Standards library
Practical summaries of the international standards that govern fiber optics — with links to the official sources. Standards texts are copyrighted by their publishers; always obtain the official document.
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IEC
61280-4-1 / 61280-4-2
Installed cabling attenuation measurement (MM / SM)
The reference field-test methods for installed links: one-cord reference, encircled-flux launch for multimode (4-1) and single-mode link testing incl. OTDR usage (4-2). Adopted by TIA-526-14/526-7.
IEC
61300-3-35
Fibre optic connector endface visual inspection
Defines inspection zones (core, cladding, adhesive, contact) and pass/fail criteria for scratches and defects — the basis of every 'inspect before you connect' program.