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Вася Чипилова
Vencislav Kostov
+359 2 817 4558
vencislav.kostov@bds-bg.org
Electrotechnics
Standards in next scope: uninsulated cables, power and control cables, communication cables, radiofrequency cables, optic cables, installation wires, winding wires, cables accessories, test methods, compounds and elements for cables products
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This BDS/TC is a mirror of the following European and international technical committees
Coaxial cables
Coaxial cables
To establish and maintain European Standards regarding coaxial cables for use in telecommunication, data transmission, radio frequency, video-communication and signalling equipment.
P member
Multicore, multipair and quad data communication cables
Multicore, multipair and quad data communication cables
To produce European Cable Specifications for multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables used in digital and analogue communication systems such as ISDN, LAN and data communication systems. According to the installation considerations, five categories of cables are to be considered: 1. equipment cables, 2. work area cables, 3. horizontal floor wiring cables, 4. riser cables, 5. campus cables.
P member
Electric cables
Electric cables
To prepare harmonized standards in the field of insulated conductors, cables and flexible cords and their accessories, for both low and high voltage with the exception of telecommunications wires and cables.
P member
Thermal resistant aluminium alloy wire for overhead line conductor
Thermal resistant aluminium alloy wire for overhead line conductor
To revise prEN 62004:2006 "Thermal resistant aluminium alloy wire for overhead line conductor"
P member
Communication cables
Communication cables
To establish standards related to wires, symmetric cables, coaxial cables and waveguides with metallic conductors for use in telecommunication, data transmission, radio frequency, video communication and signalling equipment to satisfy the advances in developing technologies. Particular requirements for materials, if necessary, will be evaluated in liaison with other technical committees.
P member
Winding wires
Winding wires
To follow up IEC activities in the light of European needs for the field of winding wires. To follow up environmental aspects taking into account the European Directives. Preparation of new European Standards, if necessary, to cover particular European aspects.
P member
Cords sets and interconnection cord sets - Part 2: Multiple distribution sets with appliance couplers (MDACs)
Cords sets and interconnection cord sets - Part 2: Multiple distribution sets with appliance couplers (MDACs)
To handle VILAMOURA notification BT/DE0245/NOT
P member
Aluminium conductors steel supported (ACSS type) for overhead electrical lines
Aluminium conductors steel supported (ACSS type) for overhead electrical lines
to handle the VILAMOURA notification BT/ES0023/NOT under Spanish convenorship with participation of AT, BE, DE, FR and IT NCs
P member
Overhead electrical conductors
Overhead electrical conductors
Preparation and maintenance of European standards regarding fabrication, test methods and utilization of - all kinds of overhead electrical conductors including ground wires made of various materials (aluminium, steel, copper, composite) - all shapes of round and non-round wires for conductors and cores - hardware directly connected to conductors.
P member
Coaxial cables
Coaxial cables
To be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of standards for coaxial cables and cable assemblies for analogue and digital transmission systems. Currently these are for general purpose and R.F. cables of rigid, semi-rigid and flexible construction used on transmission lines, cabled distibution and other similar systems.
O member
Wires and symmetric cables
Wires and symmetric cables
To establish and maintain standards for wires and symmetric cable pairs and quads for analogue and digital transmission systems and equipment for communication and signalling.<br /> <br /> These standards may include the following:<br /> - general cable construction,<br /> - electrical characteristics,<br /> - transmission characteristics,<br /> - mechanical characteristics,<br /> - environmental characteristics,<br /> - related test methods and requirements,<br /> - quality assessment procedures.
O member
Electric cables
Electric cables
To prepare international standards for the design, testing and end-use recommendations (including current ratings) for insulated electrical power and control cables, their accessories and cable systems, for use in wiring and in power generation, distribution and transmission. The applications cover an unlimited range of voltage and current, and includes applications such as cables for photovoltaic installations, charging cables for electric vehicles, HVDC cables (land and sub-sea), High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) cables and heating cables where the current is used to create heat. Cables specifically designed for marine applications covered by SC 18A are excluded. All cables for communication, data transmission and other non-power applications are covered elsewhere. TC 20 holds a Group Safety Function for fire hazard testing on cables comprising:<br /> - flame propagation tests;<br /> - fire resistance tests;<br /> - smoke optical density tests;<br /> - corrosivity tests.
O member
Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories
Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories
To establish and maintain standards for the terminology, design, characteristics, related test methods and requirements for quality assessment of metallic conductors, wires, waveguide, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and accessories for analogue and digital transmission systems and equipment for communication networks and cabling.<br /> <br /> Note: Magnetic components and ferrite devices covered by the scope of TC 51 will not be dealt with by this technical committee.
O member
Winding wires
Winding wires
To prepare international standards for wires for electrical winding, irrespective of conductor material, shape, size or type of covering, taking into account the needs in all fields of electrical engineering, with attention to the need for environmental protection and safety of human health. Winding wire standards cover product specifications, test procedures and packaging.
O member
Overhead electrical conductors
Overhead electrical conductors
To prepare International Standards and Specifications for fabrication and utilization of overhead electrical conductors, including:<br /> <br /> - All types of overhead ground wires,<br /> - All shapes of round and non-round wires,<br /> - Conductors made of various metals such as aluminium, steel, copper, or composite material supporting core etc. and their combinations,<br /> - Test methods for assessment of overhead electrical conductor performance in operation,<br /> - Have the cooperation with TC11 on hardware and accessories directly connected to conductor for the purpose of maintaining electrical/mechanical continuity, -<br /> <br /> Have the cooperation with SC86A on aerial optical cables used either for phase conductors or ground wires, such as the publication of the original OPGW standard now named IEC 60794-4.
O member