TC 46 - Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories

IEC TS 61156-1-2:2023 specifies symmetrical pair/quad electrical transmission characteristics and test methods present in IEC 61156-1:2002 (Edition 2) and not carried into IEC 61156-1:2007 (Edition 3). It details characteristic impedance test methods and function fitting procedures, the open/short-circuit method and the background of unbalance attenuation measurement.
It is extended by a description of the balunless measurements technique, which is an amendment to the former technical report and is improved and incorporated into this new edition. The complete document is transferred into a technical specification.

IEC 60966-3:2023 is a sectional specification that relates to semi-flexible coaxial cable assemblies operating in the transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM). It specifies the design and construction, IEC type designation, workmanship, marking and packaging, standard rating and characteristics, electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements of finished semi-flexible cable assemblies, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc.
This part of IEC 60966 applies to semi-flexible cable assemblies composed of semi-flexible coaxial cables and coaxial connectors. Semi-flexible cable assemblies are widely used in mobile communication systems, microwave test equipment, radar, aerospace and other fields.
NOTE 1 For the purpose of this sectional specification, a cable assembly is always regarded as an integral unit. All specifications apply to the finished assembly and not to individual and non-assembled parts thereof.
NOTE 2 This sectional specification can be supplemented with detail specifications giving additional details as required by the particular application. This application will not necessarily require all tests.

IEC 60966-3-1:2023 is a blank detail specification that relates to semi-flexible coaxial cable assemblies operating in the transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM).
The creation of a uniform layout and style of detail specifications is determined by the use of a blank detail specification pro forma. The detail specification can be prepared by the insertion of data into the pro forma by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user.

IEC 63138-2:2023 is available as IEC 63138-2:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 63138-2:2023, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for MQ4 series circular connectors with four RF channels, as well as a detailed specification of the blank format. An MQ4 series circular connector with 50 Ω nominal impedance has four RF channels which can be engaged and disengaged at the same time. There are two versions of plug connectors, one is a quick-lock version, and the other is a threaded version. The socket connector provides two coupling mechanisms, a quick-lock and a threaded coupling. MQ4 series circular connectors can be used in mobile communication systems and in other communication equipment. This document also specifies the mating face dimensions and gauging information of MQ4 series circular connectors, and tests selected from IEC 63138-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to MQ4 series circular connectors.

IEC 61196-13:2023 specifies the materials and cable construction for semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with silicon dioxide dielectric, IEC type designation, identification, marking and labelling, standard rating and characteristics, requirements of finished cables, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc.
This part of IEC 61196 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with silicon dioxide dielectric and tubular outer conductor. These cables are intended for use in applications requiring extreme environments as well as in nuclear power plants, oil rigs and aircraft engines.

IEC 61196-1-119:2023 provides test methods for RF power rating and power withstanding of RF coaxial cables and cable assemblies at specified frequency, temperature and altitude.
This document is applicable to RF coaxial cables and cable assemblies.

IEC 61196-9:2023 specifies the materials and cable construction for RF flexible coaxial communication cables with solid or with semi-air-spaced dielectric, IEC type designation, identification, marking and labelling, standard rating and characteristics, requirements of finished cables, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc.
This document applies to RF flexible coaxial communication cables for use in mobile communication systems, microwave test equipment and other fields. It is read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005.

IEC 61196-8:2023 specifies the materials and cable construction for semi-flexible coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric, IEC type designation, identification, marking and labelling, standard rating and characteristics, requirements of finished cables, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc.
This document applies to semi-flexible coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric and tin soaked copper wire braid outer conductor. These cables are intended for use in mobile communication base station antenna systems, terrestrial microwave communication, radar systems and wireless equipment or other signal transmission equipment or units. It is read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005.

IEC 61156-13:2023 describes cables intended to be used for transmission of 10 Mbit/s over a single twisted pair and distances of up to 1 km. The transmission characteristics of these cables are specified up to a frequency of 20 MHz and at a temperature of 20 °C. Depending on the MICE environment and the installation conditions, either unscreened or screened cables can be used. Furthermore, to consider different maximum transmission lengths, two sets of requirements are specified. The cable type A-1000 is a design supporting up to 1 km channel length while the cable type A-400 is supporting up to 400 m channel length. A blank detail specification can be found in Annex A.
The cables covered by this document are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems. While these cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example the electric power supplies of public utility mains, they are intended to be used to support the delivery of DC low voltage remote powering applications.

IEC 62783-1:2023 specifies definitions, requirements and test methods of twinax cables used in digital communication systems: computer rooms, data centres, servers, etc. These cables are intended to be used indoors.
This document details the requirements and transmission characteristics for single twinax elements as well as multiple twinax elements within the same sheath, i.e. “twinax cable”. IEC 62783-1 ED2 is applicable to twinax cables and also twinax cable assemblies. This document is supplemented with family specifications that give additional requirements based on the specific application, for example, the minimum and maximum specified frequency of the cables.

IEC 61156-11:2023 is available as IEC 61156-11:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61156-11:2023 describes cables intended to be used for single balanced pair (office, home, industrial) applications according to ISO/IEC 11801-1. An example of existing application is 1000BASE-T1, see ISO/IEC TR 11801-9906. The transmission characteristics of these cables are specified up to a frequency of 1,25 GHz and at a temperature of 20 °C. The T1-C type cable is specified up to 600 MHz, the T1-D type cable up to 1,25 GHz. Depending on the MICE environment and the installation conditions either unscreened or screened cables can be used. A blank detail specification can be found in Annex A.

IEC 61156-1:2023 is available as IEC 61156-1:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61156-1:2023 specifies the definitions, requirements and test methods of multicore, symmetrical pair and quad cables. This document is applicable to communication systems such as local area networks (LANs) and data communication cables. It is also applicable to cables used for industrial applications, customer premises wiring and generic cabling comprising installation cables and cables for work area wiring which are defined in ISO/IEC 11801 (all parts). The cables covered by this document are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems. While these cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example the electric power supplies of public utility mains, they are intended to be used to support the delivery of low voltage remote powering applications including but not restricted to Power over Ethernet as specified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3.

IEC 61196-1-123:2023 defines the test method to determine the attenuation constant of radiating coaxial communication cables that are intended for use in wireless communication systems such as tunnels, railways, highways, subways, elevators and other confined areas in which conventional antenna transmission is not satisfactory or even impossible.

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 60966-3-3:2023 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 62807-3-10:2023 is a family specification for FTTA (Fibre-To-The-Antenna) outdoor hybrid communication cables. It specifies the design and construction, rated values and characteristics, requirements and test methods, packaging and quality assurance, etc. The FTTA hybrid communication cables are typically but not only installed between the Base Band Unit (BBU) and Remote Radio Unit (RRU; or often called RRH – Remote Radio Head or AAU – Active Antenna Unit), and other scenario that supply electric current to optical communication equipment.

IEC 61156-7:2023 is available as IEC 61156-7:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 61156-7:2023 specifies cables that can be used for various communication systems as well as for analogue systems, such as video, that exist or are under development and which may use as many as four pairs simultaneously. In this sense, this sectional specification provides the cable characteristics required by system developers to evaluate new systems as well as to enhance present systems. It covers a cable having four individually screened (S/FTP) pairs. The cable can be provided with a common screen over the cable core. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003 and Amendment 1:2012. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. align clauses with IEC 61156-1:2023;
b. remove the clause related to screening attenuation as it is no longer a test to be performed (replaced by coupling attenuation);
c. replace the IEC 62153-4-2 method (injection clamp) with IEC 61156-4-5 (absorbing clamp) for coupling attenuation measurement to be consistent with all other parts of the IEC 61156 series;
d. include IEC 62153-4-9 test method (triaxial) for coupling attenuation measurement to be consistent with all other parts of the IEC 61156 series;
e. incorporate the blank detail specification.

IEC 61156-8:2023 is available as IEC 61156-8:2023 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61156-8:2023 relates to IEC 61156-1 and IEC 61156-7. The cables described herein are specified up to 1 200 MHz and are specifically designed to build work area cords. It covers a cable having four individually screened (S/FTP) pairs. The cable can be provided with a common screen over the cable core. The cables covered by this sectional specification are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems and support the delivery of DC low voltage remote powering applications. These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example the electric power supply of public utility mains. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009, and Amendment 1:2013. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. align clauses with IEC 61156-1:2023;
b. additional reference to IEC 62153-4-9 test method (triaxial) for coupling attenuation measurement to be consistent with all other parts of the IEC 61156 series;
c. incorporation of blank detail specification.

IEC 62807-3:2023 is a sectional specification for outdoor hybrid communication cables intended to be used externally in various applications. It specifies terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms, the design and construction, rated values and characteristics, performance requirements and test methods, packaging and quality assurance.
Hybrid cables are designed for networks and customer premises cabling that transmit data, telecommunication, instrumentation, control and signalling services over optical fibres and/or broadband data over coaxial element, wire/pair/quad element and can have the option of supplying electrical current to a remote equipment.
In the IEC 62807 series, the current carrying elements are used only to supply power to the equipment within the communication network. They are not used for electricity distribution or transmission, nor for power supply to domestic appliances. The specific uses are defined in the relevant specification.
The relationship between each of the MICE classifications in ISO/IEC 11801-1, performance requirements and test methods of hybrid cables being proposed in a specific application are fully considered and aligned.

IEC 61196-5:2022, which is a sectional specification, applies to coaxial cables for analogue and digital one- and two-way signal transmission, for example for cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services in accordance with IEC 60728-1, IEC 60728-1-1, IEC 60728-101, IEC 60728-10, ISO/IEC 11801-1 and ISO/IEC 11801-4. This includes also the transmission of BCT signals provided by a CATV, MATV or SMATV cable networks.
This document specifies the test procedures and requirements for trunk and distribution cables for temperatures between −40 °C and +65 °C and in the frequency range of 5 MHz to 2 000 MHz.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. complete revision; b. cable identification and marking has been added; c. Table B.1, cable types have been added.

IEC 61196-10-1:2022 applies to coaxial communication cables described in IEC 61196-10, which specifies the requirements of semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric and tubular outer conductors. Semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric are widely used in mobile communication systems, microwave test equipment, radar, aerospace, electronic countermeasures and other fields.
This part of IEC 61196 is used in conjunction with IEC 61196-1 and IEC 61196-10, which determines the layout and style for detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, that can be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. Title was changed to: Blank detail specification for semi-rigid cables with fluoropolymer dielectric.
b. Further changes in accordance with IEC 61196-10.

IEC 61196-10:2022 specifies the materials and cable construction for semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric, IEC type designation, identification, marking and labelling, standard rating and characteristics, requirements of finished cables, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc. This part of IEC 61196 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric and tubular outer conductor. Semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric are widely used in mobile communication systems, microwave test equipment, radar, aerospace and other fields.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. Title was changed to: Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with fluoropolymer dielectric b. Dielectric: other fluoropolymer materials (such as FEP, PFA) were added c. Table 1 – Distinguishing number was added d. Table 2 – Rated temperature was added e. 7.4.8, Thermal cycling was deleted f. Annex A: Performance requirements of typical cables was added g. Annex B: Requirements for thermal shock was added

IEC 62037-8:2022 defines a radiated passive intermodulation (PIM) test to determine PIM levels generated by a device or object when it is exposed to RF radiation. This test can be conducted on any material or object and is not limited to devices designed to propagate RF signals. This test can be conducted as either a near field or far field test as defined by the test specification in an outdoor test site or in an anechoic test chamber.

IEC 62037-7:2022 defines test methods for reverse measurement of passive intermodulation (PIM) in systems of RF components deployed in the field. Field PIM measurements can be conducted on RF systems terminated into low PIM loads or on antenna feed systems that broadcast the test signals into the environment.

IEC 61196-1-326:2022 describes the test methods to evaluate the suitability of hangers to support a cable on an antenna tower, or on other constructions. This document also provides generic criteria to evaluate performance.

IEC 61196-4:2022 applies to radiating coaxial communication cables, and specifies the terms and definitions, material and construction, IEC type designation, standard rating and characteristics, identification, marking and labelling, requirements of finished cables, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. rewrote "1 Scope" to be consistent with other blank detail specifications of coaxial cables; b. updated different standards in "Clause 2 Normative references"; c. added the definitions of uniformly radiating type cable, stop frequency band and link loss; d. added different materials and constructions in 4.2 to 4.5; e. added "Clause 5 IEC type designation"; f. added a detailed rated temperature range of different materials in "6.2 Rated temperature range"; g. added detailed frequencies in "6.3 Operating frequency range"; h. added "6.4 Stop frequency band" and "6.5 Radiating characteristics"; i. added different detail requirements or typical values in 8.2.4, 8.2.7, 8.2.8, 8.4.3 to 8.4.8; j. deleted "7.4.4 Ovality of outer conductor"; k. added "8.2.11 Link loss", "8.4.9 Adhesion of dielectric", "8.4.10 Shrinkage for insulations", "8.4.11 Maximum pulling force of cable";
i. used IEC 61196-1-123 and IEC 61196-1-124 in the electrical requirements to replace Annex A and Annex B respectively and deleted Annex A and Annex B; m. added "Figure A.1 Example of testing coupling loss around circumferential orientation of radiating cable (Y-Z)" in Annex A.

IEC 61196-4-1:2022 is available as IEC 61196-4-1:2022 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61196-4-1:2022 applies to radiating coaxial communication cables. These cables are intended for use in wireless communication system in long, narrow, semi-closed and indoor environment, such as tunnels, railways, highways, subways, elevators and other installations. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. rewrote "1 Scope" to be consistent with other blank detail specifications of coaxial cables;
b. added detail construction requirements of inner and outer conductor in "[7] Cable construction";
c. added "Storage temperature range", "Installation temperature range" and "Stop frequency band" in "[8] Engineering information (reference only)";
d. added "8.2.11 Link loss", "8.4.9 Adhesion of dielectric", "8.4.10 Shrinkage for insulations", "8.4.11 Maximum pulling force of cable";
e. added different detail requirements or typical values in 8.2.4, 8.2.6 to 8.2.8, 8.3.1 to 8.3.4， 8.4.1, 8.4.3 to 8.4.8;
f. deleted "7.4.4 Ovality of outer conductor".

IEC 61196-1-125:2022 specifies the test method to determine the equivalent relative permittivity and dissipation factor of dielectric for coaxial cables. It is intended to provide the dielectric properties of finished cables.

IEC 61196-1-126:2022 provides the test method for the corona (partial discharge) extinction voltage of coaxial communication cables under specified environmental conditions.

IEC 61196-1-124:2022 defines the test method to determine the coupling loss of radiating coaxial communication cables that are intended for use in wireless communication systems such as tunnels, railways, highways, subways, elevators and other confined areas in which conventional antenna transmission is not satisfactory or even impossible.

IEC 61726:2022 describes the measurement of screening attenuation by the reverberation chamber measurement method, also called mode stirred chamber method.
This document is applicable to screening attenuation measurements of cable assemblies, cables, connectors, and passive microwave components, such as waveguides, phase shifters, diplexers/multiplexers, power dividers/combiners, etc.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. reworded Clause 1 "Scope";
b. replaced IEC TS 62153-4-1 by IEC 62153 (all parts) in Clause 2;
c. added the definition of screening attenuation in 3.1;
d. added Clause 4 "Principle of screening attenuation measurement";
e. added the descriptions of some test set-ups, such as frequency synthesizer, spectrum analyser, stepper motor, linking devices and the sampling system, etc. in Clause 5;
f. added Clause 6 "DUT";
g. reworded Clause 7 "Measurement procedure";
h. added Clause 8 "Caution notes";
i. added Clause 9 "Acceptance criterion";
j. added Clause 10 "Information to be given in the relevant specification".

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 62783-1-1:2022 specifies time domain test methods, parameters and requirements for fixtures for twinax cables (known also as twin-axial cables or twin-coaxial cables) used in digital communication systems. The methods and fixtures facilitate measurements of differential and common mode transmission parameters as well as single-ended mode parameters. This document is applicable to twinax cables and also to symmetric cables with pitch.

IEC 60153-4:2022 specifies straight hollow metallic tubing of circular cross section for use as waveguides in electronic equipment. The aim of this document is to specify the hollow metallic waveguides:
a) the details necessary to ensure compatibility and, as far as essential, interchangeability;
b) test methods;
c) uniform requirements for the electrical and mechanical properties
This document is intended to be read in conjunction with IEC 60153-1, which gives general requirements and test methods. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2017. edition:
a. change of the designation scheme for small circular waveguides (e.g. C 25.5k instead of C 25500);
b. revision of Table 1:
- correction of two waveguide designations (now C 1.2k, C 12k);
- correction of three waveguide diameters (C 140, C 1.4k, C 14k);
- tightening of inner diameter tolerances for waveguides smaller than C 890;
- deletion of waveguide attenuation values for aluminium, gold, and brass;
c. deletion of Table 2 (duplication) and replacement with the table of intermediate waveguide sizes originally envisaged here;
d. addition of an equation for calculating the attenuation of waveguides made of any material.

IEC 61169-71:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for RF coaxial connector, typically for use in 50 Ω radio communication systems, type NEX10® .
This document describes mating face dimensions for general purpose connectors (grade 2), dimensional details of standard test connectors (grade 1), gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to type NEX10® RF coaxial connectors.
This document indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

IEC 61196-9-2:2022 applies to coaxial communication cables described in IEC 61196-9. It specifies the requirements for 50-0,4 type RF flexible cables. These cables are used in routers, notebook computers, mobile phones or other electronics. The operating frequency is from 5 MHz to 6 000 MHz.

IEC 61196-11:2022 specifies the general requirements of semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with polyethylene (PE) dielectric, including material and construction, IEC type designation, identification, marking and labelling, standard ratings and characteristics, requirements of finished cables, quality assessment, delivery and storage, etc.
This part of IEC 61196 applies to semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with polyethylene (PE) dielectric and tubular outer conductor. These cables are widely used in the interconnection between wireless communication equipment and antenna, as well as RF and microwave electronic equipment, broadcast television, microwave relay, navigation, etc.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. The scope is more detailed.
b. Outer diameter ratings of the inner conductor recommended.
c. Dielectric: outer diameter ratings of the dielectric recommended.
d. IEC type designation introduced.
e. Standard ratings and characteristics: completely revised.
f. Requirements of finished cables: completely revised.

IEC 61196-11-1:2022 applies to coaxial communication cables described in IEC 61196-11. It specifies the layout and style for detail specifications for semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with polyethylene (PE) dielectric. Semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with polyethylene (PE) dielectric are widely used in the interconnection between wireless communication equipment and antenna, as well as RF and microwave electronic equipment, broadcast television, microwave relay, navigation, etc.
This part of IEC 61196 is used in conjunction with IEC 61196-1 and IEC 61196-11, which determines the layout and style for detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016.This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a. engineering information: Maximum tensile force and average power introduced, b. electrical, environmental and mechanical characteristics more detailed,
c. requirements for “Content of toxic and harmful substances” introduced.

IEC 63138-3:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for MQ5 series circular connectors with five RF channels, as well as a detailed specification of the blank format. This document also specifies the mating face dimensions and gauging information of MQ5 series circular connectors, and tests selected from IEC 63138-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to MQ5 series circular connectors.

IEC 61169-17:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series TNC RF coaxial connectors with threaded coupling with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.
This document prescribes mating face dimensions for high performance connectors - grade 2, dimensional details of standard test connectors - grade 0, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series TNC RF connectors.
This document indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

IEC 63295:2022 provides the requirements for WB series glass beads with 50 Ω impedance for RF connectors, including, among other, the structure dimensions, IEC type designation, rating and characteristics, and quality assessment. These glass beads are used for the adaption of coaxial systems to microstrip circuits used extensively in microwave communication systems such as TR modules, power modules, integrated circuits where hermetic seal is required.

IEC 61169-1-6:2022 provides test methods for RF power rating and power handling of RF connectors at specified frequency, temperature and altitude.
This document is applicable to cabled RF connectors, microstrip RF connectors and RF connector adapters. It is also suitable to test RF channels in multi-channel RF connectors and hybrid connectors.

IEC 61169-67:2022, which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series TRL threaded triaxial connectors. Series TRL threaded triaxial connectors with high reliability, small size, good salt characteristics can be connected with symmetrically twisted pair cables or triaxial cables. It has been used in 1553B data bus systems or other communication systems for digital signal transmission.
It specifies mating face dimensions for series TRL threaded triaxial connectors, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to series TRL threaded triaxial connectors.
This specification indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

IEC 61169-21:2022 which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for type SC threaded RF coaxial connectors with 50 Ω characteristic impedance. The connectors are used with flexible and semi-rigid cables. They are recommended for use in medium power and low reflection applications up to 11 GHz. The dielectric filled interface is especially beneficial in applications involving severe environmental exposure.
This document specifies mating face dimensions, dimensional details, gauging information for general connectors − grade 2 and standard test connectors − grade 0 as well as test schedules and inspection requirements selected from IEC 61169-1, applicable to all detail specifications relating to type SC RF connectors. Type SC interface specified in this document is equivalent to type SC-B interface in IEC 60169-21:1985.
This document indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

IEC 61169-68:2022 which is a sectional specification (SS), provides information and rules for the preparation of detail specifications (DS) for series TRK bayonet coupling triaxial connectors. The series TRK bayonet coupling triaxial connectors having the advantages of quick connection and separation, high reliability, small size, good salt characteristics, four polarizations to prevent error-mate etc., can be connected to symmetrically twisted pair cables or triaxial cables.
This document indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

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 61196-1-200:2022 is available as IEC 61196-1-200:2022 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 61196-1-200:2022 gives the general requirements and conditions for environmental tests to be performed on coaxial communication cables and applies to the IEC 61196-1-2xx series, which specifies environmental test methods for coaxial communication cables. Further test details (e.g. temperature, duration) and/or test requirements can be given in the relevant test procedure and/or the relevant sectional or detail specification. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2014. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. Update of Annex A.

IEC 61169-1-5:2022 provides test methods for the rise time degradation of radio frequency (RF) connector.
This document is applicable to triaxial and other radio frequency connectors.