TSB-130-2003
Generic Guidelines for Connectorized Polarization Maintaining Fiber and Polarizing Fiber Cable Assemblies for Use in Telecommunications Applications

Standard No.

TSB-130-2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

TIA - Telecommunications Industry Association

Scope

The purpose of the TSB is to provide familiarity and common usage of connectorized polarization maintaining fiber (PMF) and polarizing fiber (PZF) as used for telecommunication applications (consult TIA TSB-120 for additional information). It establishes terminology@ preferred optical performance values@ geometric values@ and identification markings as a guidance definition for Best Commercial Practices.