NBN EN 61280-4-4 : 2007

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Symbols and abbreviated terms
4 Background on PMD properties
5 Measurement methods
   5.1 Methods of measuring PMD
   5.2 Reference test method
6 Apparatus
   6.1 Light source and polarizers
   6.2 Input optics
   6.3 Cladding mode stripper
   6.4 High-order mode filter
   6.5 Output positioner
   6.6 Output optics
   6.7 Detector
   6.8 Computer
   6.9 Means to reduce the effects of amplified
        spontaneous emission
7 Sampling and specimens
8 Procedure
9 Calculation or interpretation of results
10 Documentation
   10.1 Information required for each measurement
   10.2 Information to be available
11 Specification information
Annex A (normative) Fixed analyzer method
Annex B (normative) Stokes parameter evaluation method
Annex C (normative) Interferometric method
Annex D (normative) Stokes parameter evaluation method using
                       back-reflected light
Annex E (normative) Modulation phase-shift method
Annex G (informative) PMD determination by Method C
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                       publications with their corresponding
                       European publications
Bibliography
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Table

Gives uniform methods of measuring polarization mode dispersion (PMD) of single-mode installed links.