IEC TR 62221:2012
Optical fibres - Measurement methods - Microbending sensitivity
OVERVIEW
IEC/TR 62221:2012(E) describes four methods (A, B, C and D) for the measurement of microbending sensitivity of optical fibres. These four methods are distinguished by the equipment being used for measurements and their applications:
- method A using an expandable drum and applies to category A1 and class B fibres;
- method B using a fixed diameter drum and applies to category A1 and class B fibres;
- method C using a plate and applied loads and applies to category A1 and class B fibres;
- method D using a "basketweave" wrap on a fixed diameter drum, and applies to category A1 and class B fibres. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2001, and constitutes a technical and editorial revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are:
- updates related to B6 (bend-insensitive) category single-mode fibres;
- inclusion of a definition for microbending and general properties;
- expansion of general considerations;
- more details given for each method;
- addition of an Annex A. Key words: measurement of microbending sensitivity of optical fibres
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2012 |
| No. of Pages | 24 |
| ICS Classification | 33.180.10 Fibres and cables |
| Committee | TC 86/SC 86A |
| Available for Purchase | For sale in Singapore only |
| Adoption | IEC |