What is BS EN 62148-4 — Optical fibre transceivers about?
BS EN 62148-4 is an international standard on fibre optic active components and devices that discusses the interface and optical fibre transceivers.
BS EN 62148-4 covers the physical interface specifications for the PN 1 x 9 transceiver family for plastic optical fibre. The transceiver described in BS EN 62148-4 is classified as type 1 according to the classification of IEC 62148-1.
Who is BS EN 62148-4— Optical fibre transceivers for?
BS EN 62148-4 on PN 1x9 plastic optical fibre transceivers is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of fibre optic interconnecting devices
- Manufacturers of fibre optic components
- Manufacturers and suppliers of optical fibre transceivers
- Manufacturers of electrical interfaces, optical connector interfaces
- Electronics engineers
- Fibre optic technicians
- Fibre optic installers
- Testing authorities
Why should you use BS EN 62148-4 — Optical fibre transceivers?
Fibre optic transceivers are used to convert electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa. BS EN 62148-4 is intended to specify the physical requirements of fibre optic transceivers that enable the users to verify the mechanical interchangeability of transceivers at the PCB, including panel mounting requirements. This specification applies to the PN optical connector interface in accordance with IEC 61754-16.
BS EN 62148-4 gives you an electrical interface that defines the functionality of each pin. It incorporates dated or un-dated references and provisions from other publications. It stipulates the classification process for users as well as helps them with the drawings for case outline and footprint.
Overall, BS EN 62148-4 is useful as it provides guidance on the PN 1x9 plastic optical fibre transceivers which contributes to enhancing the quality, efficiency, and reliability of the optical fibre transceivers.
