What is BS EN 62343 - Dynamic modules about?

BS EN 62343 discusses dynamic modules. Dynamic modules are nothing more than a module created at run-time, with the same exact properties as a static module, plus one additional property called a module. BS EN 62343 applies to all commercially available optical dynamic modules and devices. BS EN 62343 describes the products covered by the IEC 62343 series, defines terminology, fundamental considerations, and basic approaches.

The object of BS EN 62343 is to:

Establish uniform requirements for operation, reliability, and environmental properties of dynamic modules (DMS) to be implemented in the appropriate DM standard
Aid the purchaser in the selection of consistently high-quality DM products for his particular applications, as well as in the consultation of the appropriate specific DM standard(s)

BS EN 62343 covers performance templates, performance standards, reliability qualification requirements, hardware and software interfaces and related testing methods. Since a dynamic module integrates an optical module/device, printed wiring board, and software/firmware, the standards developed in the series will mimic appropriate existing standards. On the other hand, since "dynamic module" is a relatively new product category, the dynamic module standards series will not be bounded by the existing practices where requirements differ.

Who is BS EN 62343 - Dynamic modules for?

BS EN 62343 on dynamic modules is useful for:

Telecommunication devices manufacturers
Telecommunication sector
Design engineers
Quality control personnel
Software engineers

Why should you use BS EN 62343 - Dynamic modules?

Dynamic Study Modules work by continuously assessing your performance and activity, then using data and analytics to provide personalized content in real-time to reinforce concepts that target particular strengths and weaknesses. BS EN 62343 general guidance which applies to dynamic devices. The dynamic module (DM), or device, has two distinguishing characteristics: dynamic and module. "Dynamic" highlights the functions of the products to include "tuning, varying, switching, configuring, and other continuous optimization," often accomplished by electronics, firmware, software, or their combinations. The dynamic device usually has a certain level of intelligence to monitor or measure the situation and make decisions for necessary (optimization) actions. The behaviour of dynamic modules may be characterized by transient characteristics as the dynamic module undergoes tuning, switching, configuring and other, continuous optimization. Characterization of transient characteristics will be considered in individual dynamic module standards.

"Module" defines that the products covered by the standard are the integration of active and passive components (either or both), through interconnecting materials or devices. The controlling electronics can be inside or outside the optical package (that contains all or most of the optical components and interconnection). The product can look like a small, printed wiring board (PWB or child-board with mounted optical module) or a small box (housing) with optical components and electronics enclosed. In the former case, it is more like an assembly (generally not packaged in a box or housing) than a module (generally packaged in a box or housing). BS EN 62343 covers channel gain equalizer, dynamic channel equalizer, dynamic gain tilt equalizer, dynamic slope equalizer, tuneable chromatic dispersion compensator, polarization mode dispersion compensator, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer, switch with monitoring and controls, variable optical attenuator with monitoring and controls, optical channel monitor, wavelength selective switch and multicast optical switch. Using BS EN 62343 you can describe the products covered by the IEC 62343 series, define terminology, fundamental considerations, and basic approaches.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 62343:2017 supersedes BS EN 62343:2013. BS EN 62343:2017 includes a technical change with respect to BS EN 62343:2013:

The inclusion of definitions for the wavelength selective switch

BS EN 62343:2017

Dynamic modules - General and guidance

Published:

31 May 2018

Withdrawn:

21 Feb 2023