GR 326 CORE : ISSUE 4

1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Scope
1.2 Target Audience
1.3 Structure and Use of This Document
1.4 Changes from GR-326-CORE, Issue 1
1.5 Requirements Terminology
1.6 Requirement Labeling Conventions
1.6.1 Numbering of Requirement and Related Objects
1.6.2 Requirement, Conditional Requirement, and
                      Objective Object Identification
2 General Information
2.1 Description
2.2 Connector Applications
3 General Requirements
3.1 Documentation
3.2 Packaging and Shipping
3.3 Design Features
3.3.1 Materials
3.3.2 Cleanability
3.4 Intermateability
3.5 Product Marking and Packaging
3.5.1 Keying
3.5.2 Speciality Fiber
3.6 Safety
4 Connector Tests and Criteria
4.1 Test Samples
4.1.1 Definition
4.1.2 Population
4.2 Criteria
4.2.1 Overview of Optical Performance Criteria
4.2.2 Modifications and Conditions
4.2.2.1 Measurement Error
4.2.2.2 Type II Test Samples
4.2.2.3 Reflectance Change Criteria Applicability
4.2.2.4 Reflectance Criteria Applicability
4.2.3 Damage Criteria
4.3 Cleaning Procedures
4.3.1 Cleaning Procedure A
4.3.2 Cleaning Procedure B
4.4 Statement of Criteria
4.4.1 Performance of New Product
4.4.2 Temperature, Humidity, Condensation Tests
4.4.2.1 Thermal Age Test
4.4.2.2 Thermal Cycle Test
4.4.2.3 Humidity Aging Test
4.4.2.4 Humidity/Condensation Cycling Test
4.4.2.5 Dry-out Step
4.4.2.6 Post-Condensation Thermal Cycle Test
4.4.3 Mechanical Tests
4.4.3.1 Vibration Test
4.4.3.2 Flex Test
4.4.3.3 Twist Test
4.4.3.4 Proof Test
4.4.3.5 Transmission With Applied Tensile Load
4.4.3.6 Equilibrium Tensile Loading
4.4.3.7 Impact Test
4.4.3.8 Durability
4.4.3.9 End of Test Criteria
4.4.4 Materials and Environmental Tests
4.4.4.1 Dust Test
4.4.4.2 Adhesive Testing
4.4.4.3 Airborne Contaminants
4.4.4.4 Salt Spray
4.4.4.5 Immersion/Corrosion Test
4.4.4.6 Groundwater Immersion
4.4.5 Geometry Requirements
4.4.5.1 Ferrule Endface Geometry
4.4.5.2 Connector Installation
5 Facilities for Product Testing
5.1 Ambient Laboratory Conditions
5.2 Optical Measurements
5.2.1 Transmission Measurement Facility
5.2.1.1 Measurement of Optical Loss with a
                      Transmission Measurement Facility
5.2.1.2 Measurement of Reflectance with a
                      Transmission Measurement Facility
5.2.2 OTDR Measurement Facility
5.2.2.1 Measurement of Optical Loss with an OTDR
5.2.2.2 Measurement of Reflectance with an OTDR
5.3 Service Life Test Facilities
5.3.1 Environmental Tests
5.3.2 Vibration Test
5.3.3 Jumper Tension Test Fixture
5.3.4 Durability Test
5.3.5 Impact Test
5.3.6 Adhesive Test
5.3.7 Dust Test
5.3.8 Groundwater Immersion Test
6 Service Life Test
6.1 Service Life Tests - Part A
6.2 Service Life Tests - Part B
6.3 Service Life Tests - Part C
6.4 New Product Measurements
6.5 Tensile Tests
7 Reliability Tests
7.1 Description of Reliability Tests
7.2 Reliability Test Samples
7.2.1 Type of Sample
7.2.2 Sample Size
7.3 Criteria to be Applied to Reliability Tests
8 Reliability Assurance Program
8.1 Reliability Testing
8.2 Manufacturing and Process Control
8.2.1 Materials and Components
8.2.1.1 Quality Levels
8.2.1.2 Materials and Components Requirements
8.2.1.2.1 Vendor Qualification
8.2.1.2.2 Part Qualification
8.2.1.2.3 Qualification of Epoxies
8.2.1.2.4 Raw Material Specifications
8.2.1.2.5 Acceptability of Raw Materials
8.2.1.2.6 Reliability Controls
8.2.1.2.7 Feedback and Corrective Action
8.2.2 Physical Design
8.2.2.1 Contact of Dissimilar Metals
8.2.2.2 Flammability
8.2.3 Manufacturing and Assembly
8.2.3.1 Training
8.2.3.2 Product Documentation
8.2.3.3 Product Inspection
8.2.3.3.1 Segregation of Nonconforming Material
8.2.3.3.2 Storage and Handling of the Product
8.2.3.4 Product Assembly
8.2.3.5 Product Traceability
8.2.3.6 Customer Complaints
8.2.3.7 Field Trials
8.2.3.8 Statistical Process Control and Quality
                      Data
8.2.4 Manufacturer Testing
8.2.4.1 Test Documentation
8.2.4.2 In-Process Testing
8.2.4.3 Finished Goods Testing
8.2.4.3.1 Test Data
8.2.4.3.2 Connector Adapters
8.2.4.3.3 Replacement of Testing Parts
8.2.4.4 Calibration
8.2.4.5 Product Qualification Testing
8.2.4.5.1 Repeat of Initial Qualification Testing
8.2.4.5.2 Periodic Requalification Test Schedule
Requirement - Object List
References
Glossary
Requirement - Object Index

Describes generic requirements for, and characteristics required of, connectors used for joining singlemode optical fibers, and for the jumper assemblies made using such connectors.