IEC 61196-10:2014

Coaxial communication cables - Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

IEC 61196-10:2014 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric and tubular outer conductor. These cables are intended for use in microwave and wireless equipments or other signal transmission equipments or units at frequencies above 500 MHz. The contents of the corrigendum of February 2016 have been included in this copy.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005.

Câbles coaxiaux de communication - Partie 10: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux câbles semi-rigides à diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

L'IEC 61196-10:2014 s'applique aux câbles coaxiaux semi-rigides de communication comportant un diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE) et un conducteur extérieur tubulaire. Ces câbles sont destinés à être utilisés dans les équipements à microondes et sans fil ou dans d'autres équipements ou unités de transmission de signal, à des fréquences supérieures à 500 MHz. Le contenu du corrigendum publié en février 2016 est inclus dans ce document.
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la IEC 61196-1:2005.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Sep-2014
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.120.10 - Coaxial cables. Waveguides
• Technical Committee: SC 46A - Coaxial cables
• Drafting Committee: WG 3 - TC 46/SC 46A/WG 3
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Start Date: 12-Jul-2021
• Completion Date: 23-Nov-2022

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• Corrected By: IEC 61196-10:2014/COR1:2016 - Corrigendum 1 - Coaxial communication cables - Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 61196-10:2022 - Coaxial communication cables - Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with fluoropolymer dielectric
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 61196-10 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Coaxial communication cables –
Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

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INTERNATIONAL
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Coaxial communication cables –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with

polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-1866-2

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

1 Scope . 5

2 Normative references . 5

3 Terms and definitions . 6

4 Materials and cable construction . 6

4.1 Cable construction . 6

4.2 Inner conductor . 6
4.3 Dielectric . 7
4.4 Outer conductor . 7
4.5 Sheath (when applicable) . 7
5 Standard rating and characteristics . 7
5.1 Characteristic impendence . 7
5.2 Rated temperature range . 7
6 Identification, marking and labeling . 8
6.1 Cable identification . 8
6.1.1 Type name . 8
6.1.2 Variants . 8
6.2 IEC marking . 8
6.3 Labelling . 8
7 Requirements of finished cables . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Electrical requirements (see Table 1) . 8
7.3 Environmental requirements (see Table 2) . 10
7.4 Mechanical requirements (see Table 3) . 10
8 Delivery and storage . 11
Annex A (informative) Quality assessment . 12
A.1 General . 12
A.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 12
A.2.2 Capability approval . 14
A.2.3 Quality conformance inspection . 14
A.2.4 Periodic inspection . 16

Bibliography . 17

Table 1 – Electrical requirements . 9
Table 2 – Environmental requirements . 10
Table 3 – Mechanical requirements. 10
Table A.1 – Qualification inspection . 13
Table A.2 – Quality conformance inspection . 15

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COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables

with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

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International Standard IEC 61196-10 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.
This first edition cancels and replaces IEC 61196-2 published in 1995. This edition constitutes
a technical revision.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
46A/1213/FDIS 46A/1232/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

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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 61196-1:2005.

A list of all 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

the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data

related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be

• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.
The contents of the corrigendum of February 2016 have been included in this copy.

COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables

with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61196 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric and tubular outer conductor. These cables are
intended for use in microwave and wireless equipments or other signal transmission
equipments or units at frequencies above 500 MHz. It is to be read in conjunction with
IEC 61196-1:2005.
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 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-1:1988/AMD 1:1992
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 61196-1:2005, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1: Generic specification – General,
definitions and requirements
IEC 61196-1-1, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-1: Capability approv
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IEC 61196-10 ®
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INTERNATIONALE
Coaxial communication cables –
Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) dielectric
Câbles coaxiaux de communication –
Partie 10: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux câbles semi-rigides à
diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

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IEC 61196-10 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Coaxial communication cables –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with polytetrafluoroethylene

(PTFE) dielectric
Câbles coaxiaux de communication –

Partie 10: Spécification intermédiaire relative aux câbles semi-rigides à

diélectrique en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-3229-3

– 2 – IEC 61196-10:2014 © IEC 2014
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references. 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Materials and cable construction . 6
4.1 Cable construction . 6
4.2 Inner conductor . 6
4.3 Dielectric . 7
4.4 Outer conductor . 7
4.5 Sheath (when applicable) . 7
5 Standard rating and characteristics . 7
5.1 Characteristic impendence . 7
5.2 Rated temperature range . 7
6 Identification, marking and labeling . 8
6.1 Cable identification . 8
6.1.1 Type name . 8
6.1.2 Variants . 8
6.2 IEC marking . 8
6.3 Labelling . 8
7 Requirements of finished cables . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Electrical requirements (see Table 1) . 8
7.3 Environmental requirements (see Table 2) . 10
7.4 Mechanical requirements (see Table 3) . 10
8 Delivery and storage . 11
Annex A (informative) Quality assessment . 12
A.1 General . 12
A.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 12
A.2.2 Capability approval . 14
A.2.3 Quality conformance inspection . 14
A.2.4 Periodic inspection . 16
Bibliography . 17

Table 1 – Electrical requirements . 9
Table 2 – Environmental requirements . 10
Table 3 – Mechanical requirements . 10
Table A.1 – Qualification inspection . 13
Table A.2 – Quality conformance inspection . 15

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
COAXIAL COMMUNICATION CABLES –

Part 10: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables
with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric

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 may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
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