TIA 5150000 : 1986(R2002)

INTRODUCTION
1.0 Scope
2.0 General
2.1 Related Documents
2.2 Units and Symbols
2.3 Terminology
2.4 Marking
3.0 Quality Assessment Procedures
3.1 Qualification Approval Procedures
3.2 Structurally Similar Components
3.3 Quality Conformance Inspection
3.4 Certified Test Records
3.5 Test Specimens
4.0 Test and Measurement Methods
4.1 Test and Test Sequences
4.2 Standard Test Conditions
4.3 Performance Criteria
4.4 Materials Inspection
5.0 Design Requirements
5.1 Splices
5.2 Screw Threads
5.3 Dissimilar Metals
5.4 Mounting
5.5 Non-toxic Materials
5.6 Fungus Resistance
5.7 Adhesives
5.8 Index Matching Material
5.9 Non-Metallic Materials
5.10 Component Hardware
5.11 Finishes
5.12 Sealing
5.13 Cable Strain Relief
5.14 Splice Compatibility
5.15 Replaceability
5.16 Reliability
5.17 Maintainability
5.18 Splicing Process
5.19 Safety - Light Radiation
5.20 Safety - Electrical
6.0 Packaging Requirements
7.0 Application Notes
7.1 General
Table 1. Suggested List of Tests
Figure 1. Example of a Splice

Covers mechanical and optical performance of optical fiber and cable splices in optical waveguide communications. Excluded are splices unique to the fiber and cable manufacturing process.