This part of IEC 61196 applies to coaxial communication cables. It specifies several test
methods for determining:
• heat flow resistance of dielectric: the resistance of the dielectric to the mechanical
distortion induced by radial stress imposed by the inner conductor at high temperatures;
• resistance to heat exposure (formerly “heat shock resistance“): the resistance of the
dielectric or the sheath to high temperatures;
• heat behaviour of semi-rigid cables: the ability of the cable construction of semi-rigid
cables to withstand the expansion of the dielectric at high temperature;
• dimensional stability: the displacement of the cable elements with respect to each other
in order to demonstrate the suitability of a cable for use with connectors.
IEC 61196-1-318:2008 Referenced Document
IEC 60068-2-2 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
IEC 61196-1 Coaxial communication cables - Part 1: Generic specification - General, definitions and requirements
IEC 61196-1-318:2008 history
2008IEC 61196-1-318:2008 Coaxial communication cables - Part 1-318: Mechanical test methods - Heat performance tests