This part of IEC 61196 applies to coaxial communication cables described in IEC 61196‑9. It specifies the requirements of flexible coaxial communication cables with solid or semi-air-spaced dielectric and wrap or/and braid outer conductor. These cables are widely used in mobile communication systems, microwave test equipment, consumer electronics and other fields.

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