IEC 61196-1-318:2008

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Heat flow resistance of dielectric
  4.1 Preparation of the test sample
  4.2 Procedure
  4.3 Requirement
  4.4 Test report
5 Heat shock resistance
  5.1 Preparation of the test sample
  5.2 Procedure
  5.3 Requirement
  5.4 Test report
6 Heat behaviour of semi-rigid cables
  6.1 Preparation of the test sample
  6.2 Procedure
  6.3 Requirement
  6.4 Test report
7 Dimensional stability
  7.1 Preparation of the test sample
  7.2 Procedure
  7.3 Expression of results
  7.4 Requirement
  7.5 Test report
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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).