What is BS EN 61754-21 - Fibre optic connector interfaces about?

BS EN 61754 is a series on fibre optic connector interfaces. Fibre optic connector interfaces join optical fibres and enable quicker connection and disconnection than splicing. BS EN 61754-21 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type SMI (small multimedia interface) family of connectors.

Who is BS EN 61754-21 - Fibre optic connector interfaces for?

BS EN 61754-21 on fibre optic connector interfaces is useful for:

Telecommunication component manufacturers
Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
Design engineers
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS EN 61754-21 - Fibre optic connector interfaces?

Fibre optic connector interfaces mechanically couple and aligns the cores of fibres so light can pass. Better connectors lose very little light due to reflection or misalignment of the fibres. BS EN 61754-21 defines Type SMI connectors that are duplex plug connectors that are characterised by a 5,0 mm pitch, and 2,5 mm ferrule diameter. Type SMI connector family includes two types of plugs which are plugs with push-pull latching mechanism type and plugs with friction-lock coupling mechanism type. Using BS EN 61754-21 you can define the standard interface dimensions for the type SMI (small multimedia interface) family of connectors.

BS EN 61754-21:2005

Fibre optic connector interfaces - Type SMI connector family for plastic optical fibre

Current

Published:

19 Aug 2005