PD IEC TR 61292-8:2019

What is PD IEC TR 61292‑8 ‒ High-power optical amplifiers about?  

PD IEC TR 61292‑8 is the eighth part of an international multi-series standard that covers optical amplifiers. 

PD IEC TR 61292‑8 deals with high-power optical amplifiers.  It provides general information relating to high-power optical amplifiers with output power greater than 500 mW for the fibre communication field. 

PD IEC TR 61292‑8 covers the following aspects: 

• General information 
• Example of the optical amplifier's configuration realizing high optical output power 
• Test method for optical output power and gain 
• Considerations on high-power optical amplifiers 

Who is PD IEC TR 61292‑8 ‒ High-power optical amplifiers for? 

PD IEC TR 61292‑8 on high-power optical amplifiers is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of optical amplifiers 
• Suppliers and distributors of optical amplifiers 
• Designers of optical amplifiers 
• Test houses for optical amplifiers 

Why should you use PD IEC TR 61292‑8‒ High-power optical amplifiers? 

Optical amplifiers (OAs) are necessary components as booster, line, and pre-amplifiers for current optical network systems. Although optical amplifiers with optical power greater than 500mW are deployed in the field, there are very few documents addressing high optical power applications. 

Thus, PD IEC TR 61292‑8 provides you with a better understanding of high-power optical amplifiers, especially those based on cladding pump technology. It addresses and reviews the potential applications of high-power optical amplifiers and informative IEC documents related to high optical power for the better handling of high optical power. 

PD IEC TR 61292‑8 lays out a framework for the typical configuration and performance of high-power optical amplifiers. It gives you guidance for test methods and special considerations that allows you for issuing the appropriate services for the maintenance of high-power optical amplifiers.