IEC 61196-8-1:2012

Coaxial communication cables - Part 8-1: Blank detail specification for semi-flexible cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

IEC 61196-8-1:2012 is part of the IEC 61196 series and applies to coaxial communications cables described in IEC 61196-8. It specifies the requirements for semi-flexible radio frequency and coaxial cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric. These cables are for use in microwave and wireless equipment or other signal transmission equipment or units at frequencies from 500 MHz up to 18 GHz. This blank detail specification is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1 and IEC 61196-8. The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer or a user.

Câbles coaxiaux de communication - Partie 8-1: Spécification particulière cadre pour câbles semi-flexibles avec diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

La CEI 61196-8-1:2012 fait partie de la CEI 61196 et s'applique aux câbles coaxiaux de communication décrits dans la CEI 61196-8. Elle spécifie les exigences pour les câbles coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques semi-flexibles à diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE). Ces câbles sont destinés à être utilisés dans les équipements à hyperfréquences et sans fil ou autres équipements ou appareils de transmission de signaux, à des fréquences comprises entre 500 MHz et 18 GHz. La présente spécification particulière cadre doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 61196-1 et la CEI 61196-8. La spécification particulière cadre détermine les détails relatifs à la disposition et au modèle. Les spécifications particulières, élaborées en prenant comme base la spécification particulière cadre, peuvent être préparées par une organisation nationale, un fabricant ou un utilisateur.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2012
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism
• ICS: 29.040.10 - Insulating oils
• ICS: 33.120.10 - Coaxial cables. Waveguides
• Technical Committee: SC 46A - Coaxial cables
• Drafting Committee: WG 3 - TC 46/SC 46A/WG 3

Relations

• Revised: IEC 61196-8-1:2023 - Coaxial communication cables - Part 8-1: Blank detail specification for semi-flexible cables with fluoropolymer dielectric
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 61196-8-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Coaxial communication cables –
Part 8-1: Blank detail specification for semi-flexible cables with
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

Câbles coaxiaux de communication –
Partie 8-1: Spécification particulière cadre pour câbles semi-flexibles avec
diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)
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IEC 61196-8-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Coaxial communication cables –

Part 8-1: Blank detail specification for semi-flexible cables with

polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

Câbles coaxiaux de communication –

Partie 8-1: Spécification particulière cadre pour câbles semi-flexibles avec

diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX H
ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-88912-927-0

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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 8-1: Blank detail specification for semi-flexible cables
with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

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International Standard IEC 61196-8 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:
FDIS Report on voting
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1 and IEC 61196-8.

61196-8-1 © IEC:2012 – 3 –
A list of all the parts in the IEC 61196 series, published 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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related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 8-1: Blank detail specification for semi-flexible cables
with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61196 applies to coaxial communications cables described in
IEC 61196-8. It specifies the requirements for semi-flexible radio frequency and coaxial
cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric. These cables are for use in microwave
and wireless equipments or other signal transmission equipments or units at frequencies from
500 MHz up to 18 GHz.
This blank detail specification is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1 and IEC 61196-8.
The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail. Detail specifications,
based on the blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization, a
manufacturer or a user.
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 61196-1, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1: Generic specification – General,
definitions and requirements
IEC 61196-1-1, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-1: Capability approval for coaxial
cables
IEC 61196-1-100 (all parts), Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-1XX: Electrical test
methods
IEC 61196-1-200 (all parts), Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-2XX: Environmental test
methods
IEC 61196-1-300 (all parts), Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-3XX: Mechanical test
methods
IEC 61196-8, Coaxial communication cables – Part 8: Sectional specification for semi-flexible
cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric
IEC 62037-1, Passive r.f. and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement –
Part 1: General requirements and measuring methods
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To be published.
To be published.
61196-8-1 © IEC:2012 – 5 –
IEC 62037-4, Passive r.f. and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement –
Part 4: Measurement of passive intermodulation in coaxial cables
IEC 62153 (all parts), Metallic communication cables test methods
IEC 62230, Electric cables, Spark-test method
3 Guidance for the preparation of detail specifications
The detail specification shall be written in accordance with the layout of the blank detail
specification, which forms part of this standard.
When a characteristic does not apply, then NA (for not applicable) should be entered in the
appropriate space.
When a characteristic applies but a specific value is not considered necessary, then NS (for
not specified) should be entered in the appropriate space.
The numbers shown in brackets in this and the following pages correspond to the following
items of required information, which should be entered in the space provided.
[1] Name and address of the organization that has prepared the document
[2] IEC document number and date of issue
[3] Address of the organization from which the document is available
[4] Related documents
[5] Any other references to the cable, national reference, trade name, etc.
[6] Description of the cable
[7] Details of the cable construction
[8] Engineering information of the cable, provided by the manufacturer
[9] List of the finished cable characteristics. They are separated into electrical,
environmental and mechanical characteristics
[10] Reference to the relevant subclause of the sectional specification IEC 61196-8
[11] Minimum requirements, the values entered shall meet as a minimum the requirements
of sectional specification IEC 61196-8
[12] Relevant remarks
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To be published.
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4 Blank detail specification
Title
[1] Prepared by: [2]  Document No.:
Issue:
Date:
[3] Available from: [4]  Generic specification     IEC 61196-1
Sectional specification    IEC 61196-8
[5] Additional references:
IEC 61196-1-1, IEC 61196-1-1XX, IEC 61196-1-2XX, IEC 61196
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