CONTENTS

 1     Scope
 2     Abbreviations
 3     General information
 4     Types and configurations
        4.1     Fibre types
        4.2     Cable types
        4.3     Fibre alignment system
        4.4     Fibre end face finish
        4.5     Coupling mechanism
 5     Characterization parameters
        5.1     Optical parameters
                  5.1.1     Attenuation
                  5.1.2     Return loss
                  5.1.3     Classes of wavelength
        5.2     Mechanical and environmental parameters
                  5.2.1     Vibrations
                  5.2.2     Strength of the coupling mechanism
                  5.2.3     Mechanical resistance of the attachment of the fibre/cable to the plug connector
                  5.2.4     Mechanical endurance
                  5.2.5     Operating temperature
                  5.2.6     Climatic endurance
 6     Performance criteria and test methods
        6.1     Optical performances
                  6.1.1     Attenuation (IEC 61300-3-4)
                  6.1.2     Return loss (IEC 61300-3-6)
        6.2     Mechanical and environmental performances
                  6.2.1     Vibration (IEC 61300-2-1)
                  6.2.2     Strength of the coupling mechanism (IEC 61300-2-6)
                  6.2.3     Mechanical resistance of the attachment of the fibre/cable to the plug connector
                  6.2.4     Mechanical endurance (IEC 61300-2-2)
                  6.2.5     Operating temperature
                  6.2.6     Climatic endurance
 7     Connector identification
Appendix I