IEC TR 62343-6-3-2010 PDF

Full title and description

IEC TR 62343-6-3:2010 (E) — Dynamic modules - Part 6-3: Round robin measurement results for group delay ripple of tunable dispersion compensators. This technical report summarizes inter-laboratory (round robin) measurement results for group delay ripple (GDR) of tunable dispersion compensators (TDCs), compares measurement methods, and proposes recommended measurement parameters including a proposed "phase ripple" parameter.

Abstract

This technical report documents the outcomes of a round robin exercise measuring group delay ripple on a set of typical tunable dispersion compensators. It describes the TDC types tested, four common methods to obtain group delay, comparative results, repeatability analysis and inter-method differences, and it recommends measurement parameters and an alternative phase-ripple metric to improve consistency of reporting.

General information

• Status: Published IEC Technical Report (IEC/TR).
• Publication date: 31 May 2010.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.180.01 (Fibre optic systems in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2010).
• Number of pages: 27 pages.

Primary bibliographic details and status as listed by the IEC webstore and national catalogues.

Scope

IEC/TR 62343-6-3:2010 reports the results of a coordinated round robin measurement program focused on group delay ripple (GDR) of tunable dispersion compensators (TDCs). The report briefly describes four representative TDC devices and four measurement methods used to extract group delay, presents comparative GDR results from participating laboratories, analyses repeatability and method-dependent differences, and proposes suitable measurement parameters and an alternative metric (phase ripple) intended to give more robust, comparable results across methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Round robin (inter-laboratory) measurement program for group delay ripple (GDR) of TDCs.
• Description and comparison of four representative tunable dispersion compensator types used in the study.
• Comparison of four measurement methods for determining group delay and evaluation of method-to-method differences.
• Analysis of repeatability and uncertainty contributors for GDR measurement.
• Recommended measurement parameters and the proposal of a "phase ripple" parameter as an alternative to GDR for clearer, more repeatable characterization.
• Normative and informative references relevant to fibre‑optic component measurement (examples cited in the report include IEC/PAS 61300-3-38 and other parts of the IEC 62343 series).

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers and test laboratories of tunable dispersion compensators and fibre‑optic components, optical systems designers evaluating dispersion compensation performance, and standards or conformance bodies that develop or apply test methods for optical component characterization. The report is also used by R&D groups and academic researchers working on measurement techniques for chromatic dispersion and group delay.

Related standards

IEC/TR 62343-6-3 is part of the IEC 62343 series (Dynamic modules). The report cites and relates to measurement-oriented publications such as IEC/PAS 61300-3-38 (group delay and chromatic dispersion test methods) and other parts of IEC 62343, for example IEC 62343-1-2 (performance standards for dynamic chromatic dispersion compensators). Users should consult those items for normative test procedures and product performance definitions.

Keywords

Fibre optics; tunable dispersion compensator (TDC); group delay ripple (GDR); phase ripple; round robin; measurement methods; group delay; chromatic dispersion; optical component testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is IEC TR 62343-6-3:2010, a Technical Report from IEC's TC 86/SC 86C that documents round robin measurement results and analysis for group delay ripple of tunable dispersion compensators.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The report covers the devices tested (four typical TDCs), four measurement methods for group delay, comparative results from multiple laboratories, an analysis of repeatability and inter-method differences, and recommended measurement parameters including a proposed phase‑ripple metric.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of TDCs and fibre‑optic components, independent test laboratories, optical systems designers, researchers in optical measurement techniques, and standards developers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC/TR 62343-6-3 was published on 31 May 2010 and is listed as an IEC Technical Report with stability information on the IEC catalogue; users should verify national catalogue entries for any later updates or related newer publications, but the IEC bibliographic entry remains the authoritative record for this TR.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 6-3 of the IEC 62343 series (Dynamic modules). Consult other parts of IEC 62343 for broader performance and product definitions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fibre optics, tunable dispersion compensator (TDC), group delay ripple (GDR), phase ripple, round robin, measurement methods, group delay and chromatic dispersion.