IEC 61196-8:2012 is part of the IEC 61196 series and applies to semi-flexible coaxial communication cables with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dielectric and tin soaked copper wire braid outer conductor. These cables are intended for use in microwave and wireless equipments or other signal transmission equipments or units at frequencies from 500 MHz up to 18 GHz.

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005.