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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ....... .... ..... ........ ......... ........... ...... ........... ...... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ..... 5
Scope .. ........... ...... ......... ........ ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ...... ..... ...... ......... ........ ..... 7
2 Normative references ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ..... .... . 7
3 Terms and definitions ... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ ......... ................. ......... ..... 8
4 Installation considerations ...... ......... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ ......... ................. ......... ... 8
4 .1 General remarks ................................ .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ... ....... 8
4.2 Bending radius of installed cable ... ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ ..... .... ........ ..... .... ........... ... 8
4 .3 Climatic conditions ... ........ .. ....... ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... . 8
5 Materials and cable construction .. ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ ......... ................. .......... 8
5.1 General remarks .... ...... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... .... .... ....... ........ ......... ... 8
5.2 Cable construction ....... ......... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ ......... ................. ........... ... 9
5.3 Conductor ................. .. ...... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... .. ....... .. ....... 9
5.4 Insulation ... ........ ....... ..... ... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... 9
5.5 Cable element. ................................... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ....... 9
5.6 Screening of the cable element.. ... ...... ... ........ ...... ..... ...... ......... ........ ......... ........ ...... 9
5.7 Cable make-up ..... ........ ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ ..... .... ........... ...... ......... ..... 9
5.8 Screening of the cable core ... ....... ...... ... ........ ...... ..... ...... ......... ........ ......... ........ ..... . 9
5.9 Sheath ......... ........ ........ .. ....... ...... ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .... ..... ........ ... .. .... ........ ... .. .... ... 9
5.10 Identification ............ ... ...... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ... ..... 10
5.11 Finished cable ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........... ...... ......... ........ ......... ... 10
6 Characteristics and requirements .... ...... ......... ........ .... ....... ...... ......... ........ ......... ........ .... 10
6.1 General remarks .. ........ ...... ... ........ .... ... ...... .. .. .. ... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ... .... . 10
6.2 Electrical characteristics and tests ........ .. .............................................................. 10
6.2 .1 Conductor resistance .. ............. .. .................................................... .............. .. 10
6.2 .2 Resistance unbalance .............. .... ..................................................... .. ... .. ...... 10
6.2.3 Dielectric strength ..... .. ................................................................................... 11
6.2.4 Insulation resistance ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... 11
6.2.5 Mutual capacitance ............ .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ...... 11
6.2 .6 Capacitance unbalance ........... .. ....................................................... .. ........... 11
6.2 .7 Transfer impedance .... ............. .. ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... .. ............... .. ...... .. 11
6.2 .8 Coupling attenuation ... ............. .... .................................................. .............. .. 11
6.2 .9 Current-carrying capacity ... .. .... ..... ...... .. ...... ... ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... ........ .. ...... 12
6.3 Transmission characteristics .. ........... .. ............. .. ................................................... 12
6.3 .1 Velocity of propagation (phase velocity) ...... .. ...... .. .... .. .................. .. ...... .. ....... 12
6.3 .2 Phase delay .......... .... ............. .. .................... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... .. .. .... 12
6.3 .3 Attenuation (a) ...... .... ............. .... ................................................................ .... 12
6.3.4 Unbalance attenuation (TCL and ELTCTL) .................... .. ...... .. ...... .... .... .... ...... 13
6.3 .5 Alien (exogenous) near-end crosstalk (PS ANEXT) ...................................... ... 13
6.3 .6 Alien (exogenous) far-end crosstalk (PS AACR-F) ........ .. .............. .. .............. ... 14
6.3 .7 Alien (exogenous) crosstalk of bundled cables ........................ .. ................ .. .. 14
6.3.8 lmpedance ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... ................ 14
6.3 .9 Return loss (RL) .... ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ ......... ........ ..... .... ........... ........ ........ .. 14
6.4 Mechanical and dimensional characteristics and requirements .............................. 15
6.4 .1 Dimensional requirements ................................................................ .... ......... 15
6.4 .2 Elongation at break of the conductor .......... .... ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .... .... .... ...... 15
6.4 .3 Tensile strength of the insulation ................................................................... 15

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6.4 .4 Elongation at break of the insulation ......... ........ ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ....... .... .... ... ...... 15
6.4 .5 Adhesion of the insulation to the conductor ..... ......... ... ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ... 15
6.4 .6 Elongation at break of the sheath .. ......... ........ ......... ........... ...... ........ .... ..... .... 15
6.4 .7 Tensile strength of the sheath ........ ......... ................. ........... ...... ........ .... ..... .... 15
6.4.8 Crush test of the cable ....... ........ ... .... .... ...... ... .. ... ... ....... .. ...... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... 15
6.4 .9 Impact test of the cable ..... ... ..... ... ...... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... 15
6.4 .10 Bending under tension ... ........ ....... .... .... .. ....... .. ...... .. ..... .. .. ...... .. .... .. .. .. ..... .. .... 16
6.4 .11 Repeated bending of the cable ...... ..... .. .. ...... ....... .. .. ...... ..... .... .. ...... .. .... ... .. .... 16
6.4.12 Tensile performance of the cable ... ..... .... .... ......... .... .... ........ .. ... .... .... .... ..... .... 16
6.4 .13 Shock-test requirements of the cable ...... ........ ......... ........ ........ .. ....... ...... ... .... 16
6.4 .14 Bump-test requirements of the cable ...... ...... .. ..... .. .. ...... .. ...... .. .. ..... .. ...... ... .... 16
6.4 .15 Vibration-test requirements of a cable .... ........ ......... ........ ........ .. ....... ......... .... 16
6.5 Environmental characteristics ............................ .. ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... 16
6.5 .1 Shrinkage of insulation ........ ................. ................. ....... ... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ... ..... 16
6.5 .2 Wrapping test of insulation after thermal ageing ....... .... ... ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. .... . 16
6.5.3 Bending test of insulation at low temperature .............. .. ... .... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... 16
6.5.4 Elongation at break of the sheath after age ing ... ... .... .. .. ... ... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... . 16
6.5 .5 Tensile strength of the sheath after ageing ..... ....... .. ... ... .. ...... .. .... ... .. ...... .. .. ... 16
6.5 .6 Sheath pressure test at high temperature ....... .... .. .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .. .. ... 16
6.5 .7 Cold bend test of the cable .... ........ ..... .... ...... ..... .... .. ....... .. ...... .. ...... .. .... ... .. .... 17
6.5.8 Heat shock test. ...... .. ....... ........ .. ... ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ...... 17
6.5 .9 Damp heat steady state .. ....... ........... ...... ......... ........ ......... ........ ........ .. ....... .... 17
6.5 .10 Solar radiation (UV test) .... .... ........... .... .. ......... ...... .. ......... ...... .. ........ .. ..... .. .... 17
6.5.11 Solvents and contaminating fluids .................................................................. 17
6.5 .12 Salt mist and sulphur dioxide ....... .. ......... ................. ........... ... ... ........ .... ..... .... 17
6.5.13 Water immersion ...... .. ... .... .... ..... .... .... .... ......... .... .... ..... .... .... ......... .... .... .... .... 17
6.5 .14 Hygroscopicity .... ...... .. ....... ... ........ ...... ... ........ ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ... ..... 17
6.5.15 Wicking .. .. .. ... ... .. ... .. .. .. ... .... .. ......................................... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... ....... 17
6.5 .16 Flame propagation characteristics of a single cable ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ ..... 17
6.5 .17 Flame propagation characteristics of bunched cables ..... .. ..... .. ...... ... ...... .. ..... 17
6.5 .18 Halogen gas evolution ... ........ ..... ...... ...... ......... ........ ......... ........ ........ .. ....... .... 17
6.5 .19 Smoke generation ....... ... ...... .. .... ... .. ...... .. ..... .. .. ...... .. ..... .. .. ...... ..... .... .. ...... .. .... 17
6.5 .20 Toxic gas emission ..... ... ........ ..... .... ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ..... .... ...... .. .... 18
6.5 .21 Integrated fire test method for cables in environmental air handling
spaces ............................... .. ................................................................... ....... 18
7 Bundled cable requirements .......... ...... .. .... .. .. ....... .. .... ... .. ...... .. ..... .. .. ...... .. ..... .. .. ...... ..... . 18
7.1 General ........ ........ ..... .... .......... .... ... ........ ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ ... .. .. .. ........ ..... .... ... 18
7.2 Single pairs sharing one sheath .. ... ....... .. ....... ... ..... .. ....... ... ........ ...... ... ..... .. ....... .... 18
7.2.1 General ... .. ... ... .. ... .. .. .. ... .... .. ...... .. ... ... .. .... ... .. ... ... .. .... ... .. ... ......... ... .. ... ........ .. .. 18
7 .2.2 Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) ... ........ ......... ........ ......... ................. ........ ......... ...... 18
7.2 .3 Attenuation to crosstalk ratio far-end (PS ACR-F ) .... ......... ........ .... ..... ........ ..... 18
Annex A (informative) Blank detail specification ... ...... ... ........ .... ..... ...... .. .. ..... .. ...... .. ..... .. .. .... 20
Bibliography ... .. ......... ........ ......... ........ ......... ........ ................. .. ..... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... 25

Table 1 -Transfer impedance ..... ......... ........... ...... ........ ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ .... 11
Table 2- Coupling attenuation ......... ...... ......... .... ...... .. ...... .. ... .... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ...... 12
Table 3- Attenuation equation constants ..... ...... .. .... ... .. ...... .. .. ..... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... ..... .... .. .... 13
Table 4- TCL requirements .................. ................. ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........... . 13

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Table 5 - ELTCTL requirements ........ .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... ... ...... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ...... 13
Table 6- PS ANEXT requirements ..... .... ........... ...... ........ ...... ... ........ .... ..... ........ .. ....... ........ .... 14
Table 7- PS AACR-F requirements .... .. ..... ... ...... ... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ...... ... ..... .... .... 14
Table 8- RL requirements ......... ......... ........... .... ... ...... .. ...... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... .... 15
Table 9 - NEXT and PS NEXT requirements ................ ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ .. ....... ........ 18
Table 10- ACR-F and PS ACR-F requirements ...... .... ... .. ...... .. .... ... .. ...... .. .. ..... .. ...... ..... .... .. .... 19

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MUL TICORE AND SYMMETRICAL PAIR/QUAD CABLES

FOR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS-

Part 12: Symmetrical single pair cables with transmission characteristics

up to 600 MHz- Work area wiring -Sectional specification

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61156-12 has been prepared by subcommittee 46C: Wires and
symmetric cables, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors,
RF and microwave passive components and accessories.

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A list of all parts in the IEC 61156 series, published under the general title Multicore and
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The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
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MUL TICORE AND SYMMETRICAL PAIR/QUAD CABLES

FOR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS-

Part 12: Symmetrical single pair cables with transmission characteristics

up to 600 MHz- Work area wiring -Sectional specification

1 Scope

This part of IEC 61156 describes cables intended to be used for transmission of 1 Gbit/s over
a single twisted pair for office, home and industrial application. An example of an existing
application is 1OOOBASE-T1 ; see ISO/IEC TR 11801-9906 . The transmission characteristics of
these cables are specified up to a frequency of 600 MHz and at a temperature of 20 °C. The
cable type recognised is intended to be used for the work area wiring of shielded channels
with a nominal length of 40 m. Possible designs are U/FTP, X/UTP and X/FTP, where X
stands for F, S or SF .

These cables can comprise more than one pa1r 1n case several systems are operated in
parallel. In this case, refer to Clause 7 of this document .

The cables covered by this document 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 , e.g . the electric power supplies of public
utility mains, they are intended to be used to support the delivery of low voltage remote
powering applications .

Annex A provides a blank detail specification (BDS) that can be used to summarize design
and performance requirements agreed upon between the supplier and the user of a specific
cable type.

2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies . For undated references , the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies .

IEC 60708, Low-frequency cables with polyolefin insulation and moisture barrier polyolefin
sheath

IEC 61156-1 :2007 , Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications -
Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 61156-1 :2007/AMD1 :20091

IEC 62153-4-3, Metallic communication cable test methods - Part 4-3: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) - Surface transfer impedance- Triaxial method

IEC 62153-4-5, Metallic communication cables test methods - Part 4-5: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) - Coupling or screening attenuation -Absorbing clamp method

1 A consolidated edition 3. 1 of this publ ication exists , comprising IEC 61156-1 :2007 and IEC 61156-
1:2007/AMD1 :2009.

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IEC 62153-4-9, Metallic communication cable test methods - Part 4-9: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) - Coupling attenuation of screened balanced cables, triaxial method

ISO/IEC TS 29125:2017, Information technology- Telecommunications cabling requirements

for remote powering of terminal equipment

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61156-1:2007 and
in IEC 61156-1 :2007/AMD1 :2009 apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
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• ISO Online browsing platform : available at http ://www .iso .org/obp

4 Installation considerations

4.1 General remarks

Installation area considerations are defined in Clause 4 of IEC 61156-1 :2007 . Other areas
may be considered.

4.2 Bending radius of installed cable

The maximum value of the minimum bending radius shall be four times the cable diameter
unless otherwise specified.

4.3 Climatic conditions

Under static conditions, the cable shall operate at least in the temperature range of the
environment from -20 octo +60 °C .

The attenuation increase due to the elevated operating temperature (temperature of the
environment) is described in 6.3.3.2 .

In the case of application of remote powering, the maximum temperature of the conductor
shall not exceed the maximum operation temperature under static conditions in order to
maintain the integrity of the dielectric material performance which is aligned to environmental
temperature range.

Extended temperature ranges are permitted and may be specified in the relevant detail
specification .

5 Materials and cable construction

5.1 General remarks

The choice of materials and cable construction shall be suitable for the intended application
and installation of the cable and in line with the requirements of IEC 61156-1:2007 . Particular
care shall be taken to meet any requirements for EMC and fire performance (such as burning
properties, smoke generation, evolution of halogen gas).

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5.2 Cable construction

The cable construction shall be in accordance with the details and dimensions given in the
relevant detail specification .

5.3 Conductor

The conductor shall be a stranded or solid annealed copper conductor in accordance with
5.2.1 of IEC 61156-1 :2007 and should have a nominal diameter between 0,4 mm and
0,65 mm. A conductor diameter of up to 1,0 mm may be used.

5.4 Insulation

The conductor shall be insulated with a suitable material. Examples of suitable materials are

polyolefin,
- fluoropolymer, and
low-smoke zero-halogen thermoplastic material.

The colour code shall be in accordance with IEC 60708 if not specified differently in the
relevant detail specification .

5.5 Cable element

The cable element shall be a pair and shall be twisted . The entire cable may comprise more
than one cable element, see 6.3.5 and Clause 7.

5.6 Screening of the cable element

When required, the screen for the cable element shall be in accordance with 5.2.3 .2 of
IEC 61156-1:2007.

5. 7 Cable make-up

Spacers may be used in the cable elements and to separate cable elements . The cable
elements and their screens, in case they are screened , may be covered by an intermediate
jacket . This jacket shall be in accordance with 5.9 of this document. The core of the cable
may be wrapped with a protective layer of non-hygroscopic and non-wicking material.

5.8 Screening of the cable core

When required, a screen for the cable core shall be provided . The screen shall be in
accordance with 5 .2.5 of IEC 61156-1 :2007 .

5.9 Sheath

The sheath material shall consist of a suitable material. Examples of suitable materials are

polyolefi n,
PVC,
- fluoropolymer , and
low-smoke zero-halogen thermoplastic material.

The sheath shall be continuous, having a thickness as uniform as possible . A non-metallic

ripcord may be provided. When provided, the ripcord shall be non-hygroscopic and non-
wicking .

The colour of the sheath is not specified but it should be specified in the relevant detail
specification
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5.10 Identification

Each length of cable shall be identified as to the supplier and, when required, a traceability
code , using one of the following methods :

- appropriately coloured threads or tapes ;

- a printed tape;
printing on the cable core wrapping;
marking on the sheath .

Additional markings, such as length marking, are permitted. If used, such markings shall refer
to this document.

5.11 Finished cable

The finished cable shall be adequately protected for storage and shipment .

6 Characteristics and requirements

6.1 General remarks

Clause 6 lists the characteristics and mm1mum requirements of a cable complying with this
document. Test methods shall be in accordance with Clause 6 of IEC 61156-1:2007 and
IEC 61156-1 :2007/AMD1 :2009, except for the length of the cable under test which shall be as
specified in Clause 6 of this document.

The computed requirements in dB, rounded to one decimal place, shall be used to determine
compliance .

The tests for electrical characteristics according to 6.2 shall be carried out on a cable length
of not less than 100 m, unless otherwise specified .

The tests for transmission characteristics according to 6.3 shall be carried out on a cable
length of 100 m, unless otherwise specified . For a better accuracy in high frequencies, the
• cable length may be reduced to 50 m unless the test is performed with very sensitive test
equipment.

6.2 Electrical characteristics and tests

6.2.1 Conductor resistance

The maximum conductor resistance at or corrected to 20 oc shall not exceed 145 0 /km .

6.2.2 Resistance unbalance

6.2.2.1 Resistance unbalance within a pair

The resistance unbalance shall not exceed 2,0 %.

6.2.2.2 Resistance unbalance between pairs

Not applicable .

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6.2.3 Dielectric strength

There shall be no failures when a test is performed on conductor/conductor and , where

screen(s) are present, a conductor/screen with 1,0 kV DC for 1 m in or, alternatively, with
2,5 kV DC for 2 s. An AC voltage may be used. The AC voltage levels in these cases shall be
0,7 kV AC for 1 minor , alternatively , 1,7 kV AC for 2 s.

6.2.4 Insulation resistance

The test shall be performed on :

conductor/conductor;
conductor/screen.

The minimum insulation resistance at or corrected to 20 oc shall be not less than 5 GO ·km .

6.2.5 Mutual capacitance

The mutual capacitance is not specified but may be indicated in the relevant detail
specification.

6.2.6 Capacitance unbalance

The maximum capacitance unbalance pair to ground shall not exceed 1 600 pF/km at a
frequency of 800 Hz or 1 000 Hz .

6.2.7 Transfer impedance

Two grades of performance are recognised for transfer impedance . The transfer impedance
measured in accordance with IEC 62153-4-3 shall not exceed the values of at least one grade
shown in Table 1.

Table 1 -Transfer impedance

Frequency range Maximum surface transfer impedance

MHz mO/ m

Grade 1 Grade 2

1 to 10 z,, 15 · Ur0.176 z, , 50. (!)0,301

10 to 30 0 631
Z1 o> 10 · % z, , 23, 392 ' (! ) '

f is the frequen cy in MHz .

6.2.8 Coupling attenuation

Coupling attenuation shall be measured using either the absorbing clamp method
(IEC 62153-4-5) or the triaxial method for screened cables (IEC 62153-4-9) . When measured
using one of these methods , the coupling attenuation in the frequency range from f = 30 MHz
to 1 000 MHz shall meet the requirements of Type I, Type lb or Type 11 indicated in Table 2.

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Table 2- Coupling attenuation

Coupling Frequency range Coupling attenuation

attenuation type MHz dB

30 to 100 ;:, 85
Type I
100 to 1 000 ;:, 85- 20 log 10 (lf100); j in MHz

30 to 100 ;:, 70
Type lb
100 to 1 000 ;:, 70-20 log 10 (f /100); j in MHz

30 to 100 ;:, 55
Type 11
100 to 1 000 ;:, 55- 20 log 10 (j'/100); j in MHz

6.2.9 Current-carrying capacity

The maximum current-carrying capacity is installation dependent and therefore not specified
but may be indicated in the relevant detail specification . Further guidance with respect to
current carrying capacity is provided by ISO/IEC TS 29125 :2017.

6.3 Transmission characteristics

6.3.1 Velocity of propagation (phase velocity)

The requirements are not specified but may be indicated in the relevant detail specification .

6.3.2 Phase delay

The phase delay , r, shall not exceed the value obtained from Formula (1) in the frequency
range from 4 MHz to 600 MHz.

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r = 534+ Jl ( 1)

where

r is the phase delay in ns/100 m;

f is the frequency in MHz .

6.3.3 Attenuation (a)

6.3.3.1 Attenuation at 20 oc operating temperature

The maximum attenuation, a, of any pair in the frequency range indicated in Table 3 shall not
exceed the value obtained from Formula (2) .

a=aJl +bf + c/ Jl (2)

where

a is the attenuation expressed in dB/1 00 m;

a , b, c are constants indicated in Table 3;
f is the frequency expressed in MHz .

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Table 3 -Attenuation equation constants

Frequency range Constants

MHz a b c

1 to 600 2,7 0,007 5 0,3 75

6.3.3.2 Attenuation at elevated operating temperature

The increase of the maximum attenuation from Formula (2) due to elevated environmental
temperature above 20 oc is obtained by calculation as follows :

- for screened cables: 0,2 %/"C in the temperature range 20 octo 60 oc;
- for other types of screened cables where the cable elements are surrounded by an
intermediate sheath or bedding material : 0,4 %/"C, for the temperature range from 20 oc
to 40 oc and 0,6 %/"C for the temperature range 40 oc to 60 °C.

In the event of application of remote powering, the actual conductor temperature should be
considered in order to calculate the attenuation increase. If an extended environmental
temperature range is specified (see 4 .3), the temperature coefficients given in this paragraph
might not be applicable . The method provided in IEC 61156-1 :2007 should be used to
determine temperature coefficients in this case .

6.3.4 Unbalance attenuation (TCL and ELTCTL)

The minimum near-end unbalance attenuation (transverse conversion loss or TCL) shall not
be less than the value obtained from Table 4.

Table 4- TCL requirements

Frequency range TCL requirements

MHz dB
50- 15 log 10 (/);fin MHz ;
1 to 600
40 dB maximum

The mm1mum equal-level far-end unbalance attenuation (equal-level transverse conversion

transfer loss or ELTCTL ) shall not be less than the value obtained from Table 5.

Table 5- ELTCTL requirements

Frequency range ELTCTL

MHz dB
40- 20 log 10 (/);f in MHz;
1 to 600
5 dB minimum

For calculation of ELTCTL, the TCTL and the attenuation measurement of the test specimen
with the same length defined in 6.1 shall be used.

6.3.5 Alien (exogenous) near-end crosstalk (PS ANEXT)

The PS ANEXT (power sum alien near-end crosstalk) of the cable when tested in accordance
with 6.3.7.1 of IEC 61156-1:2007 shall be not less than the values obtained from Table 6.

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Table 6- PS ANEXT requirements

Frequency range PS ANEXT

MHz dB

1 to 100 67

100 to 600 67

For screened cables meeting the requirements of 6.2.7 and 6.2.8 (minimum Type lb) , ANEXT
is proven by design .

6.3.6 Alien (exogenous) far-end crosstalk (PS AA CR-F)

The PS AACR-F (power-sum alien attenuation to crosstalk ratio far-end) of the cable when
tested in accordance with 6.3.8 of IEC 61156-1:2007 shall not be less than the values
obtained from Table 7.

Table 7- PS AACR-F requirements

Frequency range PS AACR-F

MHz dB

1 to 600 103 - 20 log 10 (/);f in MHz

For those frequencies where the calculated limit value of PS AACR-F is greater than 80 dB, the
requirement shall be 80 dB.

If AFEXT up to 600 MHz is greater than 90 dB, PS AACR-F may not be calculated.

For calculation of AACR-F, the AFEXT and the attenuation measurement of the test specimen
with the same length defined in 6.1 shall be used .

For screened cables meeting the requirements of 6.2 .7 and 6.2 .8 (minimum Type lb), AFEXT
is proven by design .

6.3.7 Alien (exogenous) crosstalk of bundled cables

The relevant requirements of this document- especially those of 6.3.5 and 6 .3.6- apply .

6.3.8 Impedance

The fitted or mean characteristic impedance measured in accordance with 6 .3.10.2 or

6.3.10.3 of IEC 61156-1/AMD1 :2009 shall be 100 0 ±50 at 100 MHz . A measurement of the
input impedance is not enough to ensure return loss limits.

When using a balun-less measurement technique , the corresponding descriptions of

IEC TR 61156-1-2 may be considered . Recommendations contained in IEC TR 61156-1-5 for
improvement of measurement uncertainty by correction technique may be considered.

6.3.9 Return loss (RL)

The minimum return loss of any pair in the frequency range indicated in Table 8 shall not be
less than the values in Table 8.

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Table 8- RL requirements

Frequency range RL
MHz dB
1 to 10 20 + 5 log 10 (f);f in MHz

10 to 20 25
25- 8,6 log 10 (f/20);f in MHz ;
20 to 600
15,6 dB minimum

When using a balun-less measurement technique, the corresponding descriptions of

IEC TR 61156-1-2 may be considered . Recommendations contained in IEC TR 61156-1-5 for
improvement of measurement uncertainty by correction technique may be considered.

: 6.4 Mechanical and dimensional characteristics and requirements

6.4.1 Dimensional requirements

The overall diameter of insulation, the nominal thickness of the sheath and the maximum
overall diameter of the sheath are not specified, but shall be indicated in the relevant detail
specification.

6.4.2 Elongation at break of the conductor

The minimum elongation of the conductor shall be not less than 8 % .

6.4.3 Tensile strength of the insulation

The tensile strength of the insulation is not specified , but may be indicated in the relevant
detail specification .

6.4.4 Elongation at break of the insulation

The minimum value of the elongation at break of the insulation shall be not less than 100 %.

6.4.5 Adhesion of the insulation to the conductor

The adhesion of the insulation to the conductor is not specified , but may be indicated in the
relevant detail specification .

6.4.6 Elongation at break of the sheath

The minimum value of the elongation at break of any sheath shall be not less than 100 % .

6.4.7 Tensile strength of the sheath

The minimum tensile strength of any sheath shall be not less than 9 MPa.

6.4.8 Crush test of the cable

The crush resistance of the cable is not specified but may be indicated in the relevant detail
specification.

6.4.9 Impact test of the cable

The impact resistance of the cable is not specified but may be indicated in the relevant detail
specification.

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6.4.1 0 Bending under tension

The bending performance of the cable is not specified but may be indicated in the relevant
detail specification .

6.4.11 Repeated bending of the cable

Not applicable.

6.4.12 Tensile performance of the cable

The tensile strength of the cable is not specified but may be indicated in the relevant detail
specification.

6.4.13 Shock-test requirements of the cable

Not applicable .

6.4.14 Bump-test requirements of the cable

Not applicable.

6.4.15 Vibration-test requirements of a cable

Not applicable .

6.5 Environmental characteristics

6.5.1 Shrinkage of insulation

When tested at (1 00 ± 2) oc for 1 h, the shrinkage of the insulation shall not exceed 5 %. The
length of the sample shall be 150 mm, and the shrink-back shall be measured as the sum
from both ends .

6.5.2 Wrapping test of insulation after thermal ageing

Not applicable.

6.5.3 Bending test of insulation at low temperature

The bending test of the insulated conductor shall be carried out at (-20 ± 2) oc. The mandrel
diameter shall be 6 mm. There shall be no cracks in the insulation.

6.5.4 Elongation at break of the sheath after ageing

The ageing regime shall be seven days at ( 100 ± 2) oc. The elongation shall not be less than
50 % of the unaged value.

6.5.5 Tensile strength of the sheath after ageing

The ageing regime shall be seven days at (1 00 ± 2) oc. The tensile strength shall be not less
than 70% of the unaged value.

6.5.6 Sheath pressure test at high temperature

Not applicable.

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6.5. 7 Cold bend test of the cable

The bending test shall be carried out at (-20 ± 2) oc. The mandrel diameter shall be eight
times the overall diameter of the cable . There shall be no cracks in the sheath.

6.5.8 Heat shock test

Not applicable.

6.5.9 Damp heat steady state

Not applicable.

6.5.1 0 Solar radiation (UV test)

The resistance to solar radiation is not specified but may be specified in the relevant detail
specification .

6.5.11 Solvents and contaminating fluids

The resistance to solvents and contaminating fluids is not specified but may be specified in
the relevant detail specification.

6.5.12 Salt mist and sulphur dioxide

Not applicable.

6.5.13 Water immersion

Not applicable.

6.5.14 Hygroscopicity

The amount of moisture gained after 3 h shall not exceed 1 % in mass .

6.5.15 Wicking

The test solution shall not wet the filter paper at the end of 6 h.

6.5.16 Flame propagation characteristics of a single cable

If requ ired by local regulations and/or indicated in the relevant deta il specification , the test
shall be performed in accordance with IEC 61156-1 unless regional or local regulations apply.

6.5.17 Flame propagation characteristics of bunched cables

If required by local regulations and/or indicated in the relevant detail specification, the test
shall be performed in accordance w ith IEC 61156-1 unless reg ional or local regulations apply .

6.5.18 Halogen gas evolution

If required by local regulations and/or indicated in the relevant deta il specification , the test
shall be performed in accordance with IEC 61156-1 unless regional or local regulations apply .

6.5.19 Smoke generation

If required by local regulations and/or indicated in the relevant detail specification , the test
shall be performed in accordance with IEC 61156-1 unless regional or local regulations apply .

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6.5.20 Toxic gas emission

If required by local regulations and/or indicated in the relevant detail specification, the test
shall be performed in accordance with IEC 61156-1 unless regional or local regulations apply .

6.5.21 Integrated fire test method for cables in environmental air handling spaces

If required by local regulations and/or indicated in the relevant detail specification, the test
shall be performed in accordance with IEC 61156-1 unless regional or local regulations apply.

7 Bundled cable requirements

7.1 General

In bundled cables, break-out cables or cable harnesses, several one-pair cables as described
in this specification may be bundled . Such arrangements shall be specified in a detail
specification agreed on by the manufacturer and the customer . Relevant safety regulations in
addition to this document shall be taken into account. The limits for alien crosstalk shall apply
for the crosstalk between the one-pair cables as described in this document.

7.2 Single pairs sharing one sheath

7.2.1 General

In the event that several pairs are operating in parallel in a multi-pair cable , the crosstalk
between the pairs shall be considered. The most obvious case of four-pair cables is assumed
in 7.2 for the requirements of near-end and far-end crosstalk . In case of a different pair-count,
the applicable power sum requirements shall be met in order to achieve similar noise levels .

7.2.2 Near-end crosstalk (NEXT)

The requirements of this subclause apply to four-pair cables only. If applicable, the worst
near-end crosstalk shall not be less than the values indicated in Table 9.

Table 9- NEXT and PS NEXT requirements

Frequency range NEXT requirement PS NE X T requirement

MHz dB dB
111 ,7 - 15 log 10 (/); 108, 7- 15 log 10 (/) ;
1 to 600
f in MHz f in MHz

For those frequencies where the calculated value of NEXT is greater than 78 dB , the
requirement shall be 78 dB. For those frequencies where the calculated value of PS NEXT is
greater than 75 dB , the requirement shall be 75 dB .

7.2.3 Attenuation to crosstalk ratio far-end (PS A CR-F)

The requirements of this subclause apply to four-pair cables only. If applicable , the pair-to-
pair ACR-F in dB for any combination shall be greater than or equal to that obtained from
Table 10.

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Table 10- ACR-F and PS ACR-F requirements

Frequency range ACR-F requirement PS ACR-F requirement

MHz dB dB
99- 20 log 10 (f); 96- 20 log 10 (/);
1 to 600
f in MHz f in MHz

For calculation of ACR-F, the FEXT and the attenuation measurement of the test specimen
with the same length defined in 6.1 shall be used.

For those frequencies where the calculated limit value of ACR-F is greater than 78 dB, the
requirement shall be 78 dB . For those frequencies where the calculated value of PS ACR-F is
greater than 75 dB , the requirement shall be 75 dB.

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Annex A
(informative)

Blank detail specification

The blank detail specification determines the layout and style for detail specifications
describing symmetrical single pair cables with transmission characteristics up to 600 MHz.
Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification , may be prepared by a national
organization, a manufacturer, or a user . The detail specification shall be written in accordance
with the layout of the blank detail specification described here .

This blank detail specification includes additional recommended environmental characteristics

and severities, which are derived from the environmental classifications that are specified for
cabling for various environments.

NOTE Environmental class ifica ti ons are prese nted in ISO/IEC 11 801-1 with three levels of severity in four areas:
mechani cal , in gress , climatic, and ele ctromagneti c; thus , in tabular form , they are referred to as the "MICE table" .

The numbers shown in brackets in Annex A correspond to the following items of required
information, which shall be entered in the spaces provided.

[1] Name and address of the organization that has prepared the document.
[2] IEC document number , issue number and date of issue .
[3] Address of the organization from which the document is available.
[4] Related documents.
[5] Any other reference to the cable : national reference, trade name , etc .
[6] A complete description of the cable which shall include:
a) type and number of elements ;
b) nominal impedance ;
c) screening ;
d) application ;
e) other distinguishing performance characteristics .
[7] Details of the cable material and construction.
[8] Special requirements for bending radius or operating temperatures .
[9] List of cable characteristics . They are separated into electrical , transmission,
mechanical and environmental characteristics .
[10] Appropriate subclause references to sectional specification IEC 61156-12.
[11] Requirements applicable to this cable. The values entered shall meet as a minimum
the requirements of sectional specification IEC 61156-12.
[12] Comments - Relevant remarks .

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[1] Prepared by: [2] Document:

Issue:
Date:
[3] Available from: [4] Generic specification : IEC 61156-1
Sectional specification: IEC 61156-12
Blank detail specification: IEC 61156-12:2021 , Annex A
[5] Additional references:
[6] Cable description:
a) Type and number of elements:
b) Nominal impedance :
c) Screening :
d) Application :
e) Other distinguishing performance characteristics:
[7] Cable construction : Subclause Comments
5.2 Cable construction :
5.3 Conductor description:
5.4 Insulation description :
Maximum diameter:
Colour code of elements :
5.5 Cable element:
5.6 Screening of the cable element:
Tape material
Minimum overlap
Drain wire
Braid wire
Braid material
5.7 Cable make-up :
5.8 Screening of the cable core :
Tape material
Minimum overlap
Drain wire
Braid wire
Braid material
5.9 Sheath
Material
Nominal thickness
Colour
Maximum overall diameter
Marking
Ripcord
5.10 Identification
5.11 Packaging of finished cable

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[8]
Minimum bending radius for static bending:
Minimum bending radius for dynamic bending:
Temperature range for installation :
Operating temperature range under static conditions :
C1: -10 octo +60 oc
C2: -25 octo +70 oc

C3 : -40 octo +70 oc

[9] [1 0] [11] Comments

Characteristics Subclause
Electrical 6.2
characteristics
Conductor resistance 6.2 .1 s .... 0 / km

Resistance unbalance 6.2.2

Resistance unbalance 6.2 .2.1 $ " "%
within a pair
Resistance unbalance 6.2.2.2 $ "" %
between pairs
Dielectric strength
Conductor/conductor 6.2 .3 ....... kV (time of application)
Conductor/screen 6.2.3 ....... kV (time of application)
Insulation resistance
Conductor/conductor 6.2.4 2: ... MO km

Conductor/screen 6.2.4 2: ... MO km

Mutual capacitance 6.2 .5 s .... nF/ km

Capacitance unbalance 6.2 .6 s .... pF/ km
pair to ground
Transfer impedance 6.2 .7 Cable should be
according to Grade 1 or
Grade 2, if screened .
Coupling attenuation 6.2 .8 ...... dB Cable type should be
Type I, lb or 11.
Cable type ......
Current-carrying capa city 6.2 .9 .... . mA The current carrying
capacity is dependent on
the installation conditions
in accordance with
ISO/IEC TS 29125:2017.
Transmission 6.3
characteristics
Velocity of propagation 6.3 .1
Phase delay 6.3 .2 s ... ns/ 100 m
Attenuation 6.3.3
General figures 6.3 .3.1 s ... dB /100 m
Environmental 6.3 .3.2 s ... %/" C
temperature effects
Unbalance attenuation 6.3.4 2: ... dB Cable grade shall be
near-end (TCL) identified .
Unbalance attenuation 6.3.4 2: ... dB
far-end (EL TCTL}
Power sum alien 6.3 .5 2: ... dB
(exogenous) nea~end
crosstalk

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Power sum alien 6.3 .6 ~ ... dB

(exogenous) attenuation
to crosstalk ratio far-end

Alien crosstalk of bundled 6.3.7 ~ .. . dB In case additional

cables requirements are
specified

Impedance 6.3.8

Return loss 6.3.9 ~ ... dB

Mechanical and 6.4

dimensional
characteristics

Dimensional requirements 6.4.1

Insulation diameter ... mm

Sheath thickness
Cable diameter

Elongation at break of the 6.4.2 ~ ... %

conductors
Tensile strength of the 6.4 .3 ~ .. . MPa
insulation
Elongation at break of the 6.4.4 ~ ... %
insulation
Adhesion of the insulation 6.4.5
to the conductor

Elongation at break of the 6.4 .6 ~ ... %

sheath

Tensile strength of the 6.4 .7 ~ ... MPa

sheath
Crush test of the cable 6.4 .8 M 1: ~ 45 N over 25 mm (linear) min .

M2 : ~ 1 100 N over 150 mm (linear)

min .
M3 : ~ 2 200 N over 150 mm (linear)
min.

Impact test of the cable 6.4.9 M1 : ~ 1J

M2 : ~10J

M3 : ~ 30 J

Bending under tension 6.4 .1 0

Repeated bending 6.4 .11

Tensile performance of 6.4 .12

the cable

Shock test 6.4 .13 Not applicable

Bump test 6.4.14 Not applicable

Vibration test 6.4 .15 Not applicable

Environmental 6.5
characteristics

Shrinkage of insulation 6.5.1 $ .. . %

Wrapping test of 6.5 .2 Not applicable
insulation after thermal
ageing
Bending test of insulation 6.5 .3
at low temperature

Elongation at break of the 6.5.4 ~ ... %

sheath after ageing

Tensile strength of the 6.5.5 ~ ... MPa

sheath after ageing

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Sheath pressure test at 6.5 .6 Not applicable

high temperature
Cold bend test of cable 6.5 .7

Heat shock test 6.5.8 Not applicable

Damp heat steady state 6.5.9 Not applicable

Solar radiation 6.5 .1 0 C1 : Not applicable

C2 , C3 : Under consideration
Solvents and 6.5 .11
contaminating fluids
Salt mist and sulphur 6.5 .12 Not applicable
dioxide tests
Water immersion test 6.5.13 Not applicable

Hygroscopicity 6.5 .14

Wicking 6.5 .15

Flame propagation 6.5.16

characteristics of a single
cable

Flame propagation 6.5.17

characteristics of bunched
cable

Halogen gas evolution 6.5 .18

Smoke generation 6.5 .19

Toxic gas emission 6.5 .20

Integrated fire test 6.5 .21

Bundled cable Clause 7
requirements

Near-end crosstalk 7.2 .2 ~ ... dB

Attenuation to crosstalk 7.2.3 ~ ... dB

ratio far-end

When a characteristic applies but a specific value is not considered necessary , then NS for Not Specified should
be entered in the appropriate place. When NS is used , the appropriate requirements in the specification should
apply.

When a characteristic is marked as not applicable , it is not required by Clauses 4 to 7 of this document , but may
be required in the detail specification .

Ingress requirements using particles are not applicable to a cable .

Electromagnetic requirements coming from the MICE table of ISO/ IEC 11801-1 :2017 have been dealt with by
using the requirements that are given for transfer impedance , screening attenuation and coupling attenuation .
ESD requirements are considered not applicable .

The proposed severities are taken from the ISO/ IEC 11801 - 1 MICE table . Depending on the actual need of end
users , other severities may be agreed between the customer and suppliers .

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