall be as specified in the relevant
Insertion loss 8.3
detail specification, in dB/100 m
L: see Figure 1, in m
f: in GHz
Propagation time 8.5 4,01 ns ± 0,09 ns
1) ≤ −110 dB (screw thread)
Screening
8.9
effectiveness
2) ≤ −70 dB (quick lock)
Voltage proof 8.10 1,0 kV AC 1 min
Test voltage：
500 V DC
Insulation resistance 8.11
≥ 5 000 MΩ
60 s ± 5 s
Inner and outer Inner conductor and outer conductor
8.12 Test voltage ≤ 36 V DC
conductor continuity shall be continuous
Temperature：40 °C
Power rating 8.13 ≥ 150 W
DC to 2 000 MHz
(single channel)
Test power: 2 × 20 W
Test frequency:
Intermodulation level
700 MHz,
8.14 ≤ −155 dBc
(PIM3)
900 MHz, 1 800 MHz,
2 100 MHz, 2 600 MHz
IEC 63138-1:2019, Test between two
Isolation ≥ 90 dB, 0,1 MHz to 6 000 MHz
8.4.9 adjacent channels
[16] [17] [18] [19]
Inspection values, IEC 60966-1:2019, Value Remarks
ratings or Subclause
characteristics
Mechanical
1) Inner contact and insulator positions
shall be in accordance with interface Force: 250 N (single
dimensions. channel)
Tensile 9.1 2) No visual evidence of the movement Duration: 60 s
of the cable relative to the connector.
Test:
3) Return loss shall meet IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.1
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.1.
1) Inner contact and insulator positions
shall be in accordance with interface
≤ 2 Nm (single channel)
dimensions.
Torque 9.5
Test:
2) No visual damage in cable assembly.
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.1
3) Return loss shall meet
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.1
Environmental
1) No visual damage in cable assembly.
(20 g)
196 m/s
Vibration 10.2
2) No electrical interruptions exceeding
10 Hz to 2 000 Hz
1 μs.
490 m/s (50 g)
Bumps 10.2 No visual damage in cable assembly.
Number of
bumps:1 000
1) No visual damage in cable assembly.
490 m/s (50 g)
Shock 10.2
2) No electrical interruptions exceeding
Half-sine 11 ms
1 μs.
1) No visual damage in cable assembly.
Cycles:1
2) Insertion loss shall meet
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.3.
(connectors un-mated)
Climatic sequence 10.3
3) Voltage proof shall meet
Tests:
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.10.
IEC 60966-1:2019, 7.2,
8.3, 8.10, 8.11
4) Insulation resistance shall meet
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.11.
Cycles:1
Days: 21 (connectors
1) No visual damage in cable assembly.
Damp heat, steady un-mated)
10.4
2) Insertion loss shall meet
state
Tests:
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.3.
IEC 60966-1:2019, 7.2,
8.3
1) Inner contact and insulator positions
shall be in accordance with interface
Test temperature:
dimensions.
T = −40 °C, T = 70 °C
A B
2) No visual damage in cable assembly.
t: 4 h
Rapid change of 3) Insertion loss shall meet
10.5
temperature IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.3.
Cycles: 5
4) Voltage proof shall meet
Tests:
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.10.
IEC 60966-1:2019, 7.2,
8.3, 8.10, 8.11
5) Insulation resistance shall meet
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.11.
[16] [17] [18] [19]
Inspection values, IEC 60966-1:2019, Value Remarks
ratings or Subclause
characteristics
1) No visual damage in cable assembly.
According to
2) Insertion loss shall meet
IEC 60068-2-11
Salt mist and sulphur
10.8 IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.3.
dioxide tests
Duration of spraying:
3) Insulation resistance shall meet
48 h
IEC 60966-1:2019, 8.11.
Water immersion and
IEC 60529 Meet IP67
dust tests (IP code)
If applicable:
1) The cable shall not continue to burn
for more than 15 s after removal from
Flammability 10.10
the flame.
2) During the test, burning particles
shall be not detached from the cable.
Recommended grouping of test Recommended severities [28]
Length of
[20] [21] Test [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
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 % 4.0
7.3 Dimensions Lot by lot 100 % 4.0
inspection
Eh 8.1 Reflection Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
properties (return
loss)
8.3 Insertion loss Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
IEC 63138-1:2019, Isolation Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
8.4.9
e
8.14 Intermodulation Lot by lot II
level
measurement
(PIM3)
Eb 8.10 Voltage proof Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
8.11 Insulation Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
resistance
8.12 Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
Inner and outer
conductor
continuity
Uniformity of
Ez
8.2 Lot by lot 20 % 1.0
impedance
Ep 8.5 Propagation time Lot by lot 100 % 2
Ee Screening
8.9 1 year － 1 0
effectiveness
Et
8.13 Power rating 1 year － 1 0
Recommended grouping of test Recommended severities [28]
Length of
[20] [21] Test [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
specimen
c d a b
Group IEC 60966-1:2019, Periodicity
IL AQL n c
Subclause
Mn 9.1 Tensile 3 years 3 0 On a
－ －
CQC
9.5 Torque 3 years
－
variant 1
l = 300 m
m
Vv Vibration, bumps
e
10.2 3 years －
and shock
Vc Climatic
e
10.3 3 years －
sequence
e
Vt 10.4 Damp heat, 3 years -
steady state
e
10.5 Rapid change of 3 years -
temperature
e
10.8 Salt mist and 1 years -
sulphur dioxide
e
Vf IEC 60529 Water immersion 3 years -
and dust tests (IP
code)
e
10.10 Flammability 3 years -
a
n is the number of samples to be tested.
b
"c" is the acceptance criterion.
c
IL is the inspection level.
d
AQL is the acceptable quality level.
e
This periodic test shall be completed on a CQC (capability qualifying component) defined between the
customer and their supplier.
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