IEC TR 62048:2014

IEC TR 62048
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TECHNICAL
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Optical fibres –
Reliability – Power law theory

IEC TR 62048:2014-01(EN)

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IEC TR 62048

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Symbols . 8
4 General approach . 10
5 Formula types . 10
6 Measuring parameters for fibre reliability . 11
6.1 Overview . 11
6.2 Length and equivalent length . 11
6.3 Reliability parameters .
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