What is BS EN 50377-5-1 - Connectors sets and interconnect components to be used in optical fibre communication systems about?
BS EN 50377 is a series on connectors sets and interconnect components to be used in optical fibre communication systems. Connectors set and interconnect components and electromechanical devices used to join electrical conductors and create an electrical circuit. BS EN 50377-5-1 contains the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical, and environmental performance requirements that a terminated and assembled Singlemode EC connector set (plug adapter plug) must meet in order for it to be categorised as an EN product specification. Since different variants and grades of performance are permitted, product marking details are given in BS EN 50377-5-1.
Who is BS EN 50377-5-1 - Connectors sets and interconnect components to be used in optical fibre communication systems for?
BS EN 50377-5-1 on connectors sets and interconnect components is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50377-5-1 - Connectors sets and interconnect components to be used in optical fibre communication systems?
Connectors set and interconnect components essentially consist of two classes of materials: conductors and insulators. Properties important to conductor materials are contact resistance, conductivity, mechanical strength, formability, and resilience. BS EN 50377-5-1 defines the EC connector that is a single position plug connector set of plug adapter plug configuration characterised by a conical, spring-loaded ferrule butting against an alignment sphere and a push/pull coupling mechanism. The two optical faces are in physical contact with a membrane.
BS EN 50377-5-1 describes the plug, adapter, materials, dimensions, colour and marking of the EC connector. Testing requirements of an EC connector are dimensional requirements, optical performance requirements, mechanical performance requirements, and environmental performance requirements. Using BS EN 50377-5-1 you can specify the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical, and environmental performance requirements that a terminated and assembled Singlemode EC connector set.
