IEC 61196-11-1:2016

Overview

IEC 61196-11-1:2016 provides a blank detail specification template for semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with a polyethylene (PE) dielectric and a tubular outer conductor. The standard applies to cables intended for microwave and wireless equipment or other signal-transmission units operating at frequencies above 500 MHz. It establishes the layout and style for detail specifications that can be adopted by national organizations, manufacturers or users.

This part should be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005 (generic specification) and IEC 61196-11:2016 (sectional specification). Test references and procedural details are provided by the sectional specification.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability: semi-rigid coaxial cables with PE dielectric, tubular outer conductor, frequencies > 500 MHz.
• Blank detail structure: title, document number, preparer, availability and cross-references.
• Preparation guidance: instructions for entering values, use of "na" (not applicable) and "ns" (not specified).
• Parameter categories: electrical, environmental, mechanical and fire performance requirements.
• Reference linking: test procedures and normative references are cited to IEC 61196-11.

Key fields and data items included in the blank detail specification:

• Identifier items [1]–[6]: preparer, document number/date, availability and related documents.
• Cable description [6]: variant, inner conductor material, dielectric material (PE), outer conductor type, sheath material.
• Construction details [7]: inner conductor, dielectric dimensions, outer conductor (corrugated or smooth tube), sheath thickness.
• Engineering info [8] (reference only): operating temperature range, maximum operating frequency, impedance, velocity ratio, bending radius, RMS and peak power, nominal weight.
• Test parameters [9] mapped to IEC 61196-11: electrical continuity, insulation resistance, impedance, return loss, attenuation, screening, climatic and mechanical tests.

Applications

This blank detail specification is practical for:

• Cable manufacturers creating product-specific datasheets and quality-control plans.
• National standards or procurement bodies drafting local detail specifications.
• System integrators and users specifying cable requirements for microwave, RF and wireless equipment operating above 500 MHz.

Benefits:

• Ensures consistency and completeness when specifying semi-rigid PE dielectric cables.
• Aligns manufacturer and user expectations with IEC test references and formatting conventions.
• Simplifies procurement and compliance checks by standardizing required fields and test references.

Related Standards

• IEC 61196-1:2005 - Coaxial communication cables: Generic specification (general, definitions and requirements).
• IEC 61196-11:2016 - Sectional specification for semi-rigid cables with PE dielectric (test procedures and detailed requirements).

Use IEC 61196-11-1 as a template to prepare complete detail specifications, and always reference IEC 61196-11 for specific test methods and acceptance criteria. When a value is not applicable enter "na"; when a value is unnecessary enter "ns" in the corresponding field.