IEC 61073-3:1993

FOREWORD
SECTION 1: GENERAL
Clause
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Classification
1.4 Additional terminology
1.5 Additional test methods
1.6 Marking
SECTION 2: SPLICE DIMENSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENTS
2.1 Splice dimensions
2.2 Dimensional measurements
SECTION 3: QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture
3.2 Structurally similar components
3.3 Qualification approval requirements
     3.3.1 Qualification using fixed sample procedure
3.4 Quality conformance inspection
     3.4.1 Lot-by-lot inspection
     3.4.2 Periodic Inspection
3.5 Alternative test methods
3.6 Delayed deliveries
3.7 Certified records of released lots
SECTION 4: BLANK DETAIL SPECIFICATION FOR FUSION
SPLICES FOR OPTICAL FIBRES
4.1 Scope
4.2 Instructions for completion of a detail specification
4.3 Specification format
SECTION 5: ADDITIONAL TEST METHODS
Annex A - Example of detail specification for single-fibre
          fusion splice

Covers the general requirements and the minimum quality assessment procedures for fusion splices. These procedures are intended to assess the ability of the splice protection part to avoid degradation of the intrinsic splice performance and to protect the fibre joint from external influences. All dimensional and optical performance requirements are to be defined in the appropriate detail specification. Blank detail specifications for single fibre fusion splices and multiple fibre fusion splices are included.