EN 61754-6-100:2016/prA1:2026

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 16-Jan-2028
• ICS: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 86BXA - Fibre optic interconnect, passive and connectorised components
• Current Stage: 4020 - Enquiry circulated - Enquiry
• Start Date: 26-Jun-2026
• Due Date: 29-Dec-2028
• Completion Date: 26-Jun-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN 61754-6-100:2016/oprA1:2026 - Amendment 1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 6-100: Type MU connector family - Simplified receptacle MU-PC connector interfaces

• Amends: EN 61754-6-100:2016 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 6-100: Type MU connector family - Simplified receptacle MU-PC connector interfaces
• Effective Date: 04-Nov-2025

Overview

EN 61754-6-100:2016/prA1:2026 is an Amendment 1 to the European Standard for fibre optic connector interfaces within the type MU connector family. Published by CLC, this amendment focuses specifically on the simplified receptacle MU-PC connector interfaces, further refining the standards for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. The MU connector series is widely recognized for its compact size and high-density connectivity, making it essential in modern optical communication systems. This amendment aims to clarify references, update terminology, and improve interface descriptions to ensure consistency and compatibility within the industry.

Key Topics

• Fibre Optic Connector Interfaces: The standard amends requirements for interfaces in MU-PC type connectors, simplifying technical definitions and clarifying connector parameters.
• Reference Updates: It replaces several outdated references with current IEC standards, ensuring interoperability and up-to-date compliance across the industry.
• Reference Corrections: Updates and clarifies citations throughout tables, descriptive text, and figures within the underlying standard.
• Parameter Descriptions: Adjustments to key parameters, such as the surface finish (Ra value) for connector interfaces, are included to align with international best practices.
• Compatibility and Consistency: The amendment aligns with relevant IEC standards, supporting a unified approach for fibre optic interconnection components.

Applications

The content of EN 61754-6-100:2016/prA1:2026 is applicable to a range of industries and environments where high-density fibre optic connectivity is essential:

• Telecommunications: The simplified MU-PC connector interfaces are crucial for compact and reliable connections in network infrastructure, central offices, and data centers.
• Data Centers: With ever-increasing demands for bandwidth and space-saving solutions, the amendment supports efficient and accurate connector deployment.
• Industrial Networks: Automation, process controls, and monitoring systems benefit from robust and standardized optical connections for signal integrity and system longevity.
• Broadcast and Media: High-capacity content transmission networks require standardized interfaces to ensure low-loss, high-reliability connections.
• Test and Measurement: Consistent connector parameters facilitate precise testing and measurement of fibre optic systems.

The amendment’s focus on reference accuracy and parameter specification provides enhanced guidance for manufacturers, system integrators, and installers working with MU connector family interfaces. This ensures greater interoperability, reduced installation errors, and improved equipment performance across diverse applications.

Related Standards

This amendment references and aligns with several key international standards, ensuring seamless integration within the broader suite of optical interconnection specifications:

• IEC 61754-6: Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic connector interfaces – Part 6: Type MU connector family.
• IEC 61755-3 (all parts): Fibre optic connector optical interfaces – Connector parameters for dispersion unshifted single-mode physically contacting fibres.
• IEC 63267-3 (all parts): Fibre optic connector interfaces for enhanced macro bend multimode fibres – Connector parameters for 50 μm core diameter fibres.

These related standards provide the necessary foundation for consistent and high-quality fibre optic connector design, testing, and application across global communication networks.

Keywords: fibre optic connector, MU connector, EN 61754-6-100, passive components, connector interfaces, optical interconnect, CLC standard, IEC standards, telecommunications connectors, data center connectivity, receptacle MU-PC

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Optični spojni elementi in pasivne komponente - Vmesniki za optične konektorje -
6-100. del: Družina konektorjev tipa MU - Poenostavljen sprejemljiv MU-PC-
konektorski vmesnik - Dopolnilo A1
Amendment 1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre
optic connector interfaces - Part 6-100: Type MU connector family - Simplified receptacle
MU-PC connector interfaces
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Interfaces de
connecteurs à fibres optiques - Partie 6-100: Famille de connecteurs de type MU -
Interfaces de connecteur MU-PC à embase simplifiée
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61754-6-100:2016/prA1:2026
ICS:
33.180.20 Povezovalne naprave za Fibre optic interconnecting
optična vlakna devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

86B/5238/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 61754-6-100/AMD1 ED2
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2026-06-26 2026-09-18
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
86B/5146/CD, 86B/5178A/CC
IEC SC 86B : FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS
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Japan Mr Ryo Koyama
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TITLE:
Amendment 1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector
interfaces - Part 6-100: Type MU connector family - Simplified receptacle MU-PC connector
interfaces
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IEC CDV 61754-6-100/AMD1 © IEC 2026
1 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
2 ____________
4 FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
5 DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
6 FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –
8 Part 6-100: Type MU connector family –
9 Simplified receptacle MU-PC connector interfaces
11 AMENDMENT 1
13 FOREWORD
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