What is BS IEC 61156‑11 - Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables about?
BS IEC 61156 is a series on multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables. Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications is a type of electrical cable that combines multiple signals or power feeds into a single jacketed cable. BS IEC 61156‑11 describe cables intended to be used for transmission of 1 Gbps over a single twisted pair for office, home, and industrial applications.
The cables covered in BS IEC 61156‑11 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.
Who is BS IEC 61156‑11 - Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for?
BS IEC 61156‑11 on Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables are applicable to:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS IEC 61156‑11 - Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables?
Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications are often used to connect all the microphones on stage to the mixing console. This is much easier than running many individual cables, which can become messy and time-consuming. BS IEC 61156‑11 implementation offer the transmission characteristics of these cables which are specified up to a frequency of 600 MHz and at a temperature of 20 °C. The cable-type recognized is intended to be used for shielded channels with a nominal length of 40 m.
Using BS IEC 61156‑11 users can comprise more than one pair if several systems are operated in parallel. Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables can be used for digital signals as well as power distribution. They are often used to simplify the physical setup of a system and provide a neater connection between two pieces of equipment. Using BS IEC 61156‑11 you can describe cables intended to be used for transmission of 1 Gbps over a single twisted pair for office, home, and industrial applications.
