The activity of this technical committee concerns establishing and maintaining 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.

IEC TC46 Cables, Wires, Waveguides, R.F. Connectors, and Accessories for Communication and Signaling