This standard covers all indoor and outdoor cable terminations used on alternating-current shielded cables having laminated insulation from 2.5 kV through 765 kV and extruded insulation rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV, except separable insulated connectors, which are covered by IEEE Std 386. Cable terminations and component parts shall be capable of withstanding the tests specified in this standard.

This standard covers all indoor and outdoor cable terminations used on alternating-current shielded cables having laminated insulation from 2.5 kV through 765 kV and extruded insulation rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV, except separable insulated connectors, which are covered by IEEE Std 386™-2006 [B18]. Cable terminations and component parts shall be capable of withstanding the tests specified in this standard.

The purpose is to make minor revisions and up-date the document. In addition, IEEE 48 (Termination Standard) will be coordinated with IEEE 404-2000 (IEEE Standard for Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints Rated 2500 to 500 000 V) to accommodate the testing of both cable accessories simultaneously. The purpose clause will not be contained in the draft standard.