IEC 62343-3-3:2014

IEC 62343-3-3 ®
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Part 3-3: Performance specification templates – Wavelength selective switches

Modules dynamiques –
Partie 3-3: Modèles de spécification de performance – Commutateurs sélectifs
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IEC 62343-3-3 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Dynamic modules –
Part 3-3: Performance specification templates – Wavelength selective switches

Modules dynamiques –
Partie 3-3: Modèles de spécification de performance – Commutateurs sélectifs

en longueur d'onde
INTERNATIONAL
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COMMISSION
COMMISSION
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PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX R
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-1544-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

INTRODUCTION . 5

1 Scope . 6

2 Normative references . 6

3 Terms and definitions . 7

4 Test report . 14

5 Reference components . 14
6 Performance requirements . 14
6.1 Dimensions . 14
6.2 Sample size . 14
6.3 Test details and requirements . 14
Bibliography . 19

Figure 1 – Illustration of X-dB bandwidth . 9
Figure 2 – Illustration of adjacent channel crosstalk . 10
Figure 3 – Illustration of non-adjacent channel crosstalk . 11
Figure 4 – Illustration of latency time, rise time, fall time, bounce time, and switching
time . 13

Table 1 – Tests and requirements . 15

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DYNAMIC MODULES –
Part 3-3: Performance specification templates –

Wavelength selective switches
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62343-3-3 has been prepared by subcommittee 86C: Fibre optic
systems and active devices, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
86C/1156/CDV 86C/1214/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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INTRODUCTION
A wavelength selective switch (WSS) is a dynamic module (DM), which is mainly used in a

reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) system to switch a particular

wavelength signal to any output ports in DWDM networks. The WSS module has one input

port and a plurality of output ports (i.e. 1 × N WSS) and can be used in reverse, with N input

ports and one output port, depending on its application. It is controlled with software, which

determines any wavelength signal among a DWDM signal from one input port to switch to a

particular output port in case of 1 × N application.

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DYNAMIC MODULES –
Part 3-3: Performance specification templates –

Wavelength selective switches
1 Scope
This part of IEC 62343 provides a performance specification template for wavelength
selective switches. The object is to provide a framework for the preparation of detail
specifications on the performance of wavelength selective switches.
Additional specification parameters may be included for detailed product specifications or
performance specifications. However, specification parameters specified in this standard shall
not be removed from the detail product specifications or performance specifications.
The technical information regarding wavelength selective switches, and their applications in
DWDM systems will be described in IEC TR 62343-6-4, currently under consideration.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61290-7-1, Optical amplifiers – Test methods – Part 7-1: Out-of-band insertion losses –
Filtered optical power meter method
IEC 61300-2-14, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-14: Tests – High optical power
IEC 61300-3-2, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 3-2: Examination and measurements – Polarization
dependent loss in a single-mode fibre optic device
IEC 61300-3-6, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and

measurement procedures – Part 3-6: Examinations and measurements – Return loss
IEC 61300-3-14, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 3-14: Examinations and measurements – Accuracy and
repeatability of the attenuation settings of a variable attenuator
IEC 61300-3-21, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 3-21: Examinations and measurements – Switching time
and bounce time
IEC 61300-3-29, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 3-29: Examinations and measurements – Measurement
techniques for characterizing the amplitude of the spectral transfer function of DWDM
components
IEC 61300-3-32, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test

and measurement procedures – Part 3-32: Examinations and measurements – Polarization

mode dispersion measurement for passive optical components

IEC 61300-3-38, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test

and measurement procedures – Part 3-38: Examinations and measurements – Group delay,

chromatic dispersion and phase ripple

IEC 61753-021-2, Fibre optic passive component performance standard – Part 021-2: Grade

C/3 single-mode fibre optic connectors for category C – Controlled environment

IEC 62074-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic WDM
devices – Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 62343-4-1, Dynamic modules – Part 4-1: Software and hardware interface standards –
1x9 wavelength selective switch
ITU-T Recommendation G.694.1, Spectral grids for WDM applications: DWDM frequency grid
ITU-T G.Sup39, Optical system design and engineering considerations
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
wavelength selective switch
WSS
dynamic module, which is mainly used in a reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexer
(ROADM) system to switch all wavelength signals to their respective required output port in
DWDM networks
Note 1 to entry: It is electrically controlled with software, which directs each wavelength signal among an input
DWDM signal from one input port to the required output port for each wavelength signal.
3.2
operating wavelength range
specified range of wavelengths from λ to λ about a nominal operating wavelength λ ,
imin imax I
within which a dynamic optical module is designed to operate with a specified performance
and generally corresponds to spectral bands for single-mode systems defined in
ITU-T G.Sup39
3.3
port
optical fibre or optical fibre connector attached to a WSS module for the entry and/or exit of
the optical signal (input and/or output)
3.4
channel
signal at wavelength, λ, that corresponds to ITU grid (ITU-T Recommendation G.694.1) within
the range of operating wavelength range
___________
Under consideration.
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3.5
channel spacing
centre-to-centre difference in frequency (or wavelength) between adjacent channels in a

device
3.6
channel frequency range
frequency range within which a device is expected to operate with a specified performance

Note 1 to entry: For a particular nominal channel central frequency, f , this frequency range is from
nomi
f = (f – ∆f ) to f = (f + ∆f ), where ∆f is the maximum channel central frequency deviation.

imin nomi max imax nomi max max

Note 2 to entry: Nominal channel centre frequency and maximum channel centre frequency deviation are defined
in ITU-T Rec. G.692.
3.7
insertion loss
IL
value defined in the equation below at the particular wavelength between two conducting
ports
Note 1 to entry: It is the reduction in optical power between an input and output port of a module expressed in
decibels.
IL = –10 log (P /P )
out in
where
P is the optical power launched into input port;
in
P is the optical power received from the output port.
out
3.8
insertion loss uniformity
difference between the maximum and minimum insertion loss at the output for a specified set
of input ports
3.9
insertion loss ripple
maximum peak-to-peak variation of the insertion loss within a channel frequency (or
wavelength) range
3.10
X-dB passband width
width of a channel centred about the channel central wavelength within which the optical
attenuation is within X dB
Note 1 to entry: The terms “operating wavelength range” or “channel passband” are used and have the same
meaning as passband for DWDM devices. The X-dB bandwidth is defined through the spectral dependence of a
ij
(where i ≠ j) as the minimum wavelength range centred about the operating wavelength λ within which the
h
variation of a is less than X dB. The minimum wavelength range is determined considering thermal wavelength
ij
shift, polarization dependence and long-term aging shift (refer to Figure 1 below).
Note 2 to entry: It is recommended that the passband width be specified as 0,5 dB, 1 dB and 3 dB (X = 0,5, 1 and 3).

a
ij Centre wavelength shift
Longer centre
wavelength
Shorter centre wavelength
X dB
X dB
X dB bandwidth
λ
Wavelength
h
IEC  1195/14
Figure 1 – Illustration of X-dB bandwidth
3.11
return loss
RL
fraction of input power that is returned from any port of a module expressed in decibels and
defined in this equation at the particular wavelength between two conducting ports
RL = –10 log (P /P )
refl in
where
P is the optical power launched into port;
in
P is the optical power received back from the same port.
refl
3.12
adjacent channel crosstalk
adjacent channel isolation
crosstalk with the restriction that x, the isolation wavelength number, is restricted to the
channels immediately adjacent to the (channel) wavelength number associated with output
port
Note 1 to entry: Adjacent channel crosstalk is a negative value in dB (see Figure 2, below).
Note 2 to entry: The adjacent channel isolation is different from adjacent channel crosstalk. In Figure 2, an up-
pointing arrow shows positive, a down-pointing arrow negative. Generally, there are two adjacent channel
isolations for the shorter wavelength (higher frequency) side and a longer wavelength (lower frequency) side.

Note 3 to entry: The term crosstalk and isolation are often used with almost the same in meaning. Care should be
taken not to confuse crosstalk and isolation. Crosstalk is defined so that for WDM devices, the value of the ratio
between the optical power of the specified signal and the specified noise, is a negative value in dB. The crosstalk
is defined for each output port. Crosstalk for WDM devices is defined for a DEMUX (1 × N WDM device). The
crosstalk for port o to port j is the subtraction from the insertion loss of port i to o (conducting port pair) to the
isolation of port j to o (isolated port pair). For WDM devices having three of more ports, the crosstalk should be
specified as the maximum value of the crosstalk for each output port. On the other hand, isolation is the minimum
value of a (where i ≠ j) within isolation wavelength range for isolated port pair. Isolation is positive value in dB.
ij
Optical attenuation  (dB)
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Non-adjacent Adjacent channel Adjacent channel Non-adjacent
Channel centre
channel centre centre frequency frequency centre frequency channel centre

frequency (wavelength) (wavelength) (wavelength) frequency
(wavelength)  (wavelength)
a
iox
a
ioc
Frequency  (THz) for DWDM devices, wavelength  (nm)

IEC  1196/14
Figure 2 – Illustration of adjacent channel crosstalk
3.13
non-adjacent channel crosstalk
non-adjacent channel isolation
crosstalk with the restriction that the isolation wavelength (frequency) is restricted to each of
the channels not immediately adjacent to the channel associated with output port
Note 1 to entry: The non-adjacent channel crosstalk is different from non-adjacent channel isolation. In Figure 3,
up-pointing arrow shows positive, down-pointing arrow negative.

Optical attenuation  (dB)
Adjacent channel isolation
Adjacent channel crosstalk
Non-adjacent Adjacent channel Channel centre Adjacent channel Non-adjacent

channel centre centre frequency centre frequency channel centre
frequency
frequency (wavelength) (wavelength) (wavelength) frequency
(wavelength)  (wavelength)
a
iox
a
ioc
Frequency  (THz) for DWDM devices, wavelength  (nm)

IEC  1197/14
Figure 3 – Illustration of non-adjacent channel crosstalk
3.14
total channel crosstalk
total channel isolation
cumulative isolation due to the contributions at all the isolation wavelengths (frequencies) and
transfer matrix coefficient for ports i and j, t for any two ports i and j (where i ≠ j). It is the
ij
ratio defined as
 
 
 
t (λ )
ij h
XT =−10×Log
 
tot
N
 
t (λ )
ij k
∑ 
 k(k≠h) 
 
where
N is the number of channels of the device;
λ is the nominal operating wavelength (frequency) for the two of ports, i and j;
h
λ are the nominal isolation wavelengths (frequencies) for the same pair of ports.
k
Note 1 to entry: Total channel crosstalk is also expressed by total channel isolation as in the following equation:
( )
XT = a λ − I
tot ij h tot
Note 2 to entry: Total channel crosstalk is a negative value in dB. For a WDM device, total channel crosstalk shall
be specified as the maximum value of total channel crosstalk of all channels.
3.15
transient crosstalk
transient isolation/transient directivity
crosstalk that is attributed to both channel crosstalk (due to same wavelength and/or other
wavelengths) and port isolation, predicted to change during switching operation in WSS
module
Optical attenuation  (dB)
Non-adjacent channel isolation
Non-adjacent channel crosstalk

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Note 1 to entry: Hitless operation means that there is no influence on other performance during switching

operation.
3.16
channel blocking attenuation
attenuation value when a particular channel is set in the blocking state (possible maximum

attenuation)
3.17
attenuation without power
attenuation value when electric power for driving the attenuation is not supplied

3.18
variable attenuation range
attenuation value that can be changed with channel-by-channel independently controlled by
driving circuit with software
3.19
variable attenuation resolution
resolution of the setting of attenuation value
3.20
attenuation accuracy
precision of attenuation value when once set by driving circuit with software and includes the
point of view of both repeatability and stability in the timeframe
Note 1 to entry: This is important when used in open loop operation.
3.21
response time for attenuation
elapsed time to change the attenuation value of any channel from an initial value to the
desired value, measured from the time the actuation energy is applied
3.22
out-of-band attenuation
minimum attenuation (in dB) of channels that fall outside of the operating wavelength range
3.23
switching time
when switching from isolated state to conducting state, switching time (t ) is defined as
s
follows
t = t + t+ t
s l r b
where
is latency time;
t
l
t is rise time;
r
t is bounce time.
b
Note 1 to entry: When switching from conducting state to isolated state, switching time (t ’) is defined as follows:
s
t ’ = t ’ + t + t ’
s l f b
where
t ’ is latency time;
l
t is fall time;
f
t ’ is bounce time.
b
Actuation energy supply
Output port power
110 % of steady-state
Steady-state
90 % of steady-state
10 % of steady-state
t t t t ' t t '
Time
l r b l f b
t t '
s s
IEC  1052/14
where
t , t is the switching time;
s s'
t , t is the latency time;
l l'
t is the rise time;
r
t is the fall time;
f
t , t is the bounce time.
b b'
Figure 4 – Illustration of latency time, rise time, fall time,
bounce time, and switching time
Note 2 to entry: If, for any reason, the steady-state power of the isolated state is not zero, all the power levels
leading to the definitions of latency time, rise time, fall time, bounce time, and thus of switching time, should be
normalized subtracting from them the steady-state power of the isolated state, before applying such definitions.
3.24
polarization dependent loss
PDL
maximum variation of insertion loss due to a variation of the state of polarization (SOP) over
all the SOPs
3.25
polarization mode dispersion
PMD
change in the shape and r.m.s. width of a pulse due to the average delay of the travelling time
between the two principal states of polarization (PSP), differential group delay (DGD), and/or

to the waveform distortion for each PSP
Note 1 to entry: PMD, together with polarization dependent loss (PDL) and polarization dependent gain (PDG),
when applicable, may introduce waveform distortion leading to unacceptable bit error increase.
3.26
group delay ripple
maximum peak-to-peak variation of the group delay approximated by a desired function as
wavelength (or frequency), typically a linear fit, within a channel wavelength (or frequency)
range
3.27
phase ripple
maximum peak-to-peak variation in measured phase spectrum when compared to a quadratic
fit within a channel wavelength (or frequency) range
Power
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Note 1 to entry: Phase ripple (unit: radian) is calculated as the product of a peak-to-peak group delay ripple

(unit: s) and a period of group delay ripple (unit: Hz). Refer to IEC 61300-3-38.

3.28
chromatic dispersion
group delay difference between two closely spaced wavelengths inside an optical signal going

through a pair of conducting ports of a DWDM device

Note 1 to entry: It corresponds to the difference between the arrival times of these two closely spaced

wavelengths. Chromatic dispersion is defined as the variation (first order derivative) of this group delay over a
range of wavelengths especially over the channel operating wavelength range at the given time, temperature,
pressure and humidity. It is expressed in terms of units of ps/nm or ps/GHz and it is a predictor of the broadening

of a pulse transmitted through the module.

3.29
maximum input power (single channel)
allowable optical power which causes no damage by the optical power such as degradation of
adhesive or fibre fuse as for a particular channel
3.30
maximum input power (single port)
allowable optical power, which causes no damage by the optical power such as degradation
of adhesive or fibre fuse as for a particular port
4 Test report
Fully documented test reports and supporting evidence shall be prepared and be available for
inspections as evidence that the tests have been carried out and complied with.
5 Reference components
The testing for these components does not require the use of reference components.
6 Performance requirements
6.1 Dimensions
Dimensions shall comply with either an appropriate IEC interface standard or with those given
in the manufacturer's drawings where the IEC interface standard does not exist or cannot be
used.
6.2 Sample size
The test sample size and sequencing requirements for the module components shall be
defined in the relevant specification.
6.3 Test details and requirements
The requirements are given only for non-connectorized WSS devices. For connectorized
components, the connector performances shall be in compliance with IEC 61753-021-2.
A minimum length of fibre or cable of 1,5 m per port shall be included in all climatic and
environmental tests.
The channel spacings, unless otherwise specified, shall be in accordance with ITU-T
Recommendation G.694-1. Environmental test shall be measured for a single input/output port
combination.
The test details and requirements for performance standard are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 – Tests and requirements

No. Test parameter/test method Unit Details

1 Operating wavelength nm
2 Number of ports
3 Number of channels
a
4 Channel spacing GHz
5 Channel frequency range GHz Information (not test item).

IEC 62074-1 Channel central frequency: ITU-T grid or custom
design.
ITU-T Recommendation G.694.1
6 Insertion loss dB Condition: the insertion loss shall be determined
as the worst case over all states of polarization
IEC 61300-3-29,
and over the operating wavelength range.
IEC 62074-1
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
The test conditions shall provide loss
measurement results with an accuracy of better
than ±0,05 dB over the operating wavelength
range
7 Insertion loss uniformity dB Condition: the insertion loss uniformity shall be
determined as the worst case over all states of
IEC 61300-3-29
polarization including channel and port.
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
The test conditions shall provide loss
measurement results with an accuracy of better
than ±0,05 dB over the operating wavelength
range
8 Insertion loss ripple dB Condition: the Insertion loss ripple shall be
determined as the worst case over all states of
IEC 61300-3-29
polarization.
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
The test conditions shall provide loss
measurement results with an accuracy of better
than ±0,05 dB over the operating wavelength
range
9 X-dB passband width GHz Condition: the X-dB passband width, which is
measured at X-dB down (defined in Figure 1),
IEC 61300-3-29,
shall be determined as the worst case over all
IEC 62074-1
states of polarization.
It is recommended that the passband width be
specified as 0,5 dB, 1 dB and 3 dB.
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m
10 Return loss dB Condition: all ports not under test shall be
terminated to avoid unwanted reflections
IEC 61300-3-6
contributing to the measurement.
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
The test conditions shall provide return loss
measurement results with an accuracy of better
than ±0,1 dB over the operating wavelength range
11 Adjacent channel crosstalk dB Condition: the adjacent channel isolation shall be
determined as the worst case over all states of
IEC 61300-3-29,
polarization.
IEC 62074-1
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
The test conditions shall provide isolation
measurement results with an accuracy of better
than ±0,1 dB over the operating wavelength range

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No. Test parameter/test method Unit Details

12 Non-adjacent channel dB Condition: the non-adjacent channel isolation shall
crosstalk be determined as the worst case over all states of

polarization.
IEC 61300-3-29,
IEC 62074-1 Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.

The test conditions shall provide isolation

measurement results with an accuracy of better

than ±0,1 dB over the operating wavelength range

13 Total channel crosstalk dB Condition: the minimum total channel isolation

shall be determined as the worst case over all
IEC 61300-3-29,
states of polarization.
IEC 62074-1
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
The test conditions shall provide isolation
measurement results with an accuracy of better
than ±0,1 dB over the operating wavelength range
14 Transient crosstalk dB Categorization, definition and measurement
(Transient isolation/transient method are under consideration
directivity)
15 Channel blocking attenuation dB
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
IEC 61300-3-7 Launch conditions: the wavelength of the source
shall be longer than cut-off wavelength of the
fibre.
Source: the stability at the operating wavelength
shall be better than ±0,05 dB over the measuring
period of at least within 1 h.
Waveband to meet the operating wavelength of
WSS.
Detector system: linearity within ±0,05 dB.
Spectral response matched to source.
Dynamic range within the attenuation values to be
measured.
16 Attenuation without power dB
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
IEC 61300-3-7 Launch conditions: the wavelength of the source
shall be longer than cut-off wavelength of the
fibre.
Source: the stability at the operating wavelength
shall be better than ±0,05 dB over the measuring
period of at least within 1 h.
Waveband to meet the operating wavelength of
WSS.
Detector system: linearity within ±0,05 dB.

Spectral response matched to source.
Dynamic range within the attenuation values to be
measured.
17 Variable attenuation range dB
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
IEC 61300-3-7
Launch conditions: the wavelength of the source
shall be longer than cut-off wavelength of the
fibre.
Source: the stability at the operating wavelength
shall be better than ±0,05 dB over the measuring
period of at least within 1 h.
Waveband to meet the operating wavelength of
WSS.
Detector system linearity within ±0,05 dB.
Spectral response matched to source.
Dynamic range within the attenuation values to be
measured
No. Test parameter/test method Unit Details

18 Variable attenuation resolution dB Method under consideration.

Same as measurement method of switching time
defined in IEC 61300-3-21
19 Attenuation accuracy dB
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m.
IEC 61300-3-14 Launch conditions: the wavelength of the source

shall be longer than cut-off wavelength of the
fibre.
Source: the stability at the operating wavelength
shall be better than ±0,05 dB over the measuring

period of at least within 1 h.

Waveband to meet the operating wavelength of
WSS.
Detector system: linearity within ±0,05 dB.
Spectral response matched to source
20 Response time for attenuation ms Method under consideration.
Same as measurement method of switching time
defined in IEC 61300-3-21
21 Out of band attenuation dB
IEC 61290-7-1
22 Switching time ms
IEC 61300-3-21
23 Polarization dependent loss dB The allowable PDL combination applies to all
combination of input and output ports.
IEC 61300-3-2,
IEC 62074-1
Launch fibre length: ≥1,5 m
24 Polarization mode dispersion ps The allowable PMD combination applies to all
combination of input and output ports
IEC 61300-3-32,
IEC 62074-1
25 Group delay ripple ps IEC 61300-3-38
IEC 61300-3-38
26 Phase ripple rad IEC 61300-3-38
IEC 61300-3-38
27 Chromatic dispersion ps/nm IEC 61300-3-38
IEC 61300-3-38
28 Maximum input power (single dBm Input port: single port
channel)
IEC 61300-2-14
29 Maximum input power (single dBm Input port: single port
port)
IEC 61300-2-14
30 Storage temperature (range) ºC
31 Storage humidity RH %
32 Operating case temperature ºC
33 Operating humidity RH %
34 Temperature control (equipped or not)
35 Supply voltage V
36 Power consumption W
37 Module size
mm × mm × mm
38 Fibre type For example, IEC 60793-2-50
39 Pigtail fibre length m
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No. Test parameter/test method Unit Details

40 Pigtail fibre buffer diameter
µm
41 Optical connector For example, IEC 61754 series

42 Optical connector labelling

43 Electrical interface IEC 62343-4-1, under consideration

44 Communication interfaces IEC 62343-4-1, under consideration
a
50 GHz and 100 GHz are commercially available.

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class B single-mode fibres
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amplifiers
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A third edition is under consideration.
Under consideration.
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 21

INTRODUCTION . 23

1 Domaine d’application . 24

2 Références normatives . 24

3 Termes et définitions . 25

4 Rapport d’essai . 32
5 Composants de référence . 32
6 Exigences de performances . 32
6.1 Dimensions . 32
6.2 Nombre d’échantillons . 33
6.3 Exigences et détails d'essai . 33
Bibliographie . 37

Figure 1 – Illustration de la largeur de bande X-dB . 27
Figure 2 – Illustration de la diaphonie vis à vis du canal adjacent . 28
Figure 3 – I
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