A. Single-Mode
The values in Table A1 are recommended for the following Class IA multi-mode fiber types installed in non-angled physical contact connectors:
50/125 graded index, 0.2 NA
62.5/125 graded index, 0.275 NA
Table A-Recommended Multi-mode Reference Connector Criteria
|
Parameter |
Reference Criteria |
|
Ferrule outside diameter |
2.4990±0.0005mm |
|
Connector endface geometry: Radius of curvature Apex offset Fiber height |
10 to 25 mm 50 microns maximum ± 50 nm |
|
Polished ferrule length |
Per applicable FOCIS document requirement |
|
Reference connector loss |
≤0.25dB at 850 and 1300nm |
|
Beam exit angle |
≤0.5 degree |
|
Fiber core position |
Eccentricity ≤ 3 microns |
B. Single-Mode
The values in table A2 are recommended for the following Class IV single-mode fiber
types installed in non-angled physical contact connectors:
9.3/125, 1310/1550nm, 0.13 NA
Table B – Recommended Single-Mode Reference Connector Criteria
|
Parameter |
Reference Criteria |
|
Ferrule outside diameter |
2.4990±0.0005mm |
|
Connector endface geometry: Radius of curvature Apex offset Fiber height |
10 to 25 mm 50 microns maximum ± 50 nm |
|
Polished ferrule length |
Per applicable FOCIS document requirement |
|
Reference connector loss |
≤0.15dB at 1310 and 1550nm |
|
Beam exit angle |
≤0.25 degree |
|
Fiber core position |
Eccentricity ≤ 0.25 microns |