This standard specifies the reference test method (RTM) and alternative test method (ATM) of single-mode fiber polarization mode dispersion (PMD), and specifies the unified requirements for test equipment, injection conditions, measurement procedures, calculation methods, and results. This standard applies to uncabled and cabled single-mode optical fibers of Class B specified in GB/T 15972.1.
GB/T 18900-2002 history
2016GB/T 15972.48-2016 Specifications for optical fibre test methods.Part 48:Measurement methods and test procedures for transmission and optical characteristics.Polarization mode dispersion
2002GB/T 18900-2002 Test methods for polarization mode dispersion of single-mode optical fibres
GB/T 18900-2002 Test methods for polarization mode dispersion of single-mode optical fibres was changed to GB/T 15972.48-2016 Specifications for optical fibre test methods.Part 48:Measurement methods and test procedures for transmission and optical characteristics.Polarization mode dispersion.