BS EN 61300-3-34:2009

What is BS EN 61300-3-34- Attenuation of random mated connectors about? 

BS EN 61300-3-34 is a part of an international standard on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. 

BS EN 61300-3-34 describes the procedure required to measure the statistical distribution and mean attenuation for random mated optical connectors. 

BS EN 61300-3-34 gives a description of two test methods for measuring the attenuation of random mated optical connectors. 

Who is BS EN 61300-3-34- Attenuation of random mated connectors for?  

BS EN 61300-3-34 on attenuation of random mated connectors is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of fibre optic devices 
• Manufacturers of optical detectors 
• Manufacturers of passive components of fibre optic devices 
• Fibre optic installers 
• Testing laboratories 
• Regulatory authorities 
• Electrical engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 61300-3-34- Attenuation of random mated connectors? 

Due to the rapid growth in data and information, fibre optic interconnections are proved to be very useful for clock distribution and communication between different parts of electronic computers. There have been raised demands for wider bandwidth in communication systems and higher performance in IT/NW equipment. 

BS EN 61300-3-34 lays down the technicalities for carrying out a test procedure to determine the attenuation of random mated connectors. It gives you detailed information about the apparatus needed to perform the test, explains the principle of the test, helps the users to execute the calculations as well as helps to conclude the detailed specification. BS EN 61300-3-34 describes two methods for measuring the attenuation of random mated optical connectors. Both the test methods provide you with an estimate of the expected average performance that a group of patch cords (including adaptors, if applicable) selected from a batch will exhibit when utilised in an optical system. Method 1 is intended to be part of a design approval exercise that may involve one or more suppliers. Method 2 describes a procedure based on the measurement of 15 patch cords. BS EN 61300-3-34 specifies the performance characteristics (allowable attenuation, statistical variation, etc.), source wavelength, fibre attenuation per kilometre and also informs about deviations from this test method. This helps users to get proper guidance for the assessment of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. 

By applying, BS EN 61300-3-34 you can learn about the basic test and measurement procedures and attenuation of random mated connectors, which can be helpful for your business.