IEC 61073-1-2009 PDF

Full title and description

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components — Mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors for optical fibres and cables — Part 1: Generic specification. This document defines generic requirements and quality-assessment procedures for fibre‑optic splice hardware (mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors) used with optical fibres and cables; it does not cover the specific test and measurement procedures, which are referenced to the IEC 61300 series.

Abstract

IEC 61073-1:2009 establishes generic specifications for design, construction and quality assessment of mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors for optical fibres and cables. It clarifies terminology, classifies requirements, and aligns standardisation structure and interlinks with related fibre‑optic component standards. The edition replaces the 1999 edition and updates terms, requirement classification and structural alignment with other standards in the series.

General information

• Status: International Standard (current as published).
• Publication date: 12 January 2009.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC 86 / SC 86B.
• ICS / categories: 33.180.20 (Fibre optics).
• Edition / version: 4th edition (2009).
• Number of pages: 36.

Official bibliographic and status information as listed by the IEC.

Scope

Specifies generic requirements and quality-assessment procedures for mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors intended for use with optical fibres and cables. The standard addresses materials, construction, marking, identification and conformity assessment for splice hardware, and points users to the IEC 61300 series for detailed test and measurement methods. It is intended to cover splice hardware across a range of fibre types and applications rather than application‑specific test procedures.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology for mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors.
• Generic construction and material requirements for splice hardware.
• Marking, labelling and identification requirements for components.
• Quality assessment and classification of requirements (design and manufacturing controls).
• Reference to IEC 61300 series for test and measurement procedures (tests are not contained in this part).
• Alignment with related standardisation structure and interlinks to other fibre‑optic component standards.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of fibre‑optic mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors, test and quality engineers, product compliance teams, procurement specialists and standards committees. Typical applications include component design validation, supplier specifications, quality assurance, product acceptance criteria and normative references for telecommunications, data centre cabling, and industrial fibre‑optic installations.

Related standards

Closely related to the IEC 61300 series (test and measurement methods for fibre‑optic interconnecting devices and passive components) and other parts/editions of the IEC 61073 series. EN and national identical/adopted versions (for example EN 61073-1:2009 and several national adoptions) exist as equivalent texts. Users should consult the IEC 61300 family for test procedures and national/adopted versions for regional implementations.

Keywords

fibre optic, splice, mechanical splice, fusion splice protector, splice hardware, quality assessment, optical fibres, IEC 61300, TC 86

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61073-1:2009 is an international standard that gives a generic specification for mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors used with optical fibres and cables.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, generic construction and material requirements, marking and identification, and quality‑assessment procedures for splice hardware. It does not include the detailed test and measurement procedures, which are provided in the IEC 61300 series.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of splice hardware, quality and test engineers, procurement and compliance teams, and standards bodies use it to specify, assess and accept mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2009 edition is the 4th edition and replaced the 1999 edition. For the current status and any later amendments or revisions, consult the IEC bibliographic database or national standards body listings (this summary reflects the 2009 publication data).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC publications covering fibre‑optic interconnecting devices and passive components and is operationally linked to the IEC 61300 test series; other parts of IEC 61073 address additional component categories where applicable.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fibre optic, mechanical splice, fusion splice protector, splice hardware, quality assessment, IEC 61300, optical fibre components.