SAE ARD 50020 : A2003

1 Scope
2 Applicable documents
  2.1 Definitions
  2.2 Acronyms
  2.3 Metrication
3 Interconnect/harness problem areas
  3.1 Introductory statement
      3.1.1 Forum report
      3.1.2 Summary and Recommendations
  3.2 Overview of Harness Problems
      3.2.1 Electrical Wiring Concerns
      3.2.2 Fiber-Optic Concerns
      3.2.3 Interconnection Goals
      3.2.4 Avionics Trends
  3.3 Fiber-Optic Harness Concepts
      3.3.1 General Requirements
      3.3.2 Harness Structure
      3.3.3 Fiber
      3.3.4 Cable
      3.3.5 Conduit
      3.3.6 Connectors
      3.3.7 Backshell
      3.3.8 Termini
      3.3.9 Connector Mating adapter
      3.3.10 Splices
      3.3.11 Splitter/combiner
      3.3.12 Installation
  3.4 Power Budget Considerations
  3.5 Reflected Energy
  3.6 Supportability
      3.6.1 Maintainability
  3.7 Desired Interconnection Parameters
      3.7.1 Fiber, Glass, 850 nm Window
      3.7.2 Fiber, Glass, Long-Wave Window
      3.7.3 Fiber, Polymeric
      3.7.4 Cable
      3.7.5 Connector/Termination
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
5 KEY WORDS
APPENDIX A REFERENCES SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LIST OF FIGURES

Includes all aspects of the fiber-optic interconnection system needed for diverse applications within the aerospace industry.