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Backbone Link Performance

Singlemode
Parameter (1310/1550nm)
Inside Plant Cable Outside Plant Cable
Max. Attenuation (dB) 4.50/4.50 3.00/3.00
Min. Return Loss (dB) 1 26
Zero Dispersion Wavelength (nm) 2 1300-1324
Zero Dispersion Slope (nm2km) 2 < 0.093
1
If the insertion loss is within the limits as noted in the above chart, it is indicative that the
Return Loss performance of the link will be within the limits as indicated.
2
Dispersion is an important performance parameter, but because it is intrinsic to the fiber and
cannot be adversely affected by installation practices, it does not require testing in the field.

Acceptable attenuation test results shall be determined using the following calculation:
Link Attenuation = Cable Attenuation + Connector Attenuation + Splice Attenuation
where:
Cable Attenuation (dB) = Attenuation Coefficient (dB/km) x length (km)
Attenuation Coefficient (Inside Plant) = 1.0 dB/km @ 1310 and 1550 nm
Attenuation Coefficient (Outside Plant) = 0.5 dB/km @ 1310 and 1550 nm
Connector Attenuation (dB) = Number of Connector Pairs (n) x Connector Loss = n x 0.5 dB
Splice Attenuation (dB) = Number of Splices (s) x Splice Loss (dB) = s x 0.3 dB