What is BS EN 61300-3-26 - Angular misalignment about?
BS EN 61300-3-26 is a part of an international standard that discusses the test and measurement procedures for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components.
BS EN 61300-3-26 describes the procedure to determine the angular misalignment between the fibre and the ferrule axes in a cylindrical ferrule for single-mode fibre optical connectors with fibre installed.
BS EN 61300-3-26 covers technical specifications such as apparatus required, test procedure, evaluation of the angular misalignment, and other details to be specified for checking the angular misalignment.
Who is BS EN 61300-3-26 - Angular misalignment for?
BS EN 61300-3-26 on angular misalignment is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of fibre optic interconnecting devices
- Manufacturers of fibre optic components
- Fibre optic technicians
- Installers of fibre optic system
- Testing authorities
- Quality control personnel
- Product development/innovation teams
Why should you use BS EN 61300-3-26 - Angular misalignment?
Due to the rapid growth in data and information, fibre optic interconnections are proved to be very useful for clock distribution and communication between different parts of electronic computers. There have been raised demands for wider bandwidth in communication systems and higher performance in IT/NW equipment.
Angular misalignment is defined as the angle between the axis of the ferrule and the axis of the installed fibre.
BS EN 61300-3-26 describes the procedure for measuring the angular misalignment between the fibre and the ferrule axes in a cylindrical ferrule for fibre optic connectors with fibre installed. This procedure helps users to measure angular misalignment by calculating the deviation in the far-field pattern coming from the core as the ferrule is rotated around its axis.
BS EN 61300-3-26 talks about measuring the other aspects, such as radius of curvature, dome apex offset value and its position relevant to the fibre core, measured on the ferrule under test, which is necessary for the measurement of the angular misalignment. It also specifies the following details:
- Allowable angular misalignment
- Required accuracy of the measurement
- Light source
- Distance L
Overall, BS EN 61300-3-26 provides guidance on measuring the angular misalignment between fibre and ferrule axes which can be beneficial for your business.