BS EN 62007-2:2009

What is BS EN 62007-2 – Measuring methods for semiconductor optoelectronic devices about?

BS EN 62007-2 is an international standard that focuses on measuring methods for optoelectronic devices.

BS EN 62007-2 describes the measuring methods applicable to the semiconductor optoelectronic devices to be used in the field of fibre optic digital communication systems and subsystems.

Who is BS EN 62007-2 - Measuring methods for semiconductor optoelectronic devices for?

BS EN 62007-2 on measuring methods for the optoelectronic device is useful for:

• Manufacturers of optoelectronic devices
• Semiconductor foundries
• Manufacturers of automotive parts
• Electrical/Electronic engineers
• Fibre optic telecommunication companies

Why should you use BS EN 62007-2 - Measuring methods for semiconductor optoelectronic devices?

The LEDs and LDs have various optoelectronic properties. Some of them are important specifications for using them in optical communication systems. Optical modulators are devices for controlling the intensity or phase of an optical beam using an electrical input. The measuring methods for their optoelectronic properties are described in BS EN 62007-2. 

BS EN 62007-2 covers the measurement procedures for their optical and electrical properties that are intended for digital communication systems. These properties are essential to specify their performance.

BS EN 62007-2 provides you guidance on electrical and optical characteristics for laser diode modules for pumping an optical fibre amplifier and for optical modulators for digital fibre optic applications. It also provides you with measurement methods for fibre optic system applications. BS EN 62007-2 helps you to improve light-matter interactions in semiconductor materials to produce better quality optoelectronic devices.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 62007-2:2009 supersedes BS EN 62007-2:2000. BS EN 62007-2:2009 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 62007-2:2000. These include:

• Descriptions related to analogue characteristics have been removed
• Some definitions and terms have been revised for harmonisation with other standards originating from SC 86C