scope:

This European Standard relates to EN 50117-1 and should be read in conjunction with this generic specification. This specification applies to coaxial indoor drop cables for analogue and digital signal transmission, e.g. for cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services in accordance with the EN 60728 series and with the EN 50173 and EN 50174 series. Cables according to this standard are designed for an operating temperature range from -40 °C and +70 °C and at frequencies between 5 MHz and 3 000 MHz. 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.