FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS - BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES - PART 3-2: EXAMINATION AND MEASUREMENTS - POLARIZATION DEPENDENT LOSS IN A SINGLE-MODE FIBRE OPTIC DEVICE
International Electrotechnical Committee
FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Measurement methods
3.1 All states method
3.2 Mueller matrix method
4 Apparatus
4.1 Optical source (S)
4.2 Temporary joint (TJ)
4.3 Polarization state change system (PSCS)
4.3.1 All states method
4.3.2 Mueller matrix method
4.4 Reference branching device (RBD) (optional)
4.5 Detectors (D)
4.6 Data read-out/recording/processing devices
5 Procedure
5.1 Preparation of specimens
5.2 Pre-conditioning
5.3 Initial measurements
5.4 Test precautions
5.5 Reference measurement
5.6 Device measurement
6 Data analysis
6.1 All states method
6.2 Mueller matrix method
7 Details to be specified
Annex A (informative) - Measurement uncertainties
Describes measurement methods to determine the dependence of loss in a single-mode fibre optic device to changes in polarization.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | International Electrotechnical Committee |
| Committee | TC 86 |
