EN 50289-1, Communication cables — Specifications for test methods, is currently composed with the following parts:
— Part 1-1: Electrical test methods — General requirements;
— Part 1-2: Electrical test methods — DC resistance;
— Part 1-3: Electrical test methods — Dielectric strength;
— Part 1-4: Electrical test methods — Insulation resistance;
— Part 1-5: Electrical test methods — Capacitance;
— Part 1-6: Electrical test methods — Electromagnetic performance;
— Part 1-7: Electrical test methods — Velocity of propagation;
— Part 1-8: Electrical test methods — Attenuation;
— Part 1-9: Electrical test methods — Unbalance attenuation (longitudinal conversion loss, longitudinal conversion transfer loss);
— Part 1-10: Electrical test methods — Crosstalk;
— Part 1-11: Electrical test methods — Characteristic impedance, input impedance, return loss;
— Part 1-12: Electrical test methods — Inductance;
— Part 1-13: Electrical test methods — Coupling attenuation or screening attenuation of patch cords / coaxial cable assemblies / pre-connectorised cables;
— Part 1-14: Electrical test methods — Coupling attenuation or screening attenuation of connecting hardware;
— Part 1-15: Electrical test methods — Coupling attenuation or screening attenuation (Field conditions);
— Part 1-16: Electrical test methods — Inductance;