IEC 61744:2005

FOREWORD
0 Introduction
  0.1 Chromatic dispersion in optical fibres
  0.2 Chromatic dispersion (CD) test sets
  0.3 Overview of calibration procedures described in
      this standard
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Calibration
  4.1 Rationale for calibration of CD test sets
  4.2 Preparation for calibration
  4.3 Calibration procedure
  4.4 Calibration checking procedure
5 Wavelength calibration procedure
  5.1 General
  5.2 Discrete sources
  5.3 Tunable sources
  5.4 Uncertainties and reporting
6 Delay [dispersion] calibration procedure
  6.1 General
  6.2 Equipment and preparation
  6.3 Calibration procedure
  6.4 Uncertainties and reporting
7 Calibration checking procedure
  7.1 General
  7.2 Equipment and preparation
  7.3 Procedure
  7.4 Uncertainties and reporting
  7.5 Generation of infant reference fibre
8 Documentation
  8.1 Specifications, measurement data and uncertainties
  8.2 Traceability information
Annex A (normative) Mathematical basis
Annex B (normative) Assessment of operational uncertainties
Annex C (informative) Chromatic dispersion
Annex D (informative) CD test set calibration compensation
Annex E (informative) Vacuum and air wavelength
Bibliography

This International Standard provides standard procedures for the calibration of optical fibre chromatic dispersion (CD) test sets. It also provides procedures to perform calibration checking on CD test sets whereby an extension to the test set calibration period may be obtained.