1 Scope
2 Applicable documents
2.1 Definitions
2.2 Acronyms
2.3 Metrication
3 Interconnect/harness problem areas
3.1 Introductory statement
3.1.1 Forum report
3.1.2 Summary and Recommendations
3.2 Overview of Harness Problems
3.2.1 Electrical Wiring Concerns
3.2.2 Fiber-Optic Concerns
3.2.3 Interconnection Goals
3.2.4 Avionics Trends
3.3 Fiber-Optic Harness Concepts
3.3.1 General Requirements
3.3.2 Harness Structure
3.3.3 Fiber
3.3.4 Cable
3.3.5 Conduit
3.3.6 Connectors
3.3.7 Backshell
3.3.8 Termini
3.3.9 Connector Mating adapter
3.3.10 Splices
3.3.11 Splitter/combiner
3.3.12 Installation
3.4 Power Budget Considerations
3.5 Reflected Energy
3.6 Supportability
3.6.1 Maintainability
3.7 Desired Interconnection Parameters
3.7.1 Fiber, Glass, 850 nm Window
3.7.2 Fiber, Glass, Long-Wave Window
3.7.3 Fiber, Polymeric
3.7.4 Cable
3.7.5 Connector/Termination
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
5 KEY WORDS
APPENDIX A REFERENCES SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LIST OF FIGURES