BS EN 60966-2-6:2017

What is BS EN 60966-2-6 – Cable assemblies about ?  

BS EN 60966-2-6 is a part of the BS EN 60966 multi-series that discusses radio frequency and coaxial assemblies. 

BS EN 60966-2-6 is a detailed specification that applies to coaxial cables described in the IEC 61196 series. BS EN 60966-2-6 relates to cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers, and in particular to the cable assembly subfamily F (see IEC 61169-24). These cable assemblies are used as described in IEC 60728-4. 

BS EN 60966-2-6 gives subfamily requirements and severities which shall be applied. 

Who is BS EN 60966-2-6 – Cable assemblies for ? 

BS EN 60966-2-6 on detail specification for cable assemblies for radio and TV receivers is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of cable assemblies 
• Manufacturers of electronics like TVs and radios 
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 60966-2-6 – Cable assemblies ?  

BS EN 60966-2-6 provides you with detail specification (DS) for cable assemblies for receivers that operate on 0 MHz to 3000MHz. Specifications like maximum diameter of connectors, characteristic impedance, maximum mandrel radius for static bending, dynamic bending, maximum length, and applicable test groups. 

These guidelines of BS EN 60966-2-6 can help you to design a quality control process for cable assemblies thereby enhancing their overall quality. 

What’s changed since the last update ?  

This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: 

• The return loss requirements and the insertion loss requirements are matched to the relevant cables 
• Screening effectiveness shall be measured according to IEC 62153-4-7, triaxial method 
• Screening class A+ was introduced