Multimode Standards

Standards relevant to measurements of Modal Launch Conditions

Number:  TIA/EIA-455-203

Title: Launched Power Distribution Measurement Procedure for Graded- Index Multimode Fiber Transmitters

Abstract  This FOTP sets forth a standard procedure for the collection of two-dimensional fiber optic nearfield grayscale data and subsequent reduction to one-dimensional data expressed as a set of three sampled parametric functions of radius from the fiber’s optical center. This standard is intended to reduce measurement errors and inter-laboratory variation, supporting accurate mathematical prediction of minimum guaranteed link length in gigabit and ten gigabit fiber optic data communications systems.

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Number:  IEC 61280-1-4

Title: Fibre optic communication subsystem test procedures – Part 1-4: General communication subsystems – Collection and reduction of two-dimensional nearfield data for multimode fibre laser transmitters

Abstract  Provides a procedure for the collection of two-dimensional fibre optic nearfield grayscale data and subsequent reduction to one-dimensional data expressed as a set of three sampled parametric functions of radius from the fibre’s optical center. The object is to reduce measurement errors and inter-laboratory variation.

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Number:  IEC61300-3-43 – Ed. 1.0

Title: Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement procedures – Part 3-43: Examinations and measurements – Mode transfer function measurement for fibre optic sources.

Abstract This part of IEC 61300 describes the method for measuring the mode transfer function (MTF) to be used in characterizing the launch conditions for measurements of attenuation and or return loss of multimode passive components, according to IEC 61300-1 and IEC 61300-3-4. The MTF may be measured at the operational wavelengths

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Standards relevant to measurements of optical fiber cables and components

Number: IEC 61280-4-1

Title: Fiber-optic communication subsystem basic test procedures – Part 4-1: Test procedures for fiber-optic cable plant and links – Multimode fiber-optic cable plant attenuation measurement

Establishes preferred measurement principles and practices to assure that meaningful data describing the optical loss performance of installed cable plants can be obtained. It is not intended for component testing, it does not define those elements of an installation that need to be measured. This procedure is a specific test associated with IEC 61281-1. This procedure can be used to measure the optical loss between any two passively connected points, including end terminations, of a multimode optical fibre cable plant.

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Number: TIA-526-14-C

Title: OFSTP-14 Optical Power Loss Measurement of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant.

This procedure can be used to measure the optical loss between any two passively-connected points, including end terminations, of a multimode optical fiber cable plant. The optical fiber cable plant, as the term is used here, may consist of optical fiber cables, connectors, mounting panels, jumper cables, and other passive components, but may not include active components. An example of the cable plant could be a portion of an LED-based local area network. This could include optical switches or couplers, but would exclude gain elements in the connected path.

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Number:  IEC 62614

Title: Launch condition requirements for measuring multimode attenuation.

Abstract: This International Standard describes the launch condition requirements used for measuring multimode attenuation in passive components and installed cable plant.

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Number:  ISO/IEC 11801 – Ed. 2.0

Title: Information technology – Generic cabling for customer premises

Abstract Within customer premises, the importance of the cabling infrastructure is similar to that of other fundamental building utilities such as heating, lighting and mains power. As with other utilities,interruptions to service can have a serious impact. Poor quality of service due to lack of design foresight, use of inappropriate components, incorrect installation, poor administration or inadequate support can threaten an organisation’s effectiveness.

Historically, the cabling within premises comprised both application specific and multipurpose networks. The original edition of this standard enabled a controlled migration to generic cabling and the reduction in the use of application-specific cabling. This second edition of ISO/IEC 11801 has been developed to reflect the increased demands and opportunities which have arisen since — and are partly the result of — publication of the first edition in 1995.

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Number: ISO/IEC 14763-3 – Ed. 1.0

Title: Information technology – Implementation and operation of customer premises cabling – Part 3: Testing of optical fibre cabling

Abstract This International Standard details systems and methods to inspect and test optical fibre cabling designed in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801 or equivalent standards and installed according to recommendations of ISO/IEC 14763-2.

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Number: IEEE 802.3-2005

Title: Information Technology – Telecommunication & Information Exchange Between Systems – LAN/MAN – Specific Requirements – Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications 2002.

Abstract to Ed. 2002: The media access control characteristics for the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) access method for shared medium local area networks are described. The control characteristics for full duplex dedicated channel use are also described. Specifications are provided for MAU types 1BASE5 at 1 Mb/s; Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) and MAU types 10BASE5, 10BASE2, FOIRL (fiber optic inter-repeater link), 10BROAD36, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL, 10BASE-FB, and 10BASE-FP at 10 Mb/s; Media Independent Interface (MII) and PHY types 100BASE-T4, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX, and 100BASE-T2 at 100 Mb/s; and the Gigabit MII (GMII) and 1000BASE-X PHY types, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-CX, which operate at 1000 Mb/s (Gigabit Ethernet) as well as PHY type 1000BASE-T. Repeater specifications are provided at each speed. Full duplex specifications are provided at the Physical Layer for 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-T2, and Gigabit Ethernet. System considerations for multisegment networks at each speed and management information base (MIB) specifications and additions to support Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks (VLANs) as specified in IEEE P802.1Q are also provided. Also specified is an optional Link Aggregation sublayer which multiple physical links to be aggregated together to form a single logical link.

Abstract to amendment IEEE802.3aq. This amendment to IEEE Std 802.3-2005 specifies a new PMD, 10GBASE-LRM, for serial, 10 Gb/s operation over up to 220 m of 62.5 µm and 50 µm multimode fiber, including installed, FDDI grade multimode fiber.

Abstract to amendment IEEE802.3ae. Support to extend the IEEE 802.3 protocol and MAC specification to an operating speed of 10 Gb/s. Several Physical Coding Sublayers known as 10GBASE-X, 10GBASE-R, and 10GBASE-W are specified, as well as significant additional supporting material for a 10 Gigabit Media Independent Interface (XGMII), a 10 Gigabit Attachment Unit Interface (XAUI), a 10 Gigabit Sixteen-Bit Interface (XSBI) and management.

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