What is BS EN 62148-18 - Fibre optic active components and devices about?
BS EN 62148 is a series on fibre optic active components and devices. Fibre optic active components and devices are electronic components made up of semiconductor materials that actively manipulate electrons to perform the intended function. BS EN 62148-18 covers the 40-Gbit/s serial physical interface specification of transmitter and receiver components for use with the LC connector interface.
The purpose of BS EN 62148-18 is to adequately specify the physical requirements of optical transmitters and receivers that will enable mechanical interchangeability of transmitters and receivers complying with this standard both at the PCB level and for any panel-mounting requirement.
Who is BS EN 62148-18 - Fibre optic active components and devices for?
BS EN 62148-18 on fibre optic active components and devices is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 62148-18 - Fibre optic active components and devices?
Compact optical sub-assembly (OSA) modules for 40 Gbit/s are used to convert electrical signals into optical signals and vice-versa. BS EN 62148-18 covers the physical interface for 40-Gbit/s compact OSA modules. These modules are designed for use with the LC fibre optic connector specified in IEC 61754-20 and are intended to be applied to 40 Gbit/s or higher bit rate transceivers.
BS EN 62148-18 specifies the physical requirements of a TOSA module that will enable mechanical interchangeability of modules complying with this specification, both for the PCB and for any panel mounting requirement. The vendor should design the FPC by considering electrical crosstalk and mechanical stress. The attachment structure of the FPC to the TOSA body shall be specified by each vendor to comply with the recommended pattern layout described in BS EN 62148-18.
Using BS EN 62148-18 you can understand the 40-Gbit/s serial physical interface specification of transmitter and receiver components for use with the LC connector interface.