BS EN 62496-3:2011

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Preparation of a performance standard
Annex A (normative) - Tests and severities for performance
        standards
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Gives general information on optical circuit board performance standards and defines those tests and severities which form the performance categories or general operating service environments and identifies those tests which are considered to be product-specific.

This part of IEC 62496 covers general information on optical circuit board performance standards. It defines those tests and severities which form the performance categories or general operating service environments and identifies those tests which are considered to be product-specific. Test and severity details are given in Annex A. IEC 62496-3 provides references, definitions and rules for creating optical circuit board performance standards, as well as related information pertinent to the subject.

Subsequent parts of the IEC 62496-3 series are sequentially numbered and contain performance criteria for specific applications. Each part will be added as the performance criteria become standardized for international use.