What is this PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 - Distributed Raman amplification about?

PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 discusses optical amplifiers with a focus on distributed Raman amplification. PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 is the sixth part of the PD IEC/TR 61292 multi-series on optical amplifiers that is a technical report, deals with distributed Raman amplification (DRA). The main purpose of the report is to provide background material for future standards (specifications, test methods, and operating procedures) relating to DRA.

PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 technical report covers the following aspects:

General overview of Raman amplification
Applications of DRA
Performance characteristics and test methods related to DRA
Operational issues relating to the deployment of DRA

As DRA is a relatively young technology, and still rapidly evolving, some of the material in PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 has become obsolete or irrelevant in a relatively short period. PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 is frequently updated in order to minimize this possibility.

Who is PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 - Distributed Raman amplification for?

PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 on distributed Raman amplification is useful for:

Manufacturers of optical amplifiers
Suppliers of optical amplifiers

Why should you use PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 - Distributed Raman amplification?

Optical amplifiers (OAs) are necessary components as boosters, line, and pre-amplifiers for current optical network systems. Distributed Raman amplification (DRA) describes the process whereby Raman pump power is introduced into the transmission fibre, leading to signal amplification within the transmission fibre though stimulated Raman scattering.

PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 provides an overview of DRA and its applications. PD IEC/TR 61292‑6 also provides a detailed discussion of the various performance characteristics related to DRA, some of the methods that can be used to test these characteristics, and some of the operational issues related to the distributed nature of the amplification process, such as the sensitivity to transmission line quality and eye-safety.

PD IEC/TR 61292-6:2010

Optical amplifiers - Distributed Raman amplification

Published:

24 Feb 2010

Withdrawn:

1 Feb 2023