What is BS EN 60966-3 - Radiofrequency and coaxial cable assemblies about?
BS EN 60966 is a series on radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies. Radio-frequency and coaxial cable assemblies are a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric (insulating material); many coaxial cables also have a protective outer sheath or jacket. BS EN 60966-3 is a sectional specification that relates to semi-flexible coaxial cable assemblies operating in the transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM). BS EN 60966-3 establishes uniform requirements for testing the electrical, mechanical, and climatic properties of flexible cable assemblies composed of flexible coaxial cables and coaxial connectors.
Who is BS EN 60966-3 - Radiofrequency and coaxial cable assemblies for?
BS EN 60966-3 on radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60966-3 - Radiofrequency and coaxial cable assemblies?
A coaxial cable is a type of transmission line, used to carry high-frequency electrical signals with low losses. It is used in such applications as telephone trunk lines, broadband internet networking cables, high-speed computer data busses, cable television signals, and connecting radio transmitters and receivers to their antennas. In addition to the electrical, mechanical, and environmental test requirements, BS EN 60966-3 indicate the tests to be performed with the corresponding inspection levels, acceptance quality levels and periodicities. Whenever possible, in the place of individual tests, complete test groups from BS EN 60966-3 are specified, for example, Eb, Ep, Vt.
The purpose of BS EN 60966-3 is to give some guidance for the choice of CQCs. The guidance is given by an example flow chart. The actual CQCs used are specified in the CM (capability manual). The object of BS EN 60966-3 is to measure the difference between two or more cable assemblies. The phase difference does not exceed the limits specified in BS EN 60966-3. If more than two cable assemblies belong to a matched set, the reference cable are clearly marked. Using BS EN 60966-3 you can specify sectional specification that relates to semi-flexible coaxial cable assemblies operating in the transverse electromagnetic mode.
