Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector optical interfaces - Part 3-8: Optical interface, 2,5 mm and 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical 8 degrees angled-APC composite ferrule using titanium as fibre surrounding material, single mode fibre (IEC 61755-3-8:2009)

IEC 61755-3-8:2009 defines dimensional limits and material properties of a 2,5 mm and a 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical composite ferrule optical interface to meet specific requirements for APC fibre-to-fibre interconnection. The composite ferrule uses different materials in the end face contact zone and in ferrule to sleeve contact zone. The specified materials for each zone are zirconia (ZrO2) for the ferrule to sleeve contact zone and titanium for the end face contact zone. Ferrules made from the material specified in this standard are suitable for use in categories C, U, E and O as defined in IEC 61753-1.

Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Optische Schnittstellen von Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern - Teil 3-8: Optische Schnittstelle - Zylindrische 8 Grad abgeschrägte APC-Composite-Ferrulen mit 2,5 mm und 1,25 mm Durchmesser für Einmodenfaser, mit Titan als Material für die Faserfassung, Einmoden LWL (IEC 61755-3-8:2009)

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Interfaces optiques de connecteurs pour fibres optiques - Partie 3-8: Interfaces optiques, férules composites cylindriques APC-angle de 8 degrés, de diamètre 2,5 mm et 1,25 mm, utilisant le titane comme matériau entourant la fibre, fibres unimodales (CEI 61755-3-8:2009)

La CEI 61755-3-8:2009 définit les limites dimensionnelles et les propriétés du matériau d'une interface optique avec une férule cylindrique en composite de diamètre de 2,5 et 1,25 mm, afin de satisfaire aux exigences des interconnexions fibre-à-fibre APC. La férule composite met en jeu différents matériaux dans la zone de contact des extrémités de fibres, et dans la zone de contact manchon - férule. Les matériaux spécifiques pour chaque zone sont le zircone (ZrO2) pour la zone de contact férule - manchon, et le titane pour la zone de contact de l'extrémité. Les férules constituées par le matériau spécifié dans la présente norme sont adaptées à une utilisation dans les catégories C, U, E et O, telles que définies dans la CEI 61753-1.

Optični spojni elementi in pasivne komponente -Optični vmesniki konektorja optičnih vlaken - 3-8. del: Optični vmesnik, cilindrična tulka s čelom pod kotom 8 stopinj iz kompozita APC s premeroma 2,5 mm in 1,25 mm, obdajajoči material iz titanovih vlaken, enorodno vlakno (IEC 61755-3-8:2009)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
22-Mar-2009
Technical Committee
iTEL - Communication cables
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Mar-2009
Due Date
10-May-2009
Completion Date
23-Mar-2009

Relations

Effective Date
26-Nov-2024

Overview

EN 61755-3-8:2009 (IEC 61755-3-8:2009) specifies the optical interface and material requirements for cylindrical angled-APC composite ferrules used with single‑mode fibre. The standard covers 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm diameter ferrules with an 8° APC end‑face and defines dimensional limits, material zones and performance-related parameters to ensure repeatable low‑loss fibre‑to‑fibre interconnection.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Composite ferrule construction: two-zone ferrule with titanium as the fibre‑surrounding material in the end‑face contact zone and zirconia (ZrO2) for the ferrule‑to‑sleeve contact zone.
  • Diameters and APC angle: applies to 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm cylindrical ferrules with an 8° angled‑APC end face.
  • Dimensional limits and grades: interface parameter tables define allowable ranges (grades A–D) for critical metrics such as ferrule outside diameter (e.g. 2.4985–2.4995 mm for 2.5 mm ferrules), end‑face spherical radius, apex offset and fibre core radial tolerance.
  • Mechanical/contact requirements: minimum contact forces are specified (e.g. 4.9 N for 2.5 mm, 2.9 N for 1.25 mm ferrules) with nominal material constants (Titanium: Young’s Modulus ~105 GPa, Poisson’s ratio 0.34) used for performance calculations.
  • Performance-affecting parameters: the standard explains how lateral, angular and longitudinal offsets between mating ferrules are influenced by factors such as ferrule OD, fibre hole concentricity, cladding clearance, alignment sleeve ID, end‑face radius and thermal/axial effects.
  • Spherical undercut and compensation: formulas and informative annex define maximum allowed fibre undercut considering contact force, thermal expansion and permanent fibre withdrawal.

Applications and who uses this standard

  • Connector manufacturers designing or qualifying APC fibre optic connectors with composite ferrules (titanium ZrO2 combination) for single‑mode networks.
  • Component and assembly engineers specifying ferrule tolerances, end‑face geometry and material selection for high‑performance interconnects.
  • Test labs and QA teams validating optical interfaces against dimensional and mechanical criteria to achieve predictable attenuation and repeatability.
  • Network equipment OEMs and systems integrators requiring reliable single‑mode APC connections in telecom, datacom, FTTx and precision instrumentation.

Related standards

  • IEC/EN 61755‑3 series - other optical interface parts
  • IEC 61753‑1 - performance categories (standard notes ferrules are suitable for categories C, U, E and O)

Keywords: EN 61755‑3‑8, IEC 61755‑3‑8, fibre optic connector, APC, angled‑APC, composite ferrule, titanium ferrule, zirconia ferrule, 2.5 mm, 1.25 mm, single mode fibre, optical interface, ferrule dimensions.

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SIST EN 61755-3-8:2009 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector optical interfaces - Part 3-8: Optical interface, 2,5 mm and 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical 8 degrees angled-APC composite ferrule using titanium as fibre surrounding material, single mode fibre (IEC 61755-3-8:2009)". This standard covers: IEC 61755-3-8:2009 defines dimensional limits and material properties of a 2,5 mm and a 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical composite ferrule optical interface to meet specific requirements for APC fibre-to-fibre interconnection. The composite ferrule uses different materials in the end face contact zone and in ferrule to sleeve contact zone. The specified materials for each zone are zirconia (ZrO2) for the ferrule to sleeve contact zone and titanium for the end face contact zone. Ferrules made from the material specified in this standard are suitable for use in categories C, U, E and O as defined in IEC 61753-1.

IEC 61755-3-8:2009 defines dimensional limits and material properties of a 2,5 mm and a 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical composite ferrule optical interface to meet specific requirements for APC fibre-to-fibre interconnection. The composite ferrule uses different materials in the end face contact zone and in ferrule to sleeve contact zone. The specified materials for each zone are zirconia (ZrO2) for the ferrule to sleeve contact zone and titanium for the end face contact zone. Ferrules made from the material specified in this standard are suitable for use in categories C, U, E and O as defined in IEC 61753-1.

SIST EN 61755-3-8:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector
optical interfaces - Part 3-8: Optical interface, 2,5 mm and 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical 8
degrees angled-APC composite ferrule using titanium as fibre surrounding material,
single mode fibre (IEC 61755-3-8:2009)
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Optische Schnittstellen
von Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern - Teil 3-8: Optische Schnittstelle - Zylindrische 8
Grad abgeschrägte APC-Composite-Ferrulen mit 2,5 mm und 1,25 mm Durchmesser für
Einmodenfaser, mit Titan als Material für die Faserfassung, Einmoden LWL (IEC 61755-
3-8:2009)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Interfaces optiques
de connecteurs pour fibres optiques - Partie 3-8: Interfaces optiques, férules composites
cylindriques APC-angle de 8 degrés, de diamètre 2,5 mm et 1,25 mm, utilisant le titane
comme matériau entourant la fibre, fibres unimodales (CEI 61755-3-8:2009)
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ICS:
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61755-3-8
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.180.20
English version
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components -
Fibre optic connector optical interfaces -
Part 3-8: Optical interface, 2,5 mm and 1,25 mm diameter
cylindrical 8 degrees angled-APC composite ferrule
using titanium as fibre surrounding material, single mode fibre
(IEC 61755-3-8:2009)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion  Lichtwellenleiter -
et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Verbindungselemente
Interfaces optiques de connecteurs und passive Bauteile -
pour fibres optiques - Optische Schnittstellen
Partie 3-8: Interfaces optiques, von Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern -
férules composites cylindriques Teil 3-8: Optische Schnittstelle -
APC-angle de 8 degrés, Zylindrische 8 Grad abgeschrägte
de diamètre 2,5 mm et 1,25 mm, APC-Composite-Ferrulen mit 2,5 mm
utilisant le titane comme matériau und 1,25 mm Durchmesser
entourant la fibre, fibres unimodales für Einmodenfaser, mit Titan als Material
(CEI 61755-3-8:2009) für die Faserfassung, Einmoden LWL
(IEC 61755-3-8:2009)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-02-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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© 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61755-3-8:2009 E
Foreword
The text of document 86B/2769/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61755-3-8, prepared by SC 86B, Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC TC 86, Fibre optics, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61755-3-8 on 2009-02-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-11-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-02-01
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61755-3-8:2009 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 61753-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61753-1:2007 (not modified).
IEC 61755-3 NOTE  Harmonized in EN 61755-3 series (partially modified).
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IEC 61755-3-8
Edition 1.0 2009-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic
connector optical interfaces –
Part 3-8: Optical interface, 2,5 mm and 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical 8 degrees
angled-APC composite ferrule using titanium as fibre surrounding material, single
mode fibre
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques – Interfaces
optiques de connecteurs pour fibres optiques –
Partie 3-8: Interfaces optiques, férules composites cylindriques
APC-angle de 8 degrés, de diamètre 2,5 mm et 1,25 mm, utilisant le titane comme
matériau entourant la fibre, fibres unimodales

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
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CODE PRIX
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 2-8318-1023-3
– 2 – 61755-3-8 © IEC:2009
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 Scope.5
2 Description .5
3 Interface parameters for APC ferrule independent from the ferrule material.6
Annex A (informative) .9
Bibliography.10

Figure 1 – Interface dimensions for APC ferrule.6
Figure 2 – Fibre core location .6
Figure 3 – Interface dimension of the end face contact zone.7

Table 1 – Optical interface parameter values for 2,5 mm diameter APC ferrule .7
Table 2 – Optical interface parameter values for 1,25 mm diameter APC ferrule .8

61755-3-8 © IEC:2009 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR OPTICAL INTERFACES –

Part 3-8: Optical interface, 2,5 mm and 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical
8 degrees angled-APC composite ferrule using titanium as fibre
surrounding material, single mode fibre

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