This part of IEC 62783 specifies definitions and requirements of twinax cables used in digital communication systems. These cables are intended to be used in indoor applications. This generic specification details the requirements and transmission characteristics for single twinax elements as well as multiple twinax elements within the same sheath, i.e. “twinax cable”.

This generic specification is supplemented with family specifications that give additional requirements based on the specific application, e.g. the maximum specified frequency of the cables.