IEC 61290-3-2:2008

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Symbols, acronyms and abbreviations
4 Apparatus
5 Test specimen
6 Procedure
  6.1 Frequency-scanning technique: calibration
  6.2 Frequency-scanning technique: measurement
  6.3 Selected-frequency technique: calibration and
      measurement
  6.4 Measurement accuracy limitations
7 Calculation
  7.1 Calculation of calibration results
  7.2 Calculation of test results for the frequency-scanning
      technique
  7.3 Calculation of test results for the selected-frequency
      technique
8 Test results
Bibliography

IEC 61290-3-2:2008 applies to optical fibre amplifiers (OFA) using active fibres, containing rare-earth dopants, presently commercially available. Establishes uniform requirements for accurate and reliable measurements, of the noise figure, as defined in 3.1.17 of IEC 61291-1, by means of the electricial spectrum analyzer (ESA) method. This technical revision includes updates to specifically address all types of optical amplifiers - not just optical fibre amplifiers. This standard should be read in conjunction with IEC 61290-3 and IEC 61291-1.