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I.S. EN 61280-2-8:2003

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FIBRE OPTIC COMMUNICATION SUBSYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES - DIGITAL SYSTEMS DETERMINATION OF LOW BER USING Q-FACTOR MEASUREMENTS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-05-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2003

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1 Scope
2 Definitions and abbreviated terms
  2.1 Definitions
  2.2 Abbreviations
3 Measurement of low bit-error ratios
  3.1 General considerations
  3.2 Background to Q-factor
4 Variable decision threshold method
  4.1 Overview
  4.2 Apparatus
  4.3 Sampling and specimens
  4.4 Procedure
  4.5 Calculations and interpretation of results
  4.6 Test documentation
  4.7 Specification information
5 Variable optical threshold method
  5.1 Overview
  5.2 Apparatus
  5.3 Items under test
  5.4 Procedure for basic optical link
  5.5 Procedure for self-contained system
  5.6 Evaluation of results
Annex A (normative) Calculation of error bound in the value of Q
Annex B (informative) Sinusoidal interference method
Bibliography

Provides two main methods for the determination of low BER values by making accelerated measurements.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
40
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
NF EN 61280-2-8 : 2004 Identical
BS EN 61280-2-8:2003 Identical
EN 61280-2-8:2003 Identical
DIN EN 61280-2-8:2004-09 Identical
IEC 61280-2-8:2003 Identical

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