SIST EN IEC 60966-3-4:2023

Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 3-4: Detail specification for semi-flexible cable assemblies (Jumper) - Frequency range up to 6 GHz, Type 50-141 semi-flexible coaxial cable (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)

This part of IEC 60966 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 7-16 (IEC 61169-4), type 4,1-9,5 (IEC 61169-11), type S7-16 (IEC 61169-53) ，type 4,3-10 (IEC 61169-54). It gives subfamily detail requirements and severities which shall 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 6000 MHz.
The qualification will be conducted in accordance with IEC 60966-3. Once one variant obtain qualification approval, the other variant with same cable and connection type can obtain qualification approval by conducting tests whose results might depend on the variants.
Under capability approval, the qualification will be conducted on the relating CQCs (capability qualifying components) as defined in IEC 60966-3 and described in the CM(capability manual). Unless otherwise specified in the CM, only lot-by-lot tests from groups Ba and Eb will be conducted on delivered products, all other tests will be performed on CQCs as defined in IEC 60966-3 and described in the CM.

Konfektionierte Koaxial- und Hochfrequenzkabel – Teil 3-4: Bauartspezifikation für halbflexible konfektionierte Kabel (Rangierkabel), Frequenzbereich bis 6 GHz, halbflexibles Koaxialkabel Typ 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)

Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 3-4 : Spécification particulière relative aux cordons semi-flexibles (câble de pontage), bande de fréquences jusqu’à 6 GHz, câble coaxial semi-flexible de type 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)

L’IEC 60966-3-4:2023 est une spécification particulière qui concerne les cordons semi-flexibles constitués de câbles coaxiaux semi-flexibles de type 50-141 à diélectriques en polytétrafluoroéthylène (PTFE) (IEC 61196-8-4) et de connecteurs tels que le type 7-16 (IEC 61169-4), le type 4,1-9,5 (IEC 61169-11), le type S7-16 (IEC 61169-53) et le type 4,3-10 (IEC 61169-54). Elle donne les exigences particulières et les sévérités de sous-famille qui sont à appliquer.
Ces cordons sont principalement utilisés dans le domaine des systèmes d’antennes de station de base de communication mobile, des systèmes de communication terrestres à hyperfréquence et des systèmes de radar. La fréquence de fonctionnement va jusqu’à 6 000 MHz.

Sestavi radiofrekvenčnih in koaksialnih kablov - 3-4. del: Podrobna specifikacija za delno upogibljive kabelske sklope (prevezava), frekvenčno območje do 6 GHz, delno upogibljiv koaksialni kabel tipa 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)

Ta del standarda IEC 60966 je podrobna specifikacija, ki se navezuje na delno upogibljive kabelske sklope, sestavljene iz delno upogljivih koaksialnih kablov tipa 50-141 s politetrafluoroetilenskim (PTFE) dielektrikom (IEC 61196-8-4) in konektorjev tipa 7-16 (IEC 61169-4), tipa 4.1-9.5 (IEC 61169-11), tipa S7-16 (IEC 61169-53), tipa 4,3-10 (IEC 61169-54). Ta del standarda podaja podrobne zahteve za podskupine in stopnje zahtevnosti, ki jih je treba upoštevati.
Ti kabelski sklopi so predvsem namenjeni za uporabo v antenskih sistemih osnovne postaje za mobilno komunikacijo, zemeljski mikrovalovni komunikaciji in radarskih sistemih. Frekvenčno območje delovanja je do 6000 MHz.
Kvalifikacija bo izvedena v skladu s standardom IEC 60966-3. Ko ena različica pridobi odobritev kvalifikacije, lahko odobritev kvalifikacije pridobi druga različica z enakim kablom in tipom priključka, in sicer z izvedbo preskusov, katerih rezultati so lahko odvisni od različic.
V okviru potrjevanja zmogljivosti bo kvalifikacija izvedena za povezane komponente s kvalificirano zmogljivostjo (CQC), kot je opredeljeno v standardu IEC 60966-3 in opisano v priročniku za zmogljivost (CM). Razen če je v priročniku za zmogljivost navedeno drugače, bodo za dobavljene izdelke izvedeni samo posamezni preskusi iz skupin Ba in Eb, vsi drugi preskusi pa bodo izvedeni za komponente s kvalificirano zmogljivostjo, kot je opredeljeno v standardu IEC 60966-3 in opisano v priročniku za zmogljivost (CM).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Feb-2022
• Publication Date: 24-Apr-2023
• ICS: 33.120.01 - Components and accessories in general
• ICS: 33.120.10 - Coaxial cables. Waveguides
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 19-Apr-2023
• Due Date: 24-Jun-2023
• Completion Date: 25-Apr-2023
• Ref Project: EN IEC 60966-3-4:2023 - Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 3-4: Detail specification for semi-flexible cable assemblies (Jumper) - Frequency range up to 6 GHz, Type 50-141 semi-flexible coaxial cable

Overview

EN IEC 60966-3-4:2023 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023) is a detail specification for semi‑flexible coaxial cable assemblies (jumper) built from Type 50‑141 semi‑flexible coaxial cable with a PTFE dielectric. The standard covers assemblies with common 50 Ω RF connectors (type 7‑16, 4,1‑9,5, S7‑16, 4,3‑10) and applies to operation up to 6 GHz (6000 MHz). It defines subfamily requirements, test severities and qualification paths tailored to jumper assemblies used in high‑reliability RF systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and construction: Applies to semi‑flexible 50‑141 cable with solid PTFE dielectric and specified connector families.
• Frequency range: Designed for RF performance up to 6 GHz.
• Detail requirements: Specifies subfamily detail requirements and severities to be applied to different connector/cable variants.
• Qualification procedure: Qualification is performed in accordance with IEC 60966‑3; once one variant is qualified, closely related variants (same cable and connector type) may be approved by targeted tests whose results depend on the variants.
• Capability approval and CQCs: Under capability approval, tests are executed on Capability Qualifying Components (CQCs) as defined in IEC 60966‑3 and described in the Capability Manual (CM).
• Lot‑by‑lot testing: Unless otherwise stated in the CM, delivered products undergo lot‑by‑lot tests from groups Ba and Eb; remaining tests are performed on CQCs.
• Ancillary content: Includes identification/marking guidance (Annex A), length definitions and figures for assembly configuration.

Applications and users

• Primary applications: Mobile communication base station antenna systems, terrestrial microwave links, radar systems and other RF/microwave infrastructure requiring semi‑flexible jumpers.
• Who should use this standard:
  • RF cable and connector manufacturers for product design and production control
  • Test laboratories and qualification engineers for performing compliant qualification and lot testing
  • Procurement and quality managers specifying acceptance criteria for jumpers
  • RF system integrators and installers who require standardized assemblies for base stations, microwave and radar deployments

Related standards

Key normative references that support EN IEC 60966‑3‑4:2023 include:

• IEC 60966‑1 (generic RF cable assembly requirements and test methods)
• IEC 60966‑3 (sectional specification for semi‑flexible assemblies)
• IEC 61196‑8‑4 (50‑141 semi‑flexible coaxial cable detail)
• IEC 61169 series (connector sectional specs: 7‑16, 4,1‑9,5, S7‑16, 4,3‑10)
• IEC 61726 (screening attenuation measurement) and IEC 60068‑2‑11 (salt mist)

EN IEC 60966‑3‑4:2023 is essential for ensuring interoperable, qualified semi‑flexible coaxial jumpers for RF systems up to 6 GHz.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2023
Sestavi radiofrekvenčnih in koaksialnih kablov - 3-4. del: Podrobna specifikacija za
delno upogibljive kabelske sklope (prevezava), frekvenčno območje do 6 GHz,
delno upogibljiv koaksialni kabel tipa 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 3-4: Detail specification for semi-
flexible cable assemblies (Jumper) - Frequency range up to 6 GHz, Type 50-141 semi-
flexible coaxial cable (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)
Konfektionierte Koaxial- und Hochfrequenzkabel – Teil 3-4: Bauartspezifikation für
halbflexible konfektionierte Kabel (Rangierkabel), Frequenzbereich bis 6 GHz,
halbflexibles Koaxialkabel Typ 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)
Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 3-4 :
Spécification particulière relative aux cordons semi-flexibles (câble de pontage), bande
de fréquences jusqu’à 6 GHz, câble coaxial semi-flexible de type 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-
4:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60966-3-4:2023
ICS:
33.120.10 Koaksialni kabli. Valovodi Coaxial cables. Waveguides
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60966-3-4

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2023
ICS 33.120.10; 33.120.01
English Version
Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies - Part 3-4: Detail
specification for semi-flexible cable assemblies (jumper) -
Frequency range up to 6 GHz, Type 50-141 semi-flexible coaxial
cable
(IEC 60966-3-4:2023)
Cordons coaxiaux et cordons pour fréquences Konfektionierte Koaxial- und Hochfrequenzkabel - Teil 3-4:
radioélectriques - Partie 3-4: Spécification particulière Bauartspezifikation für halbflexible konfektionierte Kabel
relative aux cordons semi-flexibles (câble de liaison), plage (Rangierkabel), Frequenzbereich bis 6 GHz, halbflexibles
de fréquences jusqu'à 6 GHz, câble coaxial semi-flexible de Koaxialkabel Typ 50-141
type 50-141 (IEC 60966-3-4:2023)
(IEC 60966-3-4:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2023-04-11. CENELEC 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.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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European foreword
The text of document 46/928/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60966-3-4, prepared by IEC/TC 46 "Cables,
wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories" was
submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 60966-3-4:2023.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2024-01-11
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2026-04-11
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60966-3-4:2023 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-11 - Environmental testing - Part 2-11: Tests - EN IEC 60068-2-11 -
Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60966-1 2019 Radio frequency and coaxial cable EN IEC 60966-1 2019
assemblies - Part 1: Generic specification -
General requirements and test methods
IEC 60966-3 - Radio frequency and coaxial cable EN 60966-3 -
assemblies - Part 3: Sectional specification
for semi-flexible coaxial cable assemblies
IEC 60966-3-1 - Radio frequency and coaxial cable EN 60966-3-1 -
assemblies - Part 3-1: Blank detail
specification for semi-flexible coaxial cable
assemblies
IEC 61169-4 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 4: RF EN IEC 61169-4 -
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: EN 61169-11 -
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 61169-53 - Radio-frequency connectors - Part 53: EN 61169-53 -
Sectional specification for RF coaxial
connectors with inner diameter of outer
conductor 16 mm with screw lock -
Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (Type S7-
16)
IEC 61169-54 - Radio frequency connectors - Part 54: EN IEC 61169-54 -
Sectional specification for coaxial
connectors with 10 mm inner diameter of
outer conductor, nominal characteristic
impedance 50 Ω, Series 4,3-10
IEC 61196-8-4 - Coaxial communication cables - Part 8-4: - -
Detail specification for 50-141 type semi-
flexible cables with solid
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) insulation
IEC 61726 - Cable assemblies, cables, connectors and EN IEC 61726 -
passive microwave components -
Screening attenuation measurement by the
reverberation chamber method
IEC 60966-3-4 ®
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Partie 3-4: Spécification particulière relative aux cordons semi-flexibles (câble

de liaison), plage de fréquences jusqu’à 6 GHz, câble coaxial semi flexible

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Detail specification . 7
Annex A (informative) Identification and marking . 12
A.1 Identification – Type name . 12
A.2 Cable assemblies marking . 12
Bibliography . 13

Figure 1 – Length definition of cable assemblies . 7
Figure 2 – Semi-flexible cable assemblies with type 50-141 semi-flexible coaxial cable . 7

Table A.1 – The meaning of connector variants . 12

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