IEC/SC 86A - Fibres and cables
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.
Fibres et câbles
Préparer des normes internationales pour les fibres optiques et les câbles optiques couvrant tous les types d'applications de communication. Cette activité couvre la terminologie, les caractéristiques génériques, les méthodes de test et de mesure, ainsi que les spécifications de tous les types de fibres optiques monomodes et multimodes, ainsi que de tous les types de câbles intérieurs et extérieurs pour fibres optiques, afin de garantir la fiabilité des performances et du fonctionnement du système.
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IEC/SC 86A is a Subcommittee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Fibres and cables" 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. This committee has published 244 standards.
IEC/SC 86A develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. 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. Currently, there are 244 published standards from this subcommittee.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes international standards. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO brings together experts from 170+ member countries to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
A Subcommittee (SC) in ISO 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.