What is IEC 60840 Cable?
IEC 60840 is an internationally recognized standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that defines the test methods and performance requirements for high-voltage power cable systems with extruded insulation. The standard applies to systems designed for rated voltages above 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) up to and including 150 kV (Um = 170 kV), making it the essential reference for cables used in power transmission infrastructure, grid interconnections, and large-scale industrial energy networks.