Governing standards in fiber optic communication

In order for various manufacturers to be able to develop components that function compatibly in fiber optic communication systems, a number of standards have been developed. The International Telecommunications Union publishes several standards related to the characteristics and performance of fibers themselves, including:

ITU-T G.651, "Characteristics of a 50/125 μm multimode graded index optical fibre cable"

ITU-T G.652, "Characteristics of a single-mode optical fibre cable"

Other standards, produced by a variety of standards organizations, specify performance criteria for fiber, transmitters, and receivers to be used together in conforming systems.

September 12, 2011

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