IEC 62149-4:2022

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Fibre optic active components and devices – Performance standards –
Part 4: 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers for Gigabit Ethernet application

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviated terms . 8
4 Product parameters . 8
4.1 Absolute limiting ratings . 8
4.2 Operating environment . 9
4.3 Functional specification. 9
4.4 Diagrams . 10
4.5 Labelling . 11
5 Testing . 11
5.1 General . 11
5.2 Characterization testing . 11
5.3 Performance testing . 12
5.3.1 Sequence of testing . 12
5.3.2 Sample size, sequencing and groupings . 12
6 Environmental specifications . 14
6.1 General safety . 14
6.2 Laser safety . 14
6.3 Electromagnetic emission . 14
Annex A (normative) Sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements . 15

Figure 1 – Receiver section schematic . 10
Figure 2 – Transmitter section schematic . 11

Table 1 – Absolute limiting ratings . 8
Table 2 – Operating environment . 9
Table 3 – Receiver section: functional specification . 9
Table 4 – Transmitter section: functional specification . 10
Table 5 – Transmitter section characterization tests. 12
Table 6 – Receiver section characterization tests . 12
Table 7 – Performance test plan . 13
Table A.1 – Sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements . 15

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FIBRE OPTIC ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND DEVICES –
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS –
Part 4: 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers for Gigabit Ethernet application

FOREWORD
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IEC 62149-4 edition 3.1 contains the third edition (2022-12) [documents 86C/1800/CDV
and 86C/1826/RVC] and its amendment 1 (2025-05) [documents 86C/1946/CDV and
86C/1962/RVC].
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IEC 62149-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 86C: Fibre optic systems and active devices,
of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the normative references are updated;
b) the condition "for short periods" in 4.1 is removed;
c) the absolute limiting rating for soldering temperature in Table 1 is modified;
d) the maximal optical output power (multimode fibre) in Table 4 is increased from −3,5 dBm
to −3 dBm, to align value with the referenced document;
e) a note is added to Table 7 to clarify that out-of-specification products are not allowed to
pass the performance tests.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
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INTRODUCTION
Fibre optic transceivers are used to convert electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa.
This document specifies performance standards for 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers for Gigabit
Ethernet application. The ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 Gigabit Ethernet standard is used as the basis
for determining the optical characteristics of the transceiver, which operates at a line rate of
1,25 Gbit/s.
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FIBRE OPTIC ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND DEVICES –
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS –
Part 4: 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers
for Gigabit Ethernet application

1 Scope
This part of IEC 62149 defines performance specifications for 1 300 nm fibre optic transceiver
modules used for the ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 Gigabit Ethernet application. This document
contains definitions for product performance requirements as well as a series of tests and
measurements, for which clearly defined conditions, severities and pass/fail criteria are
provided. The tests are intended to be run on a "once-off" basis to prove any product’s ability
to satisfy the performance standard’s requirements.
A product that has been shown to meet all the requirements of a performance standard can be
declared as complying with the performance standard but will then be controlled by a quality
assurance/quality conformance program.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-20, Environmental testing – Part 2-20: Tests – Test Ta and Tb: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-38, Environmental testing – Part 2-38: Tests – Test Z/AD: Composite
temperature/humidity cyclic test
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
IEC 60749-25, Semiconductor devices – Mechanical and climatic test methods – Part 25:
Temperature cycling
IEC 60749-26, Semiconductor devices – Mechanical and climatic test methods – Part 26:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity testing – Human body model (HBM)
IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
IEC 60938-1, Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements

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IEC 61300-2-47, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-47: Tests – Thermal shocks
ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, Telecommunications and exchange between information
technology systems – Requirements for local and metropolitan area networks – Part 3: Standard
for Ethernet
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.2 Symbols
E extinction ratio
r
I data input current – high
ih
I data input current – low
il
I output current
out
P alarm off level
a
P alarm on level
d
P optical output power
o
optical input power
P
opt
R data output load
dl
S receiver sensitivity
T ambient operating temperature
amb
TD transmit disable function
T optical output fall time
f
T optical output rise time
r
T storage temperature
stg
V supply voltage
cc
V – V data input voltage – high

ih cc
V – V data input voltage – low

il cc
V nominal operating voltage
nom
V alarm output high voltage
oh
V – V data output voltage – high
oh cc
V alarm output low voltage
ol
V – V data output voltage – low
ol cc
V transmitter differential input voltage swing
pp
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ΔP optical output power change from pre-test value to post-test value
o
ΔS receiver sensitivity change from pre-test value to post-test value
Δλ spectral width (RMS)
λ central wavelength
ce
3.3 Abbreviated terms
BER bit error ratio
ECL emitter-coupled logic
EO electro-optical
ESD electrostatic discharge
HBM human body model
LVTTL low voltage transistor-transistor logic
NRZ non-return-to-zero
PECL pseudo emitter-coupled logic
PRBS pseudo random bit sequence
RH relative humidity
SD signal detect
TTL transistor-transistor logic
TTL/CMOS transistor-transistor logic/complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor
4 Product parameters
4.1 Absolute limiting ratings
Absolute limiting (maximum and/or minimum) ratings, as shown in Table 1, imply that no
catastrophic damage will occur if the product is subjected to these ratings, provided each
limiting parameter is in isolation and all other parameters have values within the normal
performance parameters. It should not be assumed that limiting values of more than one
parameter can be applied at any one time.
Table 1 – Absolute limiting ratings
Parameter Symbol or Minimum Maximum Unit
abbreviated
term
Storage temperature T –40 +85 °C
stg
Ambient operating temperature T –10 +80 °C
amb
Lead soldering temperature  +260 °C
(minimum distance to case specified) (for 10 s)
I
Output current 0 50 mA
out
Data input voltage –0,5 V V
cc
Transmitter differential input voltage swing V 0,30 1,40 V
pp
a
–0,5 V + 40 % × 1,4 V
Supply voltage
nom
b
RH 5 85 %
Relative humidity
a
Nominal operating voltages (V ) of 5 V and 3,3 V apply.
nom
b
No condensation allowed.
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4.2 Operating environment
The parameters for the operating environment are shown in Table 2.
Table 2 – Operating environment
Parameter Symbol or Minimum Maximum Unit
abbreviated
term
a
V V − 5 % × 0,95 V + 5 % × 1,05 V
Supply voltage
cc nom nom
T
Ambient operating temperature 0 70 °C
amb
b
RH 5 85 %
Relative humidity
a
For a nominal operating voltage (V ) of 5 V. For 3,3 V nominal operating voltage, the minimum value is 3,15 V
nom
and the maximum value is 3,45 V.
b
No condensation allowed.
4.3 Functional specification
The specifications in Table 3 and Table 4 describe the functional requirements required to meet
the ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 PHY specifications.
Table 3 – Receiver section: functional specification
Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
a
S –19 dBm
Receiver sensitivity
Maximum optical input power −3 dBm
Optical return loss 12 dB
f
P −45 −20 dBm
Alarm on level
d
f
P −19 dBm
Alarm off level
a
Hysteresis 0,5 4,0 dB
Alarm response time  600 μs
b
V −1,1 −0,8 V
Alarm output high voltage (option 1)
oh
b
V −2,0 −1,6 V
Alarm output low voltage (option 1)
ol
c
V V
2 V
Alarm output high voltage (option 2)
oh cc
c
V 0 0,8 V
Alarm output low voltage (option 2)
ol
d
V – V −1,950 −1,620 V
Data output voltage – low
ol cc
d
V – V −1,045 −0,740 V
Data output voltage – high
oh cc
e g
R
50 Ω
Data output load
dl
NOTE Refer to Table 2 for operating environment.
a –12
Minimum sensitivity and saturation levels for 1E-10 BER measured with a 9 dB extinction ratio source and
(2 – 1) PRBS test signal.
b
These voltages are measured with respect to V .
cc
c
Outputs compatible with TTL and LVTTL inputs.
d
Outputs compatible with 10 K, 10 KH, 100 K ECL and PECL inputs.
e
Outputs terminated to V – 2 V.
cc
f
Alarm triggered when receive sensitivity is below that specified. Hysteresis value specified as P − P .
a d
g
Basic value.
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Table 4 – Transmitter section: functional specification
Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
Central wavelength λ 1 270 1 355 nm
ce
Spectral width (RMS) Δλ 4 nm
a
P −11,0 −3,0 dBm
Optical output power (single-mode fibre)
o
a e
P −11,5 −3,0 dBm
Optical output power (multimode fibre)
o
E
Extinction ratio 9 dB
r
e
Optical output rise time (20 % – 80 %) T 0,26 ns
r
e
T 0,26 ns
Optical output fall time (80 % – 20 %)
f
b
Output eye
d
Transmit disable function (optional) TD
Data input current – low I −350 µA
il
Data input current – high I 350
µA
ih
c
−1,810 −1,475 V
Data input voltage – low V − V

il cc
c
−1,165 −0,880 V
Data input voltage – high V − V

ih cc
Transmitter differential input voltage swing V 0,3 V
pp
NOTE Refer to Table 2 for operating environment.
a
Output eye is power coupled into a single-mode fibre, 62,5/125 multimode fibre, or 50/125 multimode fibre.
b
Compliant with ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3.
c
Compatible with 10K, 10KH, 100K ECL, and PECL signals.
d
Optional transmit disable function. Normal TTL function. Transmitter output enabled with no signal present.
With logic "high" input, transmitter output is disabled.
e
Measured at the output of a mode conditioning patchcord as specified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, 38.11.4.

4.4 Diagrams
The diagrams in Figure 1 and Figure 2 are representative examples for the receiver section and
transmitter section.
Figure 1 – Receiver section schematic

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Figure 2 – Transmitter section schematic
4.5 Labelling
It is recommended that each transceiver (and supporting documentation) be labelled in a
manner visible to the user with at least the following data:
a) this document reference, including variant type;
b) applicable safety warnings.
Labelling requirements for class 1 lasers are given in the laser safety standards referenced
in 6.2.
5 Testing
5.1 General
Initial characterization and qualification shall be undertaken when a build standard has been
completed and frozen. Qualification maintenance is carried using periodic testing programs.
Test conditions for all tests unless otherwise stated are 25 °C ± 2 °C.
5.2 Characterization testing
Characterization shall be carried out on at least 20 products taken from at least three different
manufacturing lots. The test and test limits are given in Table 5 and Table 6.

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Table 5 – Transmitter section characterization tests
Test limit Test limit
a
Parameter Test conditions Unit
minimum maximum
Optical output Single-mode fibre, PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s
−11,0 −3,0 dBm
power modulation
Centre wavelength PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s modulation 1 270 1 355 nm
Spectral width 4 nm
PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s modulation
Extinction ratio 250 Mbit/s square wave 9 dB
PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s modulation
Eye mask test No hits No hits
ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, 38.6.5
Relative intensity
ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, 38.6.4 −120 dB/Hz
noise (RIN)
Rise and fall time 20 % to 80 % 0,26 ns
a
A minimum of 20 devices to be measured at T of 0 °C, 25 °C, and 70 °C ± 2 °C and with V set at minimum
amb cc
operating voltage, at nominal operating voltage (V ), and at maximal operating voltage. Refer to Table 2 for
nom
minimum and maximum operating voltages.

Table 6 – Receiver section characterization tests
Test limit Test limit
a
Parameter Unit
Test conditions
minimum maximum
PRBS modulation NRZ at 1,25 Gbit/s
-12
−19 dBm
Sensitivity at 1E-10 BER
assuming 9 dB extinction ratio source
Alarm level high TTL/CMOS compatible logic level "1"
Alarm level low TTL/CMOS compatible logic level "0"
PRBS modulation NRZ at 1,25 Gbit/s
Alarm on threshold −20 dBm
assuming 9 dB extinction ratio source
PRBS modulation NRZ at 1,25 Gbit/s
Alarm hysteresis 0,5 4,0 dB
assuming 9 dB extinction ratio source
P set to −2,4 dBm Gate for 3 s using
opt
Maximum input errors 3
9 dB extinction ratio source
a
A minimum of 20 devices to be measured at T of 0 °C, 25 °C, and 70 °C ± 2 °C and with V set at minimum
amb cc
operating voltage, at nominal operating voltage (V ), and at maximal operating voltage. Refer to Table 2 for
nom
minimum and maximum operating voltages.

5.3 Performance testing
5.3.1 Sequence of testing
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete.
5.3.2 Sample size, sequencing and groupings
The performance test plan is given in Table 7 and the sample sizes, sequencing and grouping
to be used for the tests are as defined in Annex A. Samples may either be a new product or
sourced from a previous test.
A total of 96 products (95 + 1 control) are required for performance testing. Control devices are
used to determine measurement repeatability.

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Table 7 – Performance test plan
a
No. Test Test methods and conditions
Requirements
Full EO testing per Tests carried out at 0 °C,
0 Meets specification
characterization test 25 °C, 70 °C
requirements
1 Solderability EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-20
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB Steam ageing not required
Visual inspection
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
2 Connector EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit 500 cycles. Clean and measure
mate/demate transmit side every 50 cycles.
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
Same connector
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
3 ESD EO test Max. Min. Unit IEC 60749-26, method HBM
500 V
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
4 Flammability Class UL94-V
5 Mechanical shock EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-27
15 000 m/s , 1,0 ms, 5 times
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
per axis
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
6 Vibration EO test Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-6
200 m/s , 20 Hz to 2 000 Hz,
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS
+0,7 −0,7 dB
4 min per cycle, 4 cycles per
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB axis
o
IEC 60068-2-38
7 Cyclic moisture EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit
10 cycles
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
8 Resistance to EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb,
soldering heat method 2, 350 °C 3,5 s
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
9 Thermal shock EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 61300-2-47

delta temperature 100 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
10 Fast temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit IEC 60749-25

cycle 500 cycles lower soak temperature −40 °C,
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB

upper soak temperature +85 °C,
500 cycles
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
11 Fast temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 10, further 500 cycles
cycle 1 000 cycles
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
12 High temperature EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit 70 °C, V at maximum
cc
endurance 500 h
operating voltage (refer to
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
Table 2)
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
13 High temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 12, further 500 h
endurance 1 000 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
14 High temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 13, further 1 000 h
endurance 2 000 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
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a
No. Test Test methods and conditions
Requirements
15 High temperature EO test As test 14, further 3 000 h
endurance 5 000 h Information only
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
16 Cold storage 500 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit −40 °C
ΔS
+0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
17 Cold storage 1 000 h EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 16, further 500 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
18 Cold storage 2 000 h EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 17, further 1 000 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
19 Damp heat 168 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-78

40 °C / 95 % RH
ΔS
+0,7 −0,7 dB
V at maximum operating
cc
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
voltage (refer to Table 2)
o
20 Damp heat 500 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit As test 19, further 332 h
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
21 Damp heat 1 000 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit As test 20, further 500 h
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
22 Damp heat 1 344 h EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 21, further 344 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
a
For tests 1 to 22, except for tests 4 and 15, pre- and post-test values of receiver sensitivity (S) and optical
output power (P ) shall meet the characterization test limits specified in Table 5 and Table 6.
o
6 Environmental specifications
6.1 General safety
All transceivers meeting this document shall conform to IEC 60950-1.
6.2 Laser safety
Fibre optic transceivers shall be class 1 laser certified under any condition of operation. This
includes single fault conditions whether coupled into a fibre or out of an open bore. Transceivers
shall be certified to be in conformance to IEC 60825-1.
Laser safety standards and regulations require that the manufacturer of a laser product provide
information about the product’s laser, safety features, labelling, use, maintenance and service.
This documentation shall explicitly define requirements and usage restrictions on the host
system necessary to meet these safety certifications.
6.3 Electromagnetic emission
Products defined in this document shall comply with IEC 60938-1 for the limitation of
electromagnetic interference.
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Part 4: 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers for Gigabit Ethernet application

Composants et dispositifs actifs fibroniques – Normes de performance –

Partie 4: Émetteurs-récepteurs fibroniques de 1 300 nm pour application Gigabit

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviated terms . 8
4 Product parameters . 8
4.1 Absolute limiting ratings . 8
4.2 Operating environment . 9
4.3 Functional specification. 9
4.4 Diagrams . 10
4.5 Labelling . 11
5 Testing . 11
5.1 General . 11
5.2 Characterization testing . 11
5.3 Performance testing . 12
5.3.1 Sequence of testing . 12
5.3.2 Sample size, sequencing and groupings . 12
6 Environmental specifications . 14
6.1 General safety . 14
6.2 Laser safety . 14
6.3 Electromagnetic emission . 14
Annex A (normative) Sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements . 15

Figure 1 – Receiver section schematic . 10
Figure 2 – Transmitter section schematic . 11

Table 1 – Absolute limiting ratings . 8
Table 2 – Operating environment . 9
Table 3 – Receiver section: functional specification . 9
Table 4 – Transmitter section: functional specification . 10
Table 5 – Transmitter section characterization tests. 12
Table 6 – Receiver section characterization tests . 12
Table 7 – Performance test plan . 13
Table A.1 – Sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements . 15

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FIBRE OPTIC ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND DEVICES –
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS –
Part 4: 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers
for Gigabit Ethernet application

FOREWORD
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IEC 62149-4 has been prepared by subcommittee 86C: Fibre optic systems and active devices,
of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the normative references are updated;
b) the condition "for short periods" in 4.1 is removed;
c) the absolute limiting rating for soldering temperature in Table 1 is modified;
d) the maximal optical output power (multimode fibre) in Table 4 is increased from −3,5 dBm
to −3 dBm, to align value with the referenced document;

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e) a note is added to Table 7 to clarify that out-of-specification products are not allowed to
pass the performance tests.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
86C/1800/CDV 86C/1826/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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A list of all parts of the IEC 62149 series, published under the general title Fibre optic active
components and devices – Performance standards, can be found on the IEC website.
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INTRODUCTION
Fibre optic transceivers are used to convert electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa.
This document specifies performance standards for 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers for Gigabit
Ethernet application. The ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 Gigabit Ethernet standard is used as the basis
for determining the optical characteristics of the transceiver, which operates at a line rate of
1,25 Gbit/s.
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FIBRE OPTIC ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND DEVICES –
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS –
Part 4: 1 300 nm fibre optic transceivers
for Gigabit Ethernet application

1 Scope
This part of IEC 62149 defines performance specifications for 1 300 nm fibre optic transceiver
modules used for the ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 Gigabit Ethernet application. This document
contains definitions for product performance requirements as well as a series of tests and
measurements, for which clearly defined conditions, severities and pass/fail criteria are
provided. The tests are intended to be run on a "once-off" basis to prove any product’s ability
to satisfy the performance standard’s requirements.
A product that has been shown to meet all the requirements of a performance standard can be
declared as complying with the performance standard but will then be controlled by a quality
assurance/quality conformance program.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-20, Environmental testing – Part 2-20: Tests – Test Ta and Tb: Test methods for
solderability and resistance to soldering heat of devices with leads
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-38, Environmental testing – Part 2-38: Tests – Test Z/AD: Composite
temperature/humidity cyclic test
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
IEC 60749-25, Semiconductor devices – Mechanical and climatic test methods – Part 25:
Temperature cycling
IEC 60749-26, Semiconductor devices – Mechanical and climatic test methods – Part 26:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity testing – Human body model (HBM)
IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements
IEC 60938-1, Fixed inductors for electromagnetic interference suppression – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 61300-2-47, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-47: Tests – Thermal shocks
ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, Telecommunications and exchange between information
technology systems – Requirements for local and metropolitan area networks – Part 3: Standard
for Ethernet
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.2 Symbols
E extinction ratio
r
I data input current – high
ih
I data input current – low
il
I output current
out
P alarm off level
a
P alarm on level
d
P optical output power
o
optical input power
P
opt
R data output load
dl
S receiver sensitivity
T ambient operating temperature
amb
TD transmit disable function
T optical output fall time
f
T optical output rise time
r
T storage temperature
stg
V supply voltage
cc
V – V data input voltage – high

ih cc
V – V data input voltage – low

il cc
V nominal operating voltage
nom
V alarm output high voltage
oh
V – V data output voltage – high
oh cc
V alarm output low voltage
ol
V – V data output voltage – low
ol cc
V transmitter differential input voltage swing
pp
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ΔP optical output power change from pre-test value to post-test value
o
ΔS receiver sensitivity change from pre-test value to post-test value
Δλ spectral width (RMS)
λ central wavelength
ce
3.3 Abbreviated terms
BER bit error ratio
ECL emitter-coupled logic
EO electro-optical
ESD electrostatic discharge
HBM human body model
LVTTL low voltage transistor-transistor logic
NRZ non-return-to-zero
PECL pseudo emitter-coupled logic
PRBS pseudo random bit sequence
RH relative humidity
SD signal detect
TTL transistor-transistor logic
TTL/CMOS transistor-transistor logic/complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor
4 Product parameters
4.1 Absolute limiting ratings
Absolute limiting (maximum and/or minimum) ratings, as shown in Table 1, imply that no
catastrophic damage will occur if the product is subjected to these ratings, provided each
limiting parameter is in isolation and all other parameters have values within the normal
performance parameters. It should not be assumed that limiting values of more than one
parameter can be applied at any one time.
Table 1 – Absolute limiting ratings
Parameter Symbol or Minimum Maximum Unit
abbreviated
term
Storage temperature T −40 +85 °C
stg
Ambient operating temperature T −10 +80 °C
amb
Lead soldering temperature  +260 °C
(minimum distance to case specified) (for 10 s)
I
Output current 0 50 mA
out
Data input voltage −0,5 V V
cc
Transmitter differential input voltage swing V 0,30 1,40 V
pp
a
−0,5 V + 40 % V
Supply voltage
nom
b
RH 5 85 %
Relative humidity
a
Nominal operating voltages (V ) of 5 V and 3,3 V apply.
nom
b
No condensation allowed.
4.2 Operating environment
The parameters for the operating environment are shown in Table 2.
Table 2 – Operating environment
Parameter Symbol or Minimum Maximum Unit
abbreviated
term
a
V V − 5 % V + 5 % V
Supply voltage
cc nom nom
T
Ambient operating temperature 0 70 °C
amb
b
Relative humidity RH 5 85 %
a
For a nominal operating voltage (V ) of 5 V. For 3,3 V nominal operating voltage, the minimum value is 3,15 V
nom
and the maximum value is 3,45 V.
b
No condensation allowed.
4.3 Functional specification
The specifications in Table 3 and Table 4 describe the functional requirements required to meet
the ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3 PHY specifications.
Table 3 – Receiver section: functional specification
Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
a
S −19 dBm
Receiver sensitivity
Maximum optical input power −3 dBm
Optical return loss 12 dB
f
P −45 −20 dBm
Alarm on level
d
f
P −19 dBm
Alarm off level
a
Hysteresis 0,5 4,0 dB
Alarm response time  600
µs
b
V
−1,1 −0,8 V
Alarm output high voltage (option 1)
oh
b
V −2,0 −1,6 V
Alarm output low voltage (option 1)
ol
c
V 2 V V
Alarm output high voltage (option 2)
oh cc
c
V 0 0,8 V
Alarm output low voltage (option 2)
ol
d
V – V −1,950 −1,620 V
Data output voltage – low
ol cc
d
V – V −1,045 −0,740 V
Data output voltage – high
oh cc
e g
R 50 Ω
Data output load
dl
NOTE Refer to Table 2 for operating environment.
a
Minimum sensitivity and saturation levels for 1E-12 BER measured with a 9 dB extinction ratio source and
(2 – 1) PRBS test signal.
b
These voltages are measured with respect to V .
cc
c
Outputs compatible with TTL and LVTTL inputs.
d
Outputs compatible with 10K, 10KH, 100K ECL and PECL inputs.
e
Outputs terminated to V – 2 V.
cc
f
Alarm triggered when receive sensitivity is below that specified. Hysteresis value specified as P − P .
a d
g
Basic value.
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Table 4 – Transmitter section: functional specification
Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
Central wavelength λ 1 270 1 355 nm
ce
Spectral width (RMS) Δλ 4 nm
a
Optical output power (single-mode fibre) P −11,0 −3,0 dBm
o
a e
P −11,5 −3,0 dBm
Optical output power (multimode fibre)
o
Extinction ratio E 9 dB
r
e
T
Optical output rise time (20 % – 80 %)  0,26 ns
r
e
Optical output fall time (80 % – 20 %) T 0,26 ns
f
b
Output eye
d
TD
Transmit disable function (optional)
I
Data input current – low −350 µA
il
Data input current – high I 350 µA
ih
c
−1,810 −1,475 V
Data input voltage – low V − V

il cc
c
Data input voltage – high V − V −1,165 −0,880 V

ih cc
Transmitter differential input voltage swing V 0,3 V
pp
NOTE Refer to Table 2 for operating environment.
a
Output eye is power coupled into a single-mode fibre, 62,5/125 multimode fibre, or 50/125 multimode fibre.
b
Compliant with ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3.
c
Compatible with 10K, 10KH, 100K ECL, and PECL signals.
d
Optional transmit disable function. Normal TTL function. Transmitter output enabled with no signal present.
With logic "high" input, transmitter output is disabled.
e
Measured at the output of a mode conditioning patchcord as specified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, 38.11.4.

4.4 Diagrams
The diagrams in Figure 1 and Figure 2 are representative examples for the receiver section and
transmitter section.
Figure 1 – Receiver section schematic

Figure 2 – Transmitter section schematic
4.5 Labelling
It is recommended that each transceiver (and supporting documentation) be labelled in a
manner visible to the user with at least the following data:
a) this document reference, including variant type;
b) applicable safety warnings.
Labelling requirements for class 1 lasers are given in the laser safety standards referenced
in 6.2.
5 Testing
5.1 General
Initial characterization and qualification shall be undertaken when a build standard has been
completed and frozen. Qualification maintenance is carried using periodic testing programs.
Test conditions for all tests unless otherwise stated are 25 °C ± 2 °C.
5.2 Characterization testing
Characterization shall be carried out on at least 20 products taken from at least three different
manufacturing lots. The test and test limits are given in Table 5 and Table 6.

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Table 5 – Transmitter section characterization tests
Test limit Test limit
a
Parameter Test conditions Unit
minimum maximum
Optical output Single-mode fibre, PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s
−11,0 −3,0 dBm
power modulation
Centre wavelength PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s modulation 1 270 1 355 nm
Spectral width 4 nm
PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s modulation
Extinction ratio 250 Mbit/s square wave 9 dB
PRBS 2 – 1 at 1,25 Gbit/s modulation
Eye mask test No hits No hits
ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, 38.6.5
Relative intensity
ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-3:2021, 38.6.4 −120 dB/Hz
noise (RIN)
Rise and fall time 20 % to 80 % 0,26 ns
a
A minimum of 20 devices to be measured at T of 0 °C, 25 °C, and 70 °C ± 2 °C and with V set at minimum
amb cc
operating voltage, at nominal operating voltage (V ), and at maximal operating voltage. Refer to Table 2 for
nom
minimum and maximum operating voltages.

Table 6 – Receiver section characterization tests
Test limit Test limit
a
Parameter Unit
Test conditions
minimum maximum
Sensitivity PRBS modulation NRZ at 1,25 Gbit/s assuming
−19 dBm
at 1E-12 BER 9 dB extinction ratio source
Alarm level high TTL/CMOS compatible logic level "1"
Alarm level low TTL/CMOS compatible logic level "0"
PRBS modulation NRZ at 1,25 Gbit/s assuming
Alarm on threshold −20,0 dBm
9 dB extinction ratio source
PRBS modulation NRZ at 1,25 Gbit/s assuming
Alarm hysteresis 0,5 4 dB
9 dB extinction ratio source
P set to −2,4 dBm gate for 3 s using 9 dB
Maximum input
opt
errors
extinction ratio source
a
A minimum of 20 devices to be measured at T of 0 °C, 25 °C, and 70 °C ± 2 °C and with V set at minimum
amb cc
operating voltage, at nominal operating voltage (V ), and at maximal operating voltage. Refer to Table 2 for
nom
minimum and maximum operating voltages.

5.3 Performance testing
5.3.1 Sequence of testing
Performance testing is undertaken when characterization testing is complete.
5.3.2 Sample size, sequencing and groupings
The performance test plan is given in Table 7 and the sample sizes, sequencing and grouping
to be used for the tests are as defined in Annex A. Samples may either be a new product or
sourced from a previous test.
A total of 96 products (95 + 1 control) are required for performance testing. Control devices are
used to determine measurement repeatability.

Table 7 – Performance test plan
a
No. Test Test methods and conditions
Requirements
Full EO testing per Tests carried out at 0 °C,
0 Meets specification
characterization test 25 °C, 70 °C
requirements
1 Solderability EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-20
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB Steam ageing not required
Visual inspection
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
2 Connector EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit 500 cycles. Clean and measure
mate/demate transmit side every 50 cycles.
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
Same connector
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
3 ESD EO test Max. Min. Unit IEC 60749-26, method HBM
500 V
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
4 Flammability Class UL94-V
5 Mechanical shock EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-27
15 000 m/s , 1,0 ms, 5 times
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
per axis
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
6 Vibration EO test Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-6
200 m/s , 20 Hz to 2 000 Hz,
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS
+0,7 −0,7 dB
4 min per cycle, 4 cycles per
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB axis
o
IEC 60068-2-38
7 Cyclic moisture EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit
10 cycles
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
8 Resistance to EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb,
soldering heat method 2, 350 °C 3,5 s
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
9 Thermal shock EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 61300-2-47

delta temperature 100 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
10 Fast temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit IEC 60749-25

cycle 500 cycles lower soak temperature −40 °C,
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB

upper soak temperature +85 °C,
500 cycles
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
11 Fast temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 10, further 500 cycles
cycle 1 000 cycles
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
12 High temperature EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit 70 °C, V at maximum
cc
endurance 500 h
operating voltage (refer to
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
Table 2)
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
13 High temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 12, further 500 h
endurance 1 000 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
14 High temperature EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 13, further 1 000 h
endurance 2 000 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
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a
No. Test Test methods and conditions
Requirements
15 High temperature EO test As test 14, further 3 000 h
endurance 5 000 h Information only
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
16 Cold storage 500 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit −40 °C
ΔS
+0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
17 Cold storage 1 000 h EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 16, further 500 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
18 Cold storage 2 000 h EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 17, further 1 000 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
19 Damp heat 168 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit IEC 60068-2-78

40 °C / 95 % RH
ΔS
+0,7 −0,7 dB
V at maximum operating
cc
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
voltage (refer to Table 2)
o
20 Damp heat 500 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit As test 19, further 332 h
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
21 Damp heat 1 000 h EO test 25 °C Max. Min. Unit As test 20, further 500 h
ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP
+0,5 −0,5 dB
o
22 Damp heat 1 344 h EO test Max. Min. Unit As test 21, further 344 h
0 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C ΔS +0,7 −0,7 dB
ΔP +0,5 −0,5 dB
o
a
For tests 1 to 22, except for tests 4 and 15, pre- and post-test values of receiver sensitivity (S) and optical
output power (P ) shall meet the characterization test limits specified in Table 5 and Table 6.
o
6 Environmental specifications
6.1 General safety
All transceivers meeting this document shall conform to IEC 60950-1.
6.2 Laser safety
Fibre optic transceivers shall be class 1 laser certified under any condition of operation. This
includes single fault conditions whether coupled into a fibre or out of an open bore. Transceivers
shall be certified to be in conformance to IEC 60825-1.
Laser safety standards and regulations require that the manufacturer of a laser product provide
information about the product’s laser, safety features, labelling, use, maintenance and service.
This documentation shall explicitly define requirements and usage restrictions on the host
system necessary to meet these safety certifications.
6.3 Electromagnetic emission
Products defined in this document shall comply with IEC 60938-1 for the limitation of
electromagnetic interference.
Annex A
(normative)
Sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements

Table A.1 shows sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements.
Table A.1 – Sample size, sequencing and grouping requirements
Test Sample size Source
0 Initial testing 95 New
1 Solderability 11 Test 0
2 Connector mate/demate 11 Test 1
3 ESD 6 Test 2
4 Flammability 5 Test 2
5 Mechanical shock 11 Test 0
6 Vibration 11 Test 5
7 Cyclic moisture 11 Test 0
8 Resistance to solder heat 11 Test 7
9 Thermal shock 11 Test 8
10 Fast temperature cycle 500 cycles 11 Test 0
11 Fast temperature cycle 1 000 cycles 11 Test 10
12 High temperature endurance 500 h 25 Test 0
13 High temperature endurance 1 000 h 25 Test 12
14 High temperature endurance 2 000 h 25 Test 13
15 High temperature endurance 5 000 h 25 Test 14
16 Cold storage 500 h 11 Test 0
17 Cold storage 1 000 h 11 Test 16
18 Cold storage 2 000 h 11 Test 17
19 Damp heat 168 h 11 Test 0
20 Damp heat 500 h 11 Test 19
21 Damp heat 1 000 h 11 Test 20
22 Damp heat 1 344 h 11 Test 21

The tests of Table A.1 are each intended to be performed individually and in parallel on products,
although products from a previous test may be used if desired. Mechanical tests may also be
carried out on parts of an identical build or structure but intended for use at different bit rates.

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 17
INTRODUCTION . 19
1 Domaine d’application . 20
2 Références normatives . 20
3 Termes, définitions, symboles et abréviations . 21
3.1 Termes et définitions . 21
3.2 Symboles . 21
3.3 Abréviations . 22
4 Paramètres relatifs au produit . 22
4.1 Valeurs limites absolues . 22
4.2 Environnement de fonctionnement . 23
4.3 Spécification fonctionnelle . 23
4.4 Schémas . 25
4.5 Etiquetage . 26
5 Essais . 26
5.1 Généralités . 26
5.2 Essais de caractérisation . 26
5.3 Essais de performance . 27
5.3.1 Séquence d'essais . 27
5.3.2 Nombre, séquences et groupements d'échantillons . 27
6 Spécifications relatives à l’environnement . 30
6.1 Sécurité générale . 30
6.2 Sécurité du laser . 30
6.3 Emission électromagnétique . 30
Annex A (normative) Exigences relatives aux nombre, séquences et groupements
d'échantillons . 31

Figure 1 – Schéma de section du récepteur . 25
Figure 2 – Schéma de section de l'émetteur. 26

Tableau 1 – Valeurs limites absolues . 23
Tableau 2 – Environnement de fonctionnement . 23
Tableau 3 – Section du récepteur: spécification fonctionnelle . 24
Tableau 4 – Section de l'émetteur: spécification fonctionnelle . 25
Tableau 5 – Essais de caractérisation de la section d'émetteur . 27
Tableau 6 – Essais de caractérisation de la section du récepteur . 27
Tableau 7 – Plan d'essais de performance . 28
Tableau A.1 – Exigences relatives aux nombre, séquences et groupements
d'échantillons . 31

COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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COMPOSANTS ET DISPOSITIFS ACTIFS FIBRONIQUES –
NORMES DE PERFORMANCE –
Partie 4: Émetteurs-récepteurs fibroniques de 1 300 nm
pour application Gigabit Ethernet

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L'IEC 62149-4 a été établie par le sous-comité 86C: Systèmes et dispositifs actifs à fibres
optiques, du comité d'études 86 de l’IEC: Fibres optiques. Il s'agit d'une Norme internationale.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2010. Cette édition
constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition
précédente:
a) mise à jour des références normatives;
b) suppression de la condition "pour de courtes périodes" au 4.1;
c) modification des valeurs limites absolues pour la température de brasage au Tableau 1;

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d) augmentation de la puissance de sortie optique maximale (fib
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