BS EN 61300-3-45 is a British standard that is a part of the IEC 61300 series, the purpose is to describe the procedure required to measure the statistical distribution and mean attenuation for random mated optical connectors with physical contact (PC) and angled physical contact (APC) polished 1-row multi-fibre rectangular ferrules as defined in the IEC 61754 series. This measurement method is applicable to cable assemblies.
BS EN 61300-3-45 on attenuation of random mated multi-fibre connectors is useful for:
Optical fibre connectors are used to connect equipment and fibre-optic cables, as well as to cross-connect cables, in telephone exchanges, customer premises wiring, and outside plant applications. Multi-fibre connectors can readily span most lengths needed for enterprise and data centre networks are cost-effective. Multi-fibre connectivity benefits its users with a lower footprint, simpler scalability, more configuration flexibility, and the possibility of faster speeds.
BS EN 61300-3-45 provides you with general descriptions of fibre connectors and test methods and precautions and guidelines for the procedures and the analysis of the results. Using BS EN 61300-3-45 guidelines helps with electrical wave measurement and enhances flexibility and reliability for better performance and quality management.
EN 61300-3-45:2011
IEC 61300-3-45:2011
IEC 62613-2:2016