IEC 61196-1-108:2025 PDF

Coaxial communication cables - Part 1-108: Electrical test methods - Test for phase, phase constant, phase and group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length, and mean characteristic impedance

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IEC 61196-1-108:2025

Coaxial communication cables - Part 1-108: Electrical test methods - Test for phase, phase constant, phase and group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length, and mean characteristic impedance

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Number of pages:: 18
Publication date:: January 9, 2025
Edition:: IEC IS 61196 edition 3 version 1
ICS:: 33.120.10

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Description (English):

IEC 61196-1-108:2025 applies to coaxial communications cables. It specifies test methods for determining the phase, phase constant, phase and group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length, and mean characteristic impedance of coaxial cables for use in communications systems. A procedure to measure phase dispersion of coaxial cable is included as Annex A. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) Change of title, "phase and phase constant" was added. b) Clause 6, "Preparation of test sample (TS)" was added. c) Clause 7, "Test procedure" was added. d) Clause 8, "Failure criterion" was added. e) Clause 9, "Information to be given in the relevant specification" was added.

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Technical committee: SC 46A - Coaxial cables
SKU: IEC 61196-1-108:2025

Abstract

Overview

IEC 61196-1-108:2025 is the 2025 third edition of an IEC standard for coaxial communication cables. It specifies electrical test methods to determine phase, phase constant, phase and group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length, and mean characteristic impedance of coaxial cables used in communications systems. Annex A provides an informative procedure to measure phase dispersion. This edition is a technical revision that replaces the 2011 edition and adds new clauses on sample preparation, test procedure, failure criteria and specification information.

Key topics and requirements

Scope: Test methods for coaxial communication cables covering phase-related and impedance/velocity parameters.
Parameters defined: Phase constant (β), phase and group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length and mean characteristic impedance - with relationships and formulas provided for conversions between them.
Test equipment: Requires a capacitance meter/bridge (per IEC 61196-1-103) and a vector network analyser (VNA) capable of S21 and expanded phase measurements.
Sample preparation: Two methods:
- Method 1 (long cables): single sufficiently long cable assembly with connectors.
- Method 2 (short cables): two assemblies of different lengths (typically one double the other) from the same product - or produce the short sample from the long one after testing.
Test procedure: VNA-based expanded-phase measurements, calibration procedures and calculation methods for deriving phase constant, phase delay, group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length and characteristic impedance.
Annex A: Measurement and interpretation of phase dispersion for cables with higher dispersive behavior.
Quality controls: Clause on failure criterion and clause listing required information to be included in relevant product specifications and test reports.

Applications and users

This standard is practical for:

Cable manufacturers validating product electrical performance and producing standardized test reports.
Independent test laboratories performing compliance testing and acceptance checks.
RF and telecom system integrators assessing cable suitability for high-frequency links (broadcast, mobile backhaul, microwave, satellite and RF test setups).
Design engineers needing reliable data on delay, velocity and characteristic impedance for system timing, phase-matching and impedance-matching tasks.

Related standards

IEC 61196-1:2005 - generic specification, definitions and requirements for coaxial communication cables.
IEC 61196-1-103 - capacitance test methods referenced for sample preparation and impedance calculations.

Keywords: IEC 61196-1-108:2025, coaxial communication cables, phase constant, group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length, characteristic impedance, phase dispersion, VNA, cable testing.

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Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Scope: Test methods for coaxial communication cables covering phase-related and impedance/velocity parameters.
Parameters defined: Phase constant (β), phase and group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length and mean characteristic impedance - with relationships and formulas provided for conversions between them.
Test equipment: Requires a capacitance meter/bridge (per IEC 61196-1-103) and a vector network analyser (VNA) capable of S21 and expanded phase measurements.
Sample preparation: Two methods:
- Method 1 (long cables): single sufficiently long cable assembly with connectors.
- Method 2 (short cables): two assemblies of different lengths (typically one double the other) from the same product - or produce the short sample from the long one after testing.
Test procedure: VNA-based expanded-phase measurements, calibration procedures and calculation methods for deriving phase constant, phase delay, group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length and characteristic impedance.
Annex A: Measurement and interpretation of phase dispersion for cables with higher dispersive behavior.
Quality controls: Clause on failure criterion and clause listing required information to be included in relevant product specifications and test reports.

Applications and users

This standard is practical for:

Cable manufacturers validating product electrical performance and producing standardized test reports.
Independent test laboratories performing compliance testing and acceptance checks.
RF and telecom system integrators assessing cable suitability for high-frequency links (broadcast, mobile backhaul, microwave, satellite and RF test setups).
Design engineers needing reliable data on delay, velocity and characteristic impedance for system timing, phase-matching and impedance-matching tasks.

Related standards

IEC 61196-1:2005 - generic specification, definitions and requirements for coaxial communication cables.
IEC 61196-1-103 - capacitance test methods referenced for sample preparation and impedance calculations.

Keywords: IEC 61196-1-108:2025, coaxial communication cables, phase constant, group delay, propagation velocity, electrical length, characteristic impedance, phase dispersion, VNA, cable testing.

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Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Applications and users

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