This part of IEC 61196 applies to coaxial communication cables described in IEC 61196-10, which specifies the requirements of semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric and tubular outer conductors. Semi-rigid coaxial communication cables with fluoropolymer dielectric are widely used in mobile communication systems, microwave test equipment, radar, aerospace, electronic countermeasures and other fields.

This part of IEC 61196 is used in conjunction with IEC 61196-1 and IEC 61196-10, which determines the layout and style for detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, that can be prepared by a national organization, a manufacturer, or a user.