SR 4226 : ISSUE 2

1 Fiber Optic Connector Certification
                 Introduction
2 Fiber Optic Connector Certification Assessment
2.1 Certification Assessment Process
3 Fiber Optic Connector Certification Criteria
3.1 Single Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper
                 Assemblies
3.1.1 Level 1 Certification
3.1.2 Level 2 Certification
3.1.3 Level 3 Certification
3.2 Field-Mountable Optical Fiber Connectors
3.2.1 Level 1 Certification
3.2.2 Level 2 Certification
3.2.3 Level 3 Certification
3.3 Multi-Fiber Optical Connectors
3.3.1 Level 1 Certification
3.3.2 Level 2 Certification
3.3.3 Level 3 Certification
4 Conclusion
References
Appendix A: List of Certification Requirements by Name
                 for Single Mode Optical Connectors
         A.1 Level 1 Certification
         A.2 Level 2 Certification
         A.3 Level 3 Certification

Addresses the certification program for single-mode optical fiber connectors, field-mountable connectors, and multi-fiber optical connectors used in outside plant and premises applications. Fiber optic connector certification is a service offered by Bellcore to equipment manufacturers to assess product conformance.