G.655 is an international standard that describes the geometrical, mechanical, and transmission attributes of a single-mode optical fibre and cable, developed by the Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) that specifies one of the most popular types of single-mode optical fiber (SMF) cable.[1]

G.655
StatusIn force
Year started1996
Latest version(11/09)
November 2009
OrganizationITU-T
CommitteeStudy Group 15
Related standardsG.651.1, G.652, G.657
Domaintelecommunication
LicenseFreely available
Websitehttps://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-G.655

Standard edit

The standard specifies the geometrical, mechanical, and transmission attributes of a single-mode optical fibre as well as its cable. The range of mode field diameter permitted in G.655 is 8 to 11 µm in non-zero dispersion-shifted fibre. G.655.C fibre has a maximum PMD link design value of 0.20 ps/sqrtkm, which is the lowest value recommended by ITU-T. G.655 has the cable cut-off wavelength and cable attenuation coefficients in the C and L bands.[2]

External links edit

ITU-T Recommendation G.655

References edit

  1. ^ "ITU Standard Gives Operators Brighter Future Latest Recommendation Lights Up More Optical Fibre". International Telecommunication Union. 30 April 2004. Archived from the original on 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  2. ^ "G.655: Characteristics of a non-zero dispersion-shifted single-mode optical fibre and cable". www.itu.int. Archived from the original on 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2021-04-10.