TIA Publishes Multiple Reaffirmations on Fiber Optic Standards

Arlington VA (May 24, 2024) – The Telecommunications Industry Association, which develops standards for the information and communications technology industry, has reaffirmed several documents, developed by the TR-42.12 Committee (Optical Fibers and Cables).

  • ANSI/TIA-455-234-A  FOTP-234 IEC-60793-1-52 Optical Fibers – Part 1-52: Measurement Methods and Test Procedures – Change of Temperature
  • ANSI/TIA-455-16-A FOTP-16 Salt Spray (Corrosion) Test for Fiber Optic Components
  • ANSI/TIA-455-25-D FOTP-25-D Impact Testing of Optical Fiber Cables
  • ANSI/TIA-455-C General Requirements for Standard Test Procedures for Optical Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices, and other Fiber Optic Components
  • TIA-455-56-C Test Method for Evaluating Fungus Resistance of Optical Fiber and Cable
  • TIA-455-71-A   FOTP-71 Procedure to Measure Temperature- Shock Effects on Fiber Optic Components
  • TIA-455-86-A  FOTP-86 Optical Fiber Cable Jacket Shrinkage
  • TIA-455-104-B FOTP-104 Fiber Optic Cyclic Flexing Test

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