DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 50117-4-2
; VDE 0887-4-2:2016-02
Coaxial cables - Part 4-2: Sectional specification for CATV cables up to 6 GHz used in cabled distribution networks; German version EN 50117-4-2:2015
Koaxialkabel - Teil 4-2: Rahmenspezifikation für CATV-Kabel bis zu 6 GHz für Kabelverteilanlagen; Deutsche Fassung EN 50117-4-2:2015
Overview
This standard applies to indoor drop cables for use in cabled distribution systems operating at temperature between -40 °C and +70 °C and at frequencies between 5 MHz and 6 000 MHz. These cables are suitable to implement the network type D of EN 60728-1-1. The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the applicable test methods and requirements for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental and fire performance of the cables. The responsible body is DKE/UK 412.3 "Koaxialkabel - und leitungen" ("Coaxial cables") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.