ATM Cabling E-9

Table E-6Single Mode Fiber Specifications

Category

Specifications

Descriptions

 

 

 

Both Categories

Core

8 to 10 µm

 

Cladding

125 µm (±2 µm)

Category 1

Output power

14 dB minimum

 

(from transmitter)

8 dB maximum

 

Receive power

32 dB minimum

 

 

8 dB maximum

Maximum distance* between ATM devices

Maximum attenuation**

14.4 km

10 dB (1 dB allowed for reflections and dispersion penalties)

Category 2*** Output power

4 dB minimum

(from transmitter)

0 dB maximum

Receive power

37 dB minimum

 

15 dB maximum

Maximum distance*

58.6 km

between nodes

 

Maximum attenuation**

32 dB (1 dB allowed for

 

 

reflections and dispersion

 

penalties)

 

 

*Maximum distances assume cable with one splice every 2.2 km with 0.3 dB loss each, and with no patch panels or mechanical splices.

**Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induced by other components such as connectors, splices, and the mating of unlike fiber types.

***Category 2 based on FDDI information, no ATM specific information yet.

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3Com DUA3700-0BAA04 manual Category Specifications Descriptions

DUA3700-0BAA04 specifications

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