IEEE 48-1990
Current Cable Terminations
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48-1990 is a superseded standard titled Current Cable Terminations, addressing how cable terminations were defined and applied for power, energy, and industrial service. It is relevant where termination design affects electrical continuity, insulation integrity, and safe connection performance. For engineers, specifiers, and maintenance teams, this standard helps frame the technical expectations around cable ends, connection hardware, and installation practice in systems where reliability and controlled current handling matter.
48-1990 overview
The 48-1990 standard focuses on the technical treatment of current cable terminations, a key part of power and industrial cabling assemblies. In practical terms, it supports consistent approaches to connecting cables to equipment, switchgear, or related apparatus where termination quality can influence operation and safety. As a superseded document, it is most useful for reference, legacy equipment support, and understanding the historical requirements that shaped termination design, testing, and application in electrical installations.
Typical use cases
This standard is commonly relevant when reviewing cable termination details for power distribution equipment, industrial control panels, and other electrical assemblies that use current-carrying cable ends. It may also be consulted during retrofit work, maintenance planning, or comparison of older termination methods against current engineering practice. For procurement and documentation teams, 48-1990 can help clarify how terminations were specified for installations where conductor connection quality, insulation support, and dependable service were important.
Why this standard matters
Standards like 48-1990 matter because cable terminations are a frequent point of failure if design or installation is inconsistent. Clear requirements support safer connections, better repeatability, and more reliable performance in demanding electrical environments. For organizations managing legacy assets, the standard can aid compliance reviews, spare-part selection, and technical documentation. It also helps reduce ambiguity when evaluating termination methods, materials, and workmanship across power, energy, and industrial applications.
- Current cable termination guidance
- Power and industrial application context
- Legacy reference for superseded practice
- Connection reliability and insulation focus
- Useful for specification and maintenance review
- Publication Date: 1990
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
- Official IEEE: Doi link
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