Detail Specification for 50-µm Core

Diameter/1 25-µm Cladding Diameter

Class 1 a Graded-Index Multimode Optical
Fibers with Laser-Optimized Bandwidth
Characteristics Specified for Wavelength
Division Multiplexing

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Contents

Foreword ................................................................................................................................ vi
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
1 Scope................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ......................................................................................................... 1
3 Background information ..................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Required specifications ................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Marking ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Numbering system .......................................................................................................... 4
3.4 Other requirements ......................................................................................................... 4
3.5 Ordering information ....................................................................................................... 4
3.6 Additional information (not for inspection purposes) ........................................................ 5

4 Inspection requirements ..................................................................................................... 6

4.1 Qualification approval ...................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Quality conformance Inspection ...................................................................................... 6
5 Quality assessment tables ................................................................................................. 6
Annex A (normative), Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI) codes and levels ..................... 1 4
Annex B (normative), Part-number codes for multicellular attributes ...................................... 1 5
Annex C (informative), Surrogate test procedure ................................................................... 1 7
Annex D (informative), Chromatic dispersion specification for wide band multimode fiber ...... 1 8
Annex E (normative), Fiber differential mode delay (DMD), calculated effective modal
bandwidth (EMBc) and calculated overfilled modal bandwidth (OMBc) requirements ............ 20
Annex F (informative), System, modal bandwidth, and transmitter considerations ................. 23
Annex G (informative), Bandwidth nomenclature explanation ................................................ 27
Annex H (informative), References ........................................................................................ 28
Table 1 - Dimensional specifications ...................................................................................... 8
Table 2 - Mechanical specifications ........................................................................................ 9
Table 3 - Optical specifications .............................................................................................. 1 0
Table 4 - Environmental specifications ................................................................................... 1 3
Table E.1 - DMD weightings for EMBc ................................................................................... 21
Table E.2 - DMD weightings for OMBc ................................................................................... 22
Table G.1 - Bandwidth nomenclature explanation .................................................................. 27
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Foreword

(This Foreword is not part of this Standard.)

This document comes from Project Number TIA-PN-492.AAAE, formulated under the
cognizance of TIA TR-42, Engineering Committee on Telecommunications Cabling Systems,
and TR-42.1 2, Subcommittee on Optical Fibers and Cables.
There are 8 annexes: Annexes A, B and E are normative; Annexes C, D, F, G and H are
informative.
Key Words: wide band multimode fiber (WBMMF), wavelength division multiplexing (WDM),
parallel transmission, differential mode delay (DMD), calculated overfilled modal bandwidth
(OMBc), effective modal bandwidth (EMB), calculated effective modal bandwidth (EMBc),
minimum calculated effective modal bandwidth (minimum EMBc or minEMBc), laser optimized,
multimode, OM4, and detail specification
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Detail Specification for 50-µm Core Diameter/1 25-µm Cladding

Diameter Class 1 a Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers with Laser-
Optimized Bandwidth Characteristics Specified for Wavelength
Division Multiplexing

Introduction
This Standard enables end users and manufacturers of fiber-optic cable to specify a high
bandwidth optical fiber optimized for enhanced performance for wavelengths in the vicinity of
850 nm to 950 nm in support of single wavelength or multi-wavelength transmission systems.
This optical fiber meets all the relevant requirements of the fiber specified by TIA-492AAAD [21 ]
and therefore is considered compliant and compatible. This Specification, in conjunction with
Generic Specification TIA-4920000-B and Sectional Specification TIA-492A000-A, follow the
specification structure of the National Electronic Components Quality Assessment System
(NECQ).

1 Scope
This Standard applies to class Ia, graded-index, 50/1 25 µm multimode optical fiber used as a
component in the manufacture of fiber-optic cable.
Applications include, but are not restricted to, the following: support for short reach, high bit-rate
systems in telephony, distribution and local networks, carrying data, voice and/or video services
and on-premises intrabuilding and interbuilding fiber installations, including LANs, SANs, Data
Centers, PBXs, video, various multiplexing uses, outside telephone cable plant use, and
miscellaneous related uses.

2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All
standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Standard are
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards
published by them.
- TIA-4920000-B, Generic Specification for optical fibers;
- TIA-492A000-A, Sectional Specification for class Ia graded-index multimode optical fibers;

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- TIA-492AA00-A, Blank Detail Specification for class Ia graded-index multimode optical fiber.
(Hereafter in this document, the above documents will be referred to as the Generic
Specification, Sectional Specification, and Blank Detail Specification, respectively.)
- IEC 61 280-4-1 – Fibre-Optic Communication Subsystem Test Procedures – Part 4-1: Installed
cable plant – Multimode attenuation measurement
- TIA -455, General requirements for standard test procedures for optical fibers, cables,
transducers, sensors, connecting and terminating devices, and other fiber optic components
(Specific test procedures (FOTPs) within TIA/EIA-455 are referenced where applicable and
listed here. Unless a specific revision is indicated, the latest revisions apply.)
- FOTP-31 - Proof Testing Optical Fibers by Tension
- FOTP-48 - Measurement of Optical Fiber Cladding Diameter Using Laser-Based Instruments
- FOTP-62 - IEC 60793-1 -47 Optical Fibres – Part 1-47: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures – Macrobending Loss
- FOTP-72 - Procedure for Assessing Temperature and Humidity Cycling Aging Effects on
Optical Characteristics of Optical Fibers
- FOTP-78 - IEC 60793-1 -40 Optical Fibers Part 1-40: Measurement Methods and Text
Procedures - Attenuation
- FOTP-1 33 - IEC-60793-1 -22 Optical Fibers - Part 1-22: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures - Length Measurement
- FOTP-1 75 - IEC 60793-1 -42 Optical Fibers Part 1-42: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures - Chromatic Dispersion
- FOTP-1 76 - IEC-60793-1 -20 Optical Fibers – Part 1-20: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures – Fiber Geometry
- FOTP-1 77 - IEC 60793-1 -43 Optical Fibers Part 1-43: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures - Numerical Aperture
- FOTP-1 78 - IEC 60793-1 -32 Optical Fibers Part 1-32: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures - Coating Strippability
- FOTP-1 95 - IEC-60793-1 -21 Optical Fibers – Part 1 – 21: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures – Coating Geometry
- FOTP-204 - Measurement of Bandwidth on Multimode Fiber
- FOTP-220 - Differential Mode Delay Measurement of Multimode Fiber in the Time Domain
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- FOTP-234 – IEC 60793-1 -52 Optical Fibers – Part 1 – 52: Measurement Methods and Test
Procedures – Change of Temperature

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3 Background information
3.1 Required specifications
This Standard takes the entire contents of clause 4 of the Sectional Specification into account.
The tables of this document include the minimum list of attributes specified in clause 4 of the
Sectional Specification.
3.2 Marking
Marking shall conform to the provisions of clause 3.3 of the Sectional Specification.
3.3 Numbering system
The numbering system shall conform to clause 3.8 of the Generic Specification.
Use the part number for all items on every purchase order to define particular choices for certain
parameters that have multiple limit cells. See Annex B for definition and discussion of the part-
number system.
3.4 Other requirements
3.4.1 Coating
- Generic composition: acrylic or other suitable polymeric material.
- Removal method: mechanical or other suitable removal method.
3.4.2 Factory splicing
Factory splicing is not permitted.
3.4.3 Marking
Mark the reel to conform to the principles given in clause 3.3 of the Sectional Specification.
3.4.4 Packaging
Packaging shall conform to the principles given in clause 3.9.4 of the Generic Specification.
3.4.5 Health
Health considerations shall conform to the principles given in clause 3.9.5 of the Generic
Specification.
3.5 Ordering information
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Orders for fibers covered by this Standard shall contain, in clear or in coded form, the following
minimum information:
- Number and revision indicator of the Detail Specification.
- Part number. See also clause 3.3 and Annex B of this Specification.
3.6 Additional information (not for inspection purposes)

This Standard supports Detail Specifications in the series of TIA Standards and ICEA Standards
for fiber-optic cable.

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4 Inspection requirements
4.1 Qualification approval
For qualification approval, the process shall be in accordance with clause 5.2 of the Sectional
Specification, which in turn references clause 4.3 of the Generic Specification. The minimum
sample size is the same as that specified for periodic requalification in the tables that follow.
4.2 Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI)
Quality Conformance Inspection shall be in accordance with clause 5.3 of the Sectional
Specification. Note that periodic requalification is a standard component of the QCI program.

5 Quality assessment tables

Tables 1 through 4 cover both qualification approval and QCI requirements, and represent the
required list of attributes, as given in clause 3.1 of this document.
NOTES
1 Column 1 cross references the subclause in the Sectional Specification that gives
more detail on preferred values and characteristics.
2 Column 3 may list more than one test procedure for a given parameter. Many test
procedures give interchangeable results, based on interlaboratory comparisons.
Whenever a non-TIA test or a TIA surrogate test is called out, there is a reference to
Annex C, which gives further details.
3 In column 4 certain performance requirements need more detailed discussion than a
table can accommodate. For example, multiple values may be allowed, and specified
alternatives are recommended. See Annex B.

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Eight annexes support the tables:

- Annex A (normative) explains the QCI codes and levels.
- Annex B (normative) covers performance requirements for certain attributes, the details of
which cannot readily be accommodated in a table. This (normative) annex covers
multicellular part numbers, as explained in clause 3.6.3 of the Generic Specification:
attributes for which there are multiple limits or multiple nominal values.
- Annex C (informative) covers specialized tests such as: those not developed by TIA ( e.g.,
mechanical counter for length measurement); and those tests (part of TIA-455, usually)
that are used as surrogates. Some detail is given.
- Annex D (informative) describes the chromatic dispersion specification for wide band
multimode fiber.
- Annex E (normative) details normative performance requirements related to differential
mode delay.
- Annex F (informative) discusses system, modal bandwidth, and transmitter considerations
for wide band multimode fiber.
- Annex G (informative) provides explanations for bandwidth parameters that have similar
names and abbreviations.
- Annex H (informative) provides references

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Table 1 — Dimensional specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &

tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
Core
4.2.1 diameter 1 76 2) 50 ± 2.5 µm N/A N/A SI 1 .0

4.2.2 Core non- 1 76 3 An- PR NR

≤6%
circularity nual

4.2.3 Cladding 1 76 1 25.0 ± 1 .0 µm N/A N/A SI/DPC 1 .0

diameter
Cladding
4.2.4 noncir- 1 76 ≤ 1 .0 % N/A N/A SI 1 .0
cularity
Core/clad-
4.2.5 ding con- 1 76 3 An- PR NR
≤ 2.0 µm
centricity nual
error
Coating
4.2.6 1 95 250 ± 1 5 µm N/A N/A SI 1 .0
diameter 3)
Coating/
4.2.7 cladding 1 95 N/A N/A SI 1 .0
≤ 1 2.5 µm
concentri-
city error
1) See Annex A for descriptions
2) Core diameter is specified at 850 nm ± 1 0 nm with a test specimen length of 1 00 m ± 5%
and a threshold value, kCORE of 0.025.
3) Indicate nominal value on procurement document: 245 µm is uncolored, 250 µm is
colored, and the 500 µm value may be for either uncolored or colored, as specified. See
clause B.3.
N/A = Not applicable.

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Table 1 (cont.)— Dimensional specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &

tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
1 33, or Minimum length
Fiber mechanical or1 .11 300
km, at 850
nm, with
4.2.8 length counter 1 0 nm spectral N/A N/A 1 00 NR
(see Annex width (See also
C) clause B.1 )
1)See Annex A for descriptions
N/A = Not applicable

Table 2 — Mechanical specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &

tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
≥ 0.69 GPa
4.3.1 Proof test 31 N/A N/A 1 00/ NR
(See also clause DPC
B.2)
1 .0 N ≤ peak
4.3.2 Coating 1 78 strip force ≤ 9.0 3 An- PR NR
strip force N for 30 mm nual
Length
1)See Annex A for descriptions
N/A = Not applicable

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Table 3 — Optical specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &

tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
Attenuation ≤ 2.5 dB/km
4.4.1 coefficient 78 (See also clause N/A N/A SI NR
at 850 nm B.4)
Attenuation ≤ 1 .8 dB/km
An-
4.4.9 coefficient 78 (See also clause 3 nual PR NR
at 953 nm B.4)
Attenuation ≤ 0.8 dB/km
4.4.2 coefficient 78 (See also clause N/A N/A SI NR
at 1 300 nm B.4)
Attenuation
4.4.3 difference, 78 N/A N/A SI NR
≤ 3.0 dB/km
1 380 –
1 300 nm
Overfilled
modal
bandwidth-
4.4.4 length 204 2) ≥ 3500 MHz•km N/A N/A SI NR
product at
850 nm
Overfilled
modal
bandwidth- ≥ 1 850 MHz•km
4.4.9 length 204 2) N/A N/A SI NR
product at
953 nm
1) See Annex A for descriptions
2) Method C is the reference test method using DMD weights of FOTP-204 Table 1 to
determine calculated overfilled modal bandwidth (OMBc). These weights are repeated in
clause E.2 for convenience. Bandwidth is specified for test specimen length of 1 000 m ±
5%.
N/A = Not applicable

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Table 3 (cont.) — Optical specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &

tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
Overfilled
modal
4.4.5 bandwidth- 204 N/A N/A SI NR
≥ 500 MHz•km
length
product at
1 300 nm
Zero-
dispersion 1 297 ≤ λ0 ≤ 1 328
4.4.6 1 75 3 An- PR NR
wavelength, nm nual
λ0 (See Annex D)

Zero- S 0 ≤ 4(-1 03) /

4.4.6 dispersion 1 75 (840(1 -( λ0/840) 4)) 3 An- PR NR
slope, S 0 ps/nm 2km nual
(See Annex D)
Numerical
4.4.7 aperture 1 77 2) 0.200 ± 0.01 5 N/A N/A SI 1 .0

Point
4.4.8 discontinuity 78 ≤ 0.2 dB/point at
N/A N/A SI NR
at 850 & 850 or 1 300 nm
1 300 nm
1) See Annex A for descriptions
2)Numerical aperture is specified at 850 nm ± 1 0 nm with a test specimen length of 1 00 m ±
5% and a threshold value, kNA of 0,05.
N/A = Not applicable

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Table 3 (cont.) — Optical specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &
tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
Effective 4700 MHz•km
modal (Meets clause
4.4.9 bandwidth 220 2) E.1 ; see Annex F N/A N/A SI NR
(EMB) at equation F.3-1 )
850 nm
Effective 2470 MHz•km
modal (Meets clause
4.4.9 bandwidth 220 2) E.1 ; see Annex F N/A N/A SI NR
(EMB) at equation F.3-1 )
953 nm
Macrobend ≤ 0.5 dB at 850
loss with nm, An-
4.4.9 1 00 turns on 62 3) 3 nual PR NR
37.5 mm ≤ 0.5 dB at 1 300
radius nm

Macrobend ≤ 0.1 dB at 850

loss with nm, An-
4.4.9 2 turns on 62 3) 3 nual PR NR
1 5 mm ≤ 0.3 dB at 1 300
radius nm

Macrobend ≤ 0.2 dB at 850

loss with nm, An-
4.4.9 2 turns on 62 3) 3 nual PR NR
7.5 mm ≤ 0.5 dB at 1 300
radius nm
1) See Annex A for descriptions
2)Differential mode delay is specified at the 850 nm ± 2 nm and 953 nm ± 6 nm with a test
specimen length of 1 000 m ± 5%. These requirements take precedence over requirements
on the nominal wavelength and tolerance in FOTP-220.
3)The launch condition for the macrobending loss measurement shall fulfill that described in
IEC 61 280-4-1 .
N/A = Not applicable

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Table 4 —Environmental specifications

Sec- Performance Qual. appr. &

tional Test pro- requirements periodic requal. QCI method 1 )
sub- cedure(s), and test Sample
clause Attribute FOTP- conditions size Freq. Code Level
Condition:
– 60 to + 85 °C
at 850 or 1 300
nm
4.5.1 Change of 234 3 Bi- PR NR
temperature ≤ 0.2 dB/km ennial
attenuation
increase from
initial value at
850 or 1 300 nm
Condition:
– 1 0 to + 85 °C
at 850 or 1 300
nm
Temperature Bi-
4.5.2 - humidity 72 3 ennial PR NR
≤ 0.2 dB/km
cycling
attenuation
increase from
initial value at
850 or 1 300 nm
1) See Annex A for descriptions

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Annex A (normative)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI) codes and levels

Further details,
Code QCI method this annex
1 00 1 00% characterization A.1
DPC Direct process control A.2
SI Statistical index A.3
PR Periodic requalification only A.4
("NR" in the final column of tables 1 through 4 indicates "not required.")
A.1 1 00% characterization
This QCI method applies to attributes that are routinely measured 1 00% of the time as part of
the manufacturing operation. For example, cladding diameter is continuously measured by on-
line monitoring.
A.2 Direct process control
This requires visual verification of calibration and conformance to specification.
A.3 Statistical Index
This is a performance measure derived from sampling the product. See clause 4.4.3 of the
Generic Specification for further information.
The level for the Statistical Index is the maximum recommended value.
A.4 Periodic requalification
See clause 4.2 in this document.

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Annex B (normative)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Part-number codes for multicellular attributes

Certain attributes have multiple limits, or multiple nominal values. They are called multicellular
attributes − see clause 3.3 in this document. The following multicellular attributes are specified
only in the procurement document: minimum length, proof test, coating diameter, and
attenuation (at 850 nm, 953 nm, 1 300 nm, or all).
Details follow on the recommended code for each attribute, and how the codes are combined
into a multicellular part number.
B.1 Fiber length
Minimum
Code length, km
1 1 .1
2 1 .7
3 2.2
4 3.3
5 4.4
A 0 < Length ≤ 1 0.0
B 1 0.0 < Length ≤ 25.0
X As ordered
B.2 Proof test
Minimum tensile proof stress
Code GPa Approximate kpsi

B 0.69 1 00
C 1 .37 200
X As ordered

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B.3 Coating diameter

Code Coating diameter, µm Condition
A 245 ± 1 0 Uncolored
B 250 ± 1 5 Colored
C 500 ± 25 Uncolored
D 500 ± 25 Colored
B.4 Attenuation coefficient
One code covers attenuation coefficient values at three wavelengths. Attenuation levels at 850
nm, 953 nm and 1 300 nm are related. Check with the supplier to determine the compatible
combinations of part numbers.
Maximum attenuation coefficient, dB/km
Code At 850 nm At 953 nm At 1 300 nm

4 2.5 1 .8 0.8
X As ordered As ordered As ordered
B.5 Combined part number
An example of a Detail Specification part number, augmented with the part number is:
TIA-492AAAE-1 BB4. This would indicate:
- Designation of this document: TIA-492AAAE
- Length ≥ 1 .1 km
- Proof stress ≥ 0.69 GPa
- Coating diameter 250 ± 1 5 µm, colored
- Attenuation coefficient ≤ 2.5 dB/km at 850 nm, ≤ 1 .8 dB/km at 953 nm and ≤ 0.8 dB/km at
1 300 nm
NOTE - The revision number of the Standard does not appear in the part number. This
ensures that, once a part number has been assigned, it always describes the same
product.

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Annex C (informative)
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Surrogate test procedure

C.1 Non-TIA/EIA method: length measurement by mechanical counter
This annex covers the optional, non-TIA/EIA test procedure for measuring fiber length by
mechanical counter, called out in this Standard.
This method of measuring fiber length is done by winding the fiber onto another spool. Or it
may be done on the draw and/or during the tensile-proof operation. During the process, the
fiber engages and causes a fixed, calibrated wheel to rotate. The number of revolutions
resulting from the winding process, multiplied by πD/1 000, yields the length of the fiber in km,
where D is the diameter of the counting wheel, in meters.
Take care to ensure that no slippage of the fiber relative to the surface of the counting wheel
occurs.
Calibration of the counting wheel may be augmented by careful measurement of a length of
fiber for which the number of wheel counts is known.

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Annex D (informative)
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Chromatic dispersion specification for wideband multimode fiber

D.1 Chromatic dispersion specification:
The region of compliance defined by the limits of Table 3 is shown in Figure D-1 .
0.1 06
Zero d ispersion slope, S 0 (ps/nm 2·km)

0.1 04

0.1 02
Recommend ed coord inate
0.1 00 f or system mod eling

0.098

0.096 Reg ion of compliant

λ0 and S 0
0.094

0.092
1 290 1 300 1 31 0 1 320 1 330
Zero d ispersion waveleng th, λ 0 (nm)

Figure D-1
Region of compliant chromatic dispersion parameters corresponding to Table 3
Within this region the coordinate that generates worst-case dispersion for operating
wavelengths from 840 nm to 1 000 nm is:
λ0 = 1 328 nm
S 0 = 0.093477 ps/nm 2•km
This coordinate is recommended for system modeling for wavelengths from 840 nm to 1 000 nm.
To describe chromatic dispersion as a function of wavelength, a differentiated 3-term Sellmeier
equation, as shown in Equation D.1 -1 , is used. (See FOTP-1 75 for more information).
?
? ??? = ??? ? ?1 − ???? ? ? [D.1 -1 ]
Where:
D( λ) is the chromatic dispersion as a function of wavelength
S 0 is the zero dispersion slope (ZDS)
λ0 is the zero dispersion wavelength (ZDW)
λ is the wavelength of interest
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Apply Equation D.1 -1 to determine chromatic dispersion at an operating wavelength of interest.

Here it is important to recognize that, by convention, chromatic dispersion within the wavelength
range described in Annex F is negative, so the limit is represented by a minimum value. Higher
values than the limit deliver lower chromatic dispersion. Figure D-2 depicts the dispersion limit
from 840 nm to 1 000 nm using the worst-case coordinate shown in Figure D-1 .
-40

-50
Reg ion of compliant
d ispersion values
Dispersion, D (ps/nm·km)

-60

-70

-80

-90

-1 00

-1 1 0
840 860 880 900 920 940 960 980 1 000
Operating waveleng th, λ (nm)

Figure D-2 - Chromatic dispersion limits

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Annex E (normative)
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Fiber differential mode delay (DMD), calculated effective modal bandwidth (EMBc) and
calculated overfilled modal bandwidth (OMBc) requirements

E.1 Fiber EMBc requirements

The optical pulse shapes from the DMD measurements shall be weighted by a set of launch
distributions to determine a corresponding set of EMBc values. At 850 nm the minimum EMBc
(minEMBc) within this set shall meet the requirement of equation E.1 -1 . At 953 nm the
minimum EMBc within this set shall meet the requirements of equation E.1 -2.

Minimum EMBc ≥ 41 60 MHz • km at 850 nm [E.1 -1 ]

Minimum EMBc ≥ 21 90 MHz • km at 953 nm [E.1 -2]

where:
minimum EMBc is determined from the complex transfer function as described in FOTP-220
using the weightings defined in Table E.1 .
NOTES
1 Minimum EMBc is a fiber parameter and its value may not be optimal for use in
system models. Refer to Annex F for information regarding the corresponding system
parameter called the effective modal bandwidth (EMB) and its relationship to minimum
EMBc.
2 Refer to Annex G for additional explanation of bandwidth nomenclature.
Weightings within Table E.1 are provided for DMD measured at 1 µm radial intervals starting
from the center of the core (r = 0) for ten simulated lasers with encircled flux (EF) metrics that
correspond to those of ten actual lasers. The DMD weightings in Table E.1 are specific to
sources meeting the specifications of clause F.2.
E.2 Fiber OMBc requirements

The optical pulse shapes from the DMD measurements shall be weighted by the launch
distribution of Table E.2 to determine a corresponding OMBc value.

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Table E.1 - DMD weightings for EMBc

Radial Laser ID
position
r (µm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0.033023 0.023504 0 0 0 0.01 51 99 0.01 6253 0.022057 0.01 043 0.01 5681
2 0.262463 0.1 88044 0 0 0 0.1 2091 0.1 2901 1 0.1 7639 0.083496 0.1 24978
3 0.884923 0.634634 0 0 0 0.407702 0.434844 0.595248 0.281 802 0.421 548
4 2.0091 02 1 .447235 0.00741 4 0.005637 0.003034 0.925664 0.9871 84 1 .351 845 0.65028 0.957203
5 3.231 21 6 2.37661 6 0.072928 0.055488 0.029856 1 .488762 1 .5876 2.1 74399 1 .1 30599 1 .539535
6 3.961 956 3.052908 0.262906 0.20005 0.1 07634 1 .825448 1 .94661 4 2.666278 1 .627046 1 .887747
7 3.694686 3.1 50634 0.6371 1 7 0.483667 0.258329 1 .702306 1 .81 5285 2.486564 2.044326 1 .762955
8 2.644369 2.732324 1 .1 97628 0.89695 0.458494 1 .21 8378 1 .299241 1 .780897 2.291 72 1 .2921 84
9 1 .397552 2.060241 1 .91 6841 1 .402833 0.661 247 0.64391 1 0.686635 0.94541 2 2.28081 3 0.790844
10 0.51 1 827 1 .388339 2.755231 1 .957805 0.826035 0.238557 0.25585 0.360494 1 .937545 0.55938
11 0.1 1 0549 0.834722 3.51 4797 2.433247 1 .000204 0.098956 0.1 31 429 0.1 63923 1 .383006 0.673655
12 0.004097 0.41 971 5 3.88331 7 2.639299 1 .294439 0.204274 0.327091 0.31 871 2 0.878798 1 .047689
13 0.000048 0.1 60282 3.561 955 2.397238 1 .81 3982 0.529982 0.848323 0.778983 0.679756 1 .589037
14 0.001 1 1 1 0.0471 43 2.61 7093 1 .81 6953 2.50695 1 .024948 1 .56751 3 1 .3831 74 0.81 236 2.1 38626
15 0.005094 0.044691 1 .480325 1 .296977 3.1 6421 3 1 .61 1 695 2.224027 1 .853992 1 .074702 2.470827
16 0.01 391 8 0.1 1 61 52 0.593724 1 .240553 3.5721 1 3 2.21 0689 2.55506 1 .91 41 23 1 .257323 2.361 764
17 0.02632 0.21 9802 0.1 53006 1 .70002 3.61 8037 2.70741 5 2.464566 1 .51 1 827 1 .255967 1 .79821 3
18 0.036799 0.307088 0.01 2051 2.240664 3.329662 2.9388 2.087879 0.90833 1 .1 1 2456 1 .059264
19 0.039465 0.32931 4 0 2.394077 2.745395 2.73932 1 .5771 1 1 0.386991 0.879309 0.444481
20 0.0321 52 0.268541 0 1 .952429 1 .953241 2.090874 1 .056343 0.1 1 1 76 0.6081 83 0.1 23304
21 0.01 9992 0.1 6697 0 1 .21 3833 1 .1 37762 1 .261 564 0.5951 02 0.01 4829 0.348921 0.01 2552
22 0.008832 0.07351 4 0 0.534474 0.494404 0.5521 4 0.25671 8 0.001 81 8 0.1 51 1 2 0
23 0.00261 2 0.021 793 0 0.1 5831 4 0.1 4651 7 0.1 63627 0.076096 0.00054 0.044757 0
24 0.000282 0.002679 0 0.01 9738 0.01 8328 0.020443 0.009446 0 0.005639 0
25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Table E.2 - DMD weighting for OMBc

Radial OFL
position weighting
r (µm)
0 0
1 0.00073
2 0.001 57
3 0.00253
4 0.00362
5 0.00487
6 0.00631
7 0.00795
8 0.00983
9 0.01 1 98
10 0.01 443
11 0.01 725
12 0.02046
13 0.0241 4
14 0.02836
15 0.0331 7
16 0.03869
17 0.04500
18 0.05221
19 0.06047
20 0.06992
21 0.08073
22 0.0931 0
23 0.1 0725
24 0.1 2345
25 0.1 41 97

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Annex F (informative)
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System, modal bandwidth, and transmitter considerations

F.1 Background

When a multimode fiber is used with laser transmitters, the bandwidth of the combination may
vary widely, depending on the details of the modal structure of the lasers, the modal delay
structure of the fiber, and the coupling between the laser and the fiber modes. More precisely,
modal bandwidth is the 3 dB bandwidth of the impulse response produced from the modal
delays of a particular fiber weighted by the mode power distribution excited by a particular laser.
To generate a robust bandwidth estimate when the impulse response is non-Gaussian, the 3 dB
bandwidth is replaced by an extrapolation of the 1 .5 dB bandwidth.
Knowledge of the modal structure of a fiber, as determined by FOTP-220 (“Differential Mode
Delay Measurement of Multimode Fiber in the Time Domain”), allows a lower limit to be placed
on the range of bandwidths which will be experienced when using a given fiber with various
laser transmitters. The minEMBc technique reviewed in section F.3 screens the fiber with 1 0
simulated lasers that explore the observed mode power distribution; the set of 1 0 simulated
lasers is believed to be conservative compared to commercially available lasers but narrower
than the set of theoretical lasers in the original TIA model shown in Figure F-2 [1 1 ]. The chosen
lasers exhibit a variety of mode power distribution characteristics: some with power more
concentrated in lower order modes, some with power more concentrated in higher order modes,
and some with both low order and high order mode power concentrations.
By using lasers which couple primarily into modes with well bounded delays, minimum modal
bandwidth can be ensured. The test method of FOTP-203 (“ Light Source Encircled Flux
Measurement Method”) can be used to measure the launch condition of laser transmitters into
multimode fiber [1 4]. Appropriately selected launch condition specifications can restrict the
modes of the fiber used by the transmitters primarily to those with appropriately limited
differential mode delays.
A minimum modal bandwidth-length product can be ensured by combining a transmitter meeting
the specifications in clause F.4 below with a 50 µm fiber meeting the specifications of this
Standard.
F.2 System considerations
The wide band MMF fiber specifications were developed using the Excel link models for IEEE
1 00GBASE-SR4 (Example MMF Link Model.xls [22]) and Fibre Channel 32GFC (T1 1 -1 2-
376v0.xlsx [23]). The link models were used to determine the bandwidth requirements over the
wavelength range from 840 nm to 953 nm. The wavelengths were varied within this range in
the models. In the link models the dispersion parameters U 0 (zero dispersion wavelength) and
S 0 (zero dispersion slope) were adjusted to new values of 1 328 nm and 0.093477 ps/nm 2km
based on round-robin results and the cabled fiber attenuation was decreased from 3.5 to 3.0
dB/km per a change to TIA 568.3-D. Both link models are margin-limited over the 840-953 nm
wavelength range (unlike the IEEE P802.3ae 1 0GBASE-S model [1 3] used for OM3, which is
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inter-symbol interference limited to less than or equal to 3.6 dB), and the EMB in the link model
was adjusted to achieve a margin of 0.000 dB. For setting the EMB specification, it was agreed
to use the 32GFC link model with zero margin because the EMB requirements are higher than
the 1 00GBASE-SR4 model (that is, bandwidth requirements were chosen that met requirements
of both system link models).
The normative EMB specifications are 4700 MHz·km at 850 nm and 2470 MHz· km at 953 nm.
These are marked with circles in figure F-1 . With these requirements fulfilled, the expected
worst-case EMB lies on or above the system requirements, as explained in the next clause.

F.3 Modal bandwidth considerations: EMB

During the development of TIA-492AAAC [1 6], a detailed time-domain Monte-Carlo simulation

was used to assess the performance-screening ability of various DMD mask and DMD
weighting proposals for transmitters meeting the specifications of clause F.4 [1 – 1 2]. The
proposals were judged based on their ability to identify fibers that did not cause inter-symbol
interference (ISI) to exceed a specific value more often than a 0.5% rate [1 1 ]. The specific ISI
value was established via the IEEE 802.3ae link model [1 3] for a channel that included the
effects of transmitter rise time, receiver bandwidth, and a fiber with 2000 MHz•km modal
bandwidth. Thus, through the use of the Monte-Carlo simulation, fiber meeting the
requirements of TIA-492AAAC provide a minimum EMB of 2000 MHz•km.
The EMB value is aligned with the assumptions of the IEEE P802.3ae link model. Of particular
relevance is the fact that in the spreadsheet the ISI impairment is modeled under Gaussian
waveform assumptions for the transmitter and fiber outputs. According to the results of the
Monte-Carlo simulation for fibers passing DMD requirements, the spreadsheet relationship
between ISI and fiber modal bandwidth is pessimistic. Therefore, the calculation of EMB from
weighted DMD [20] included a factor of 1 .1 3 to align the fiber requirements developed with the
time-domain Monte-Carlo simulation with the spreadsheet model as shown in equation F.3-1 .
This factor was applied as well to the EMB calculation of OM4, TIA-492AAAD [21 ]. This factor
is also applied to the EMB calculation of this Standard.
EMB = 1 .1 3 × minimum EMBc [F.3-1 ]
The EMB derived by equation F.3-1 also applies to the Fibre Channel link models. If other
models are used, then a different EMB may be appropriate.
Fibers passing the EMB specifications of this Standard generally exhibit EMB meeting equation
set F.3-2, which is depicted as three straight-line segments from (a) 840 nm to 850 nm, (b) 850
nm to 930 nm, and (c) 930 nm to 953 nm. The unit of EMB in all three equations is MHz•km.

EMB ≥ 3840 + (4700 - 3840) × ( λc - 840) / (850 - 840) for 840 nm ≤ λc ≤ 850 nm [F.3-2a]
EMB ≥ 4700 + (2565 - 4700) × ( λc - 850) / (930 - 850) for 850 nm ≤ λc ≤ 930 nm [F.3-2b]

EMB ≥ 2565 + (2470 - 2565) × ( λc - 930) / (953 - 930) for 930 nm ≤ λc ≤ 953 nm [F.3-2c]

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Equation set F.3-2 describes three straight line segments between the minimum EMB indicated
by the 32GFC link model at 840 nm and the two minimum EMBs at the nominal measurement
wavelengths of 850 nm and 953 nm. Equation set F.3-2 is plotted in Figure F-1 along with
values of EMB that close the 32GFC link model. The straight line segments from 840 nm to 953
nm were carefully established as providing a minimum EMB guidance over the wavelength
range while not intentionally introducing special fiber design dependence.

5000
45 00
4000
minimum EMB (MHz ⋅ km)

35 00
3000
25 00
2000
15 00
32G FC model closure
1000 Estimated lower limit of EM B
500 850 nm and 953 nm EM B specifications
0
840 85 0 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 93 0 940 95 0 960
wave length (nm)

Figure F-1
Estimated minimum wide band EMB versus wavelength

F.4 Transmitter encircled flux and center wavelength requirements

F.4.1 Transmitter encircled flux requirements

The DMD weightings specified in clause E.1 , were established in conjunction with the particular
bounded range of laser launch conditions specified in equations F.4-1 and F.4-2. The minimum
modal bandwidth for launch conditions outside of this range has not been determined, but will
be lower than for launch conditions within this range.
The transmitter launch condition power distribution should meet the requirements of equations
F.4-1 and F.4-2 when measured per FOTP-203 [1 4] with the transmitter coupled into a 50 µm
fiber meeting the specifications of this Standard.
EF at radius 4.5 µm ≤ 30% [F.4-1 ]
EF at radius 1 9 µm ≥ 86% [F.4-2]
The approximate position of the DMD weightings specified in clause E1 are depicted in the
informative figure F-2 below, relative to the boundaries given in equations F.4-1 and F.4-2 [20].
Several published application standards meet the encircled flux requirements of equations F.4-1
and F.4-2 [1 7 - 1 9, 24].

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Figure F-2
Approximate position of DMD weightings relative to the EF boundaries F.4-1 , F.4-2
F.4.2 Center wavelength requirements
Because the fiber’s modal delays change with wavelength, the highest modal bandwidth
performance will be attained when the laser transmitter center wavelength is between the DMD
measurement wavelengths. When the laser transmitter’s center wavelength is outside this
range, the modal bandwidth may degrade. See equation set F.3-2 for advice on bandwidth
values between the DMD measurement wavelengths.
The laser transmitter center wavelength ( λc) should meet the requirements of equation F.4-3
when measured per FOTP-1 27 [1 5].

840 nm ≤ λc ≤ 953 [F.4-3]

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Annex G (informative)
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Bandwidth nomenclature explanation

G.1 Bandwidth nomenclature

Table G.1 provides explanations of bandwidth parameters that have similar names and
abbreviations.
Table G.1 – Bandwidth nomenclature explanation

Parameter name Parameter description

and abbreviation
calculated effective modal The calculated modal bandwidth
bandwidth resulting from a particular weighting of a
(EMBc) particular DMD.
minimum calculated effective The minimum calculated modal
modal bandwidth bandwidth resulting from a particular set
(minimum EMBc) or of weightings of a particular DMD.
(minEMBc)
effective modal bandwidth The modal bandwidth that results from
(EMB) multiplying the minimum calculated
effective modal bandwidth by 1 .1 3 to
arrive at a value aligned with the
assumptions of the IEEE 802.3ae link
model for transmitters compliant to
clause F.2.
calculated overfilled modal The calculated modal bandwidth
bandwidth resulting from weighting a particular
(OMBc) DMD to simulate an overfilled launch
condition.

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Annex H (informative)
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References

References 1 -4 and 6 can be found on TIA’s ftp site at:

http://ftp.tiaonline.org/FO%20References/Fo22/Public/References%20for%2050%20um%20Development/
1 . “New Delay Set for TIA Modeling” Ritger and Abbott, white paper, June 1 , 2001 .
2. “Fiber Delays for 1 0 Gb Risk Assessment”, Ritger and Abbott, presentation to FO2.2.1 , June
25, 2001 .
3. “Source Characteristics Development”, Kolesar, presentation to FO2.2.1 , June 2001 .
4. “Simulation of 50 µm 1 0 Gb Links”, Golowich, Ritger, Kolesar, presentation to FO2.2.1 , June
25, 2001 .
5. “Modeling, Simulation, and Experimental Study of a 50µm Multimode Fiber 1 0 Gbaud Serial
Link”, Golowich, Kolesar, Ritger, Giaretta, presentation to IEEE 802.3ae, May, 2000. URL:
http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/3/ae/public/may00/golowich_1 _0500.pdf
6. “Risk Analysis: EF limits and Wavelength Dependence”, Ritger, presentation to FO2.2.1 ,
June 25, 2001 .
7. “Modeling and Simulations for 1 0 Gb Multimode Optical Fiber Link Component
Specifications”, Golowich, Kolesar, Ritger, Pepeljugoski, OFC paper WDD57, 2001 .
8. “Measurements and simulations of intersymbol interference penalty in new high speed 50
µm multimode fiber links operating at 1 0 Gb/s”, Pepeljugoski, Golowich, OFC paper
WDD40, 2001 .
9. “Use of Differential Mode Delay in Qualifying Multi-Mode Optical Fiber for 1 0 Gbps
Operation”, Ritger, OFMC paper, 2001 .
1 0. “2.2.1 Update”, Hackert, March 2001 IEEE Plenary. URL:
http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/3/ae/public/mar01 /hackert_1 _0301 .pdf
1 1 . “Development of a system specification for laser-optimized 50- µm multimode fiber for
multigigabit short-wavelength LANs”, Pepeljugoski, Hackert, Abbott, Swanson, Golowich,
Ritger, Kolesar, Chen, Pleunis, Journal of Lightwave Technology, May 2003, Vol. 21 ,
number 5
1 2. “Modeling and simulation of next-generation multimode fiber links”, Pepeljugoski, Golowich,
Ritger, Kolesar, Risteski, Journal of Lightwave Technology, May 2003, Vol. 21 , number 5
1 3. IEEE P802.3ae 1 0Gb/s Ethernet Task Force Link Budget Spreadsheet (Version 3.1 .1 6a)
URL http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/3/ae/public/index.html
1 4. TIA 455-203 (FOTP-203) Light Source Encircled Flux Measurement Method
1 5. TIA 455-1 27 (FOTP-1 27) Spectral Characterization of Laser Diodes
1 6. TIA 492AAAC Detail specification for 850-nm laser-optimized, 50-µm core diameter/125-µm
cladding diameter class Ia graded-index multimode optical fibers
1 7. IEEE Std. 802.3 TM IEEE Standard for Ethernet, Clause 52 for 1 0GBASE-S,
Clause 86 for
40GBASE-SR4 and 1 00GBASE-SR1 0, Clause 95 for 1 00GBASE-SR4, clause 1 1 2 for
25GBASE-SR
1 8. ANSI INCITS 364-2003, Fibre Channel – 10 Gigabit (10GFC)
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1 9. ANSI/INCITS 479-201 1 Fibre Channel – Physical Interface-5 (FC-PI-5), for 400-SN (4GFC),
800-SN and 800-SA (8GFC), 1 600-SN (1 6GFC)
20. “Fibers for Short-Distance Applications”, Abbott, Bickham, Dainese, Li, chapter 7 in Optical
Fiber Telecommunications VI A, New York: Elsevier, 201 3.
21 . TIA 492AAAD Detail specification for 850-nm laser-optimized, 50-µm core diameter/125-µm
cladding diameter class Ia graded-index multimode optical fibers suitable for manufacturing
OM4 cabled optical fiber
22. IEEE 1 00G-SR4 Example MMF Link Model.xls, Petrilla
http://www.ieee802.org/3/bm/public/may1 3/index.html
23. 32G Fibre Channel Model T1 1 -1 2-376v0, Cunningham 9/27/201 2
http://www.t1 1 .org/ftp/t1 1 /pub/fc/pi-6/1 2-376v0.xlsx
24. ANSI/INCITS 51 2-201 5 Fibre Channel – Physical Interface-6 (FC-PI-6), for 3200-SN
(32GFC)

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