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This part of IEC 62783 specifies definitions, requirements and test methods of twinax cables used in digital communication systems, e.g. computer rooms, data centers, Server, etc. These cables are intended to be used indoors. This generic specification details the requirements and transmission characteristics for single twinax element as well as multiple twinax elements within the same sheath, i.e. "twinax cable". This document is applicable to twinax cables and also twinax cable assemblies. This generic specification is supplemented with family specifications that shall give additional requirements based on the specific application, e.g. the minimum and maximum specified frequency of the cables.