BS EN IEC 60794-1-305:2023

1   Scope

  This part of [IEC 60794](/search?q=IEC%C2%A060794)
   describes test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for optical
  fibre ribbons as optical fibre cable elements for the mechanical property-tear (separability). 
This document applies to optical fibre cables for use with telecommunication equipment
  and devices employing similar techniques, and to cables having a combination of both
  optical fibres and electrical conductors. 

    NOTE  Throughout the document, the wording "optical cable" can also include optical fibre
     units, microduct fibre units, etc. 

This test is applicable for edge-bonded ribbons and encapsulated ribbons specified
  in [IEC 60794‑1‑31](/search?q=IEC%C2%A060794%E2%80%911%E2%80%9131), and not intended to be used for partially-bonded ribbons.