IEC/SC 86A - IEC_SC_86A

IEC/SC 86A is a Subcommittee within CLC. It is named "IEC_SC_86A" and is responsible for: To prepare international standards for optical fibres and optical cables embracing all types of communications applications. This activity covers terminology, generic characteristics, test and measurement methods and specifications for all types of single-mode and multimode optical fibres and all types of optical fibre indoor and outdoor cables to ensure reliable system performance and operation. Mr Henk Woldhuis was approved as interim Convenor until the appointment process can be completed. This committee has published 244 standards.

IEC/SC 86A develops CLC standards in the area of V28 - FIBRE OPTICS. The scope of work includes: To prepare international standards for optical fibres and optical cables embracing all types of communications applications. This activity covers terminology, generic characteristics, test and measurement methods and specifications for all types of single-mode and multimode optical fibres and all types of optical fibre indoor and outdoor cables to ensure reliable system performance and operation. Mr Henk Woldhuis was approved as interim Convenor until the appointment process can be completed. Currently, there are 244 published standards from this subcommittee.

CLC is a standardization organization that develops and publishes standards to support industry, commerce, and regulatory requirements.

A Subcommittee (SC) in CLC operates under a Technical Committee and focuses on a specific subset of the TC's scope. Subcommittees develop standards and technical specifications in their specialized area, reporting to their parent Technical Committee. They may also have working groups for detailed technical work.