BS EN 61290-3-2:2008

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Symbols, acronyms and abbreviations
4 Apparatus
5 Test specimen
6 Procedure
  6.1 Frequency-scanning technique: calibration
  6.2 Frequency-scanning technique: measurement
  6.3 Selected-frequency technique: calibration and
      measurement
  6.4 Measurement accuracy limitations
7 Calculation
  7.1 Calculation of calibration results
  7.2 Calculation of test results for the frequency-scanning
      technique
  7.3 Calculation of test results for the selected-frequency
      technique
8 Test results
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications
Bibliography

Describes uniform requirements for accurate and reliable measurements, by means of the electrical spectrum analyzer (ESA) method, of the noise figure, as defined in IEC 61291-1.

IEC 61290-3-2:2008 applies to optical fibre amplifiers (OFA) using active fibres, containing rare-earth dopants, presently commercially available. Establishes uniform requirements for accurate and reliable measurements, of the noise figure, as defined in 3.1.17 of IEC 61291-1, by means of the electricial spectrum analyzer (ESA) method. This technical revision includes updates to specifically address all types of optical amplifiers - not just optical fibre amplifiers. This standard should be read in conjunction with IEC 61290-3 and IEC 61291-1.