Table of Contents - L.1041 (12/2025) - Resource saving, e-waste reduction and energy saving system methodology using twisted single-pair cable

1	Scope
2	References
3	Definitions
	3.1	Terms defined elsewhere
	3.2	Terms defined in this Recommendation
4	Abbreviations and acronyms
5	Conventions
6	Requirements of twisted single-pair cable (TSPC)
	6.1	Use of twisted single-pair cables for ICT devices
	6.2	Power limit of 90 W for an ICT device
7	The twisted (balanced) single-pair cable system's resource saving, e-waste, reuse, recycle methodologies
	7.1	Conductor weight and copper resource saving through twisted single-pair cable (TSPC) and use case calculation
	7.2	Reuse, repair and recycling methodology
	7.3	Standardization and management of information labels for reuse, repair and recycle
8	Conclusion
Appendix I – Specification of five cable types
	I.1	AC power cable (untwisted single-pair cable with earth)
	I.2	DC power cable (untwisted single-pair cable)
	I.3	TSPC (twisted single-pair cable)
	I.4	USB Type-C cable (12 multipair cable)
	I.5	LAN/Ethernet cable (4-multipair cable)
Appendix II – Three cable types defined in IEC 61156-1 according to the intended use
Appendix III – Example of typical power consumption of ICT devices
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