TIA Issues New Generic Specification for Optical Fibers Standard
Stakeholders Invited to Contact TIA Regarding Participation.
Arlington VA (July 10, 2023) – The Telecommunications Industry Association, which develops standards for the information and communications technology industry, has released a new document, ANSI/TIA-4920000-C, Generic Specification for Optical Fibers Standard.
ANSI/TIA-4920000-C This Standard is an Adoption with modifications IEC 60793-2:2019 as ANSI/TIA-4920000-C to update the specification and achieve closer harmonization with international standards. The modifications may include: 1. addition of TIA documents to the normative references, 2. addition of TIA test methods closely equivalent to IEC test methods, 3. addition of TIA classification of fibers closely equivalent to IEC classifications 4. changes within text to include TIA classifications and references.
ANSI/TIA-4290000-C was formulated under the cognizance of the TIA TR-42 Telecommunications Cabling Systems.
For more information about TR-42 and how to participate in standards development with TIA, contact Cheryl Thibideau at standards-process@tiaonline.org.
TIA is actively seeking participation in these projects from the user and general interest communities.
TIA-4920000-C and all TIA standards may be purchased at http://global.ihs.com.
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About TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents more than 400 global companies that enable high-speed communications networks and accelerate next-generation ICT innovation. Through leadership in U.S. and international advocacy, technology programs, standards development, and business performance solutions, TIA and its members are accelerating global connectivity across every industry and market. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
