IEC 62005-9-1:2015

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Reliability - Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components

IEC 62005-9-1:2015 establishes a general reliability qualification program that applies to all passive fibre optic components except connectors and connector assemblies, the passing of which, suggests a minimum level of reliability assurance and allows that specific device to be called qualified to this standard. The objectives of this International Standard are as follows:
- to specify the requirements for a general reliability qualification standard (RQS) for passive optical components;
- to give direction to the supplier and to the end user on the production and purchase of passive optical components to meet and verify reliability qualification standards for certain specified service environments;
- to give the minimum list of reliability qualification stress tests and conditions;
- to establish guidance for the selection of appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria;
- to give relevant references;
- and to establish the minimum reporting requirements. This standard defines a series of stress tests, their severity, sequences, quantities of devices under the test (DUT), acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements. It also gives guidelines to selecting appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria. Keywords: reliability qualification standard (RQS) for passive optical components

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Fiabilité - Partie 9-1: Qualification des composants optiques passifs

L'IEC 62005-9-1:2015 détermine un programme de qualification général relatif à la fiabilité s'appliquant à tous les composants passifs à fibres optiques à l'exception des connecteurs et des assemblages de connecteurs, dont l'acceptation suggère un niveau minimum d'assurance de fiabilité et permet de déclarer ce dispositif spécifique qualifié selon la présente norme. Les objectifs de la présente Norme internationale sont les suivants:
- la spécification des exigences d'une norme générale de qualification relative à la fiabilité (RQS) pour les composants optiques passifs;
- la communication de directives pour le fournisseur et pour l'utilisateur final, relatives à la fabrication et à l'achat de composants optiques passifs satisfaisant aux normes de qualification relatives à la fiabilité et les vérifiant, pour certains environnements de service spécifiés;
- la fourniture de la liste minimale d'essais et de conditions de contraintes de qualification relatives à la fiabilité;
- l'établissement de lignes directrices pour la sélection des mesures appropriées et des critères d'acceptation/rejet;
- la fourniture de références appropriées;
- et l'établissement des exigences minimales concernant les rapports. Cette norme définit une série d'essais de contrainte, leur sévérité, les séquences, le nombre de dispositifs soumis à essai (DUT), les critères d'acceptation et les exigences concernant les rapports. Elle fournit également des lignes directrices pour sélectionner les mesures appropriées ainsi que les critères d'acceptation/rejet. Mots clés: norme de qualification relative à la fiabilité (RQS) pour les composants optiques passifs

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Jun-2015
• ICS: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices
• Technical Committee: SC 86B - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
• Drafting Committee: WG 7 - TC 86/SC 86B/WG 7
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 25-Jun-2015
• Completion Date: 31-Jul-2015

Overview

IEC 62005-9-1:2015 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that provides a comprehensive reliability qualification program for passive fibre optic components. It excludes connectors and connector assemblies but covers all other passive optical components used in fibre optic interconnecting devices. The standard specifies procedures and criteria to ensure these components meet minimum reliability assurance levels when subjected to specific service environments.

This qualification framework supports suppliers and end users in verifying and confirming the reliability of passive optical components by defining test conditions, acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements. By passing these tests, components can be classified as qualified to IEC 62005-9-1, offering confidence in their performance and durability.

Key Topics

• Reliability Qualification Standard (RQS): The standard outlines a structured RQS for passive optical components to ensure reliability under defined environmental conditions.
• Service Environments: It categorizes service environments into controlled (Category C), uncontrolled (Category U), and uncontrolled sequential (Category O) environments, providing tailored reliability tests for each category.
• Stress Tests and Conditions: Detailed stress tests are described, including specifics on severity, test sequences, and the number of devices under test (DUT) to adequately assess component reliability.
• Measurements and Criteria: The document guides selecting appropriate measurement methods along with pass/fail criteria, though it leaves flexibility to suppliers and users to define exact parameters with technical justification.
• Reporting Requirements: The standard mandates comprehensive reporting protocols that include test results, justifications, and technical rationale behind measurements and acceptance decisions.
• Failure Modes and Mechanisms: Informative annexes discuss typical failure modes and known failure mechanisms to aid in interpreting test results and improving component design.

Applications

• Supplier and Manufacturer Qualification: IEC 62005-9-1 provides manufacturers with a benchmark for certifying that their passive optical components meet international reliability standards critical to telecommunications, data centers, and other fibre optic applications.
• Procurement and Quality Assurance: End users and purchasers can reference this standard to specify reliability requirements and verify that supplied optical components adhere to stringent reliability qualifications.
• Design Verification: Engineers can utilize the structured test plans to validate product design, improve component robustness, and enhance lifecycle performance in various service environments.
• Inter-system Compatibility: By aligning with IEC 62005-9-1, companies ensure compatibility and interoperability within broader systems that use IEC 61753 series performance standards and IEC 61300 series test methods.

Related Standards

• IEC 62005 Series: Covers reliability for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components, with part 9-1 focusing on qualification of passive components other than connectors.
• IEC 61753 Series: Defines performance standards for fibre optic components and devices, complementing IEC 62005-9-1 by specifying operational performance criteria.
• IEC 61300 Series: Provides test and measurement methods used in evaluating fibre optic components, helping to define consistent test procedures referenced in IEC 62005-9-1.
• ISO/IEC Directives Part 2: The preparation framework guiding the development of IEC standards including IEC 62005-9-1.

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By adhering to IEC 62005-9-1:2015, manufacturers and users of passive fibre optic components can ensure consistent reliability qualifications, supporting enhanced product quality and network performance. This standard is essential for stakeholders aiming to maintain high dependability in modern optical communication infrastructures.

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IEC 62005-9-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Reliability –
Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques –
Fiabilité –
Partie 9-1: Qualification des composants optiques passifs
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IEC 62005-9-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Reliability –

Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques –

Fiabilité –
Partie 9-1: Qualification des composants optiques passifs

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-2749-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Abbreviations . 9
4 General requirements . 9
4.1 DUT . 9
4.2 Product family . 9
4.3 Service environments . 9
5 Tests . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Quantity of the DUTs . 10
5.3 Sequence . 10
5.4 Acceptance criteria . 10
5.5 Test methods . 10
5.6 Severity . 11
6 Measurements . 11
6.1 General . 11
6.2 Measurements . 11
6.3 Pass/fail criteria . 11
6.4 Measurement methods . 11
6.5 Required leak rate and residual gas analysis measurements . 11
7 Report . 11
Annex A (normative)  Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments . 13
Annex B (normative) Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category U, uncontrolled environments . 15
Annex C (normative) Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) . 16
Annex D (informative) Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive
optical components used in category C, category U and category O environments . 18
D.1 Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments . 18
D.2 Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in
category U, uncontrolled environments . 20
D.3 Informative reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) . 20
Annex E (informative) Failure mode and known failure mechanisms for passive optical
components . 22
Bibliography . 42

Table 1 – Service environments . 10
Table A.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2) . 13

Table B.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments . 15
Table C.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) (1 of 2) . 16
Table D.1 – Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2) . 18
Table D.2 – Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments . 20
Table D.3 – Informative reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) . 21
Table E.1 – Failure mode and known failure mechanisms for passive optical
components (1 of 20) . 22

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES
AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
RELIABILITY –
Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62005-9-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
86B/3896/FDIS 86B/3921/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

It is the intent of this standard to be compatible with and work in conjunction with the
performance standards defined in the IEC 61753 series, the test and measurement standards
defined in the IEC 61300 series, and the reliability standards defined in the IEC 62005 series.
A list of all parts in the IEC 62005 series, published under the general title, Fibre optic
interconnecting and passive components – Reliability, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Qualification reliability standards define the conditions for a set of stress tests, the passing of
which suggests an acceptable level of reliability in the referenced performance categories and
operating service environments. Upon passing, the specific product tested is called qualified
to that standard. The results of these tests are attribute data, i.e. pass or fail. True reliability
prediction and quantification requires significantly greater testing.
This International Standard is meant to be a general document that can be applied to all
passive optical components, except connectors. As such, it does not and cannot cover every
possible component and application. Its application to electrically assisted non-active
components such as optical switches is under study. The stress tests are specific and
explicitly defined to establish consistency. The measurements and pass/fail criteria are not
explicitly stated in this standard; however, guidance is given in the relevant clause to
establish reasonable parameters and values. Explicit reporting requirements are defined
which include written justifications and technical support for all selected measurements and
pass/fail criteria.
FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES
AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
RELIABILITY –
Part 9-1: Qualification of passive optical components

1 Scope
This part of IEC 62005 establishes a general reliability qualification program that applies to all
passive fibre optic components except connectors and connector assemblies, the passing of
which, suggests a minimum level of reliability assurance and allows that specific device to be
called qualified to this standard.
The objectives of this International Standard are as follows:
– to specify the requirements for a general reliability qualification standard (RQS) for
passive optical components;
– to give direction to the supplier and to the end user on the production and purchase of
passive optical components to meet and verify reliability qualification standards for certain
specified service environments;
– to give the minimum list of reliability qualification stress tests and conditions;
– to establish guidance for the selection of appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria;
– to give relevant references; and
– to establish the minimum reporting requirements.
This standard defines a series of stress tests, their severity, sequences, quantities of devices
under the test (DUT), acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements. It also gives guidelines
to selecting appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60749-26, Semiconductor devices – Mechanical and climatic test methods – Part 26:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity testing – Human body model (HBM)
IEC 61300 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic
test and measurement procedures
IEC 61300-2-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-1: Tests – Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 61300-2-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-4: Tests – Fibre/cable retention
IEC 61300-2-9, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 2-9: Tests – Shock

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IEC 61300-2-17, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-17: Tests – Cold
IEC 61300-2-18, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-18: Tests – Dry heat – High temperature endurance
IEC 61300-2-19, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-19: Tests – Damp heat (steady state)
IEC 61300-2-22, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-22: Tests – Change of temperature
IEC 61300-2-42, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-42: Tests – Static side load for strain relief
IEC 61300-2-44, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-44: Tests – Flexing of the strain relief of fibre optic
devices
IEC 61300-2-47, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test
and measurement procedures – Part 2-47: Tests – Thermal shocks
IEC 61753 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
performance standard
IEC 61753-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components performance
standard – Part 1: General and guidance for performance standards
IEC 62005 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components –
Reliability
IEC 62005-1, Reliability of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components –
Part 1: Introductory guide and definitions
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62005-1, as well as
the following apply.
3.1.1
reliability qualification stress test
RQST
test which applies a mechanical, electrical, optical, environmental or other stress or any
combination of the above to the DUT
Note 1 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.2
lot tolerance per cent defective
LTPD
level of quality that is unsatisfactory and should be rejected by the sampling plan
Note 1 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.

3.2 Abbreviations
CD Chromatic dispersion
DUT Devices under test
ESD Electrostatic discharge
FMEA Failure mode and effect analysis
GDR Group delay ripple
HBM Human body model
LTPD Lot tolerance per cent defective
RQS Reliability qualification standard
RQST Reliability qualification stress test
TDL Temperature dependent loss
TEC Thermo-electric cooler
VIPA Virtually imaged phased array
4 General requirements
4.1 DUT
The specific passive optical component to which this standard relates shall be clearly defined.
The DUTs shall be selected randomly from a larger population of samples such that the DUTs
are representative of devices that would be shipped to the customer.
Although it is anticipated that a homogeneous set of the DUTs be used for all tests in a RQS
program, it is recognized that this is not always possible or practical. When this is the case,
generally referred to as a ‘read across’ or a ‘test by similarity’, the specific description of the
products used in each test shall be stated. Justification for every ‘read across’ and ‘test by
similarity’ shall be documented. In addition, the level of manufacturing maturity of each DUT
type shall be defined, for example, the product is in production with all documentation or the
product is in development and was made with significant engineering support.
4.2 Product family
When one model number of a family of products is qualified and qualification is subsequently
claimed for the entire family of products, the DUT shall be the model number with the most
demanding specifications. Only models with equivalent or lesser specifications than the
device tested can be called qualified. The same applies if the test result is extended to
products of lower complexity.
EXAMPLE Qualification of 1 x 8 splitters may be justified by qualification of 1 x 16 splitters if the same technology
is used.
In both cases, a technical argumentation is required to justify the qualification by similarity.
4.3 Service environments
The performance requirements for passive fibre optic components are defined in IEC 61753-1.
The relevant service environments for this standard are as follows:

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Table 1 – Service environments
Category Environment
C Controlled
U Uncontrolled
O Uncontrolled environment (sequential test)

In general, conducting a test to a more severe condition shall be regarded as having satisfied
the criteria for a less severe condition, thus eliminating the need for redundant testing.
Testing to a service environment of greater severity than that contained in Table 1 is not part
of the current issue of this RQST.
5 Tests
5.1 General
Three types of tests are defined in Annex A, B, C and D. These are required tests, informative
tests and optional tests. The required tests which need to be carried out for each performance
category are defined in Annex A, for a controlled environment, and in Annexes B and C, for an
uncontrolled environment. The required tests shall be performed, the required measurements
taken and the data subjected to the pass/fail criteria.
The optional and the informative tests for each performance category are defined in Annex D.
The informative tests shall be performed and the required measurements taken. The
measured data shall be reported, however, the pass/fail criteria no longer apply. The optional
tests are not required, but may be performed. If performed, the required measurements shall
be taken and data subjected to the pass/fail criteria.
In order to qualify and certify the reliability of passive optical components and modules, it is
necessary to confirm their failure mode using failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) (see
Annex E), and to compare test items in FMEA and Annex A, B, C or D. When Annex A, B, C
or D does not cover all test items required by FMEA, tests in Annex E shall be carried out.
5.2 Quantity of the DUTs
The quantity of the DUTs shall be defined and shall never be less than the minimum required.
Additional DUTs can be added to a test at any time such that the required LTPD is met.
5.3 Sequence
The test sequence shall be defined. All tests may be run in parallel, series or series/parallel
except for the mechanical shock and vibration test. These shall be run in series with the
mechanical shock being first.
5.4 Acceptance criteria
The test acceptance (pass) criteria shall be defined. The number of failures in a test shall be
equal to or less than the LTPD allows in order to claim a pass for that test.
5.5 Test methods
The test method to be used shall be clearly defined for each test. The test measurements are
defined in the IEC 61300 series. Where this is not possible, such as when the IEC 61300 test
method has not been issued, other test methods may be defined. If a previously undefined
test method is used, the test method and details used shall be technically justified and
included in the RQST.
5.6 Severity
The severity and duration of the variables in the tests shall be clearly defined.
6 Measurements
6.1 General
This is a general standard and, as such, states limited measurement requirements because of
the broad range of the DUTs covered and their differing specific performance parameters.
Measurement selection for a product being qualified shall be justified and fully compliant with
that product’s IEC performance specification.
6.2 Measurements
The measurements used to determine whether or not an individual DUT has passed or failed
a specific test shall be defined. They can include absolute values and changes in those
absolute values.
6.3 Pass/fail criteria
The pass/fail criteria for each measurement shall be defined and justified. It can be no worse
than the end of life performance conditions stated in the relevant IEC performance standard.
In the event that an IEC performance document does not exist, the product’s publicly
advertised data sheet may be substituted.
6.4 Measurement methods
When an IEC measurement standard exists, it shall be used to perform the measurement.
When an IEC measurement standard does not exist, then accepted industry techniques can
be used as long as they are clearly defined.
6.5 Required leak rate and residual gas analysis measurements
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Hermetic devices shall meet a leak rate of 5 × 10 atm cm /s (He) after each of the tests
except for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the fibre or cable retention tests when the
hermetic seal is not being stressed in these tests.
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The water vapour content as measured by residual gas analysis shall be ≤ 5 000 × 10 for
hermetic devices only.
The water vapour content as measured by residual gas analysis shall be measured and
reported after the damp heat (steady state) test for hermetic devices only.
7 Report
When a report is written, it shall contain the following minimum information:
a) A table with headings for the test name; test longevity and severity of the test; number of
devices in the test; number of devices that failed during the test results.
b) Full description of the DUT.
c) Test procedure.
d) Description of and justification for all read ‘acrosses’ or ‘tests by similarity’.
e) The sequence of tests for every group of parts.
f) Service environment to which qualification is being claimed.
g) Test method reference or full description of test method.

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h) Description of and justification for all measurement reported.
i) Description of and justification for all pass/fail reported.
j) Tables and/or charts and/or other means such that the reader can verify that the
requirements were met. For example, a simple table of minimum and maximum, values or
a chart of parameter vs. time with the pass/fail criteria clearly marked.

Annex A
(normative)
Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category C, controlled environments
The required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category C,
controlled environments, are summarized in Table A.1.
Table A.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2)
No.
Sequential LTPD Min References/
Test name Requirements of
/parallel % qty. Remarks
fail.
Required tests
Reinforced cable:
Load: 1 N
IEC 61300-2-42
Duration: 60 min
Static side P
NA for connector,
20 11 0
load NOTE 3
Secondary coated fibres plug and receptacle
styles
Load: 0,2 N
Duration: 5 min
Number of shocks: 5 times/dir,
6 directions
Shock level: 4,9 N
Duration: 1 ms
Mechanical
G1-1
or
shock
20 11 0 NOTE 4
NOTE 1
Drop height: 1,8 m
(impact test)
Number of drops per three
mutually perpendicular axes: 8
Number of repetitions of impact
test cycle: 5
Acceleration: 20 G
Frequency: 20 Hz to 2 000 Hz
Duration: 4 min/cycle, 4
cycle/axis
or
G1-2
Acceleration: 20 G or
Vibration 20 11 0 NOTE 4
NOTE 2
1,52 mm}
Frequency: 10 Hz to 2 000 Hz
Duration: Sweep cycle
performed 12 times in each of
three mutually perpendicular
directions
Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C P
NOTE 4
Temperature
NOTE 3 20 11 0
Dwell time: ≥ 15 min
cycling
Number of cycles: 100
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Table A.1 (2 of 2)
No.
Sequential LTPD Min References/
Test name Requirements of
/parallel % qty. Remarks
fail.
Required tests ( continued)
Temperature: 85 °C
Humidity: 85 %RH
Damp heat
(steady state) P
Duration:
20 11 0 NOTE 4
Non-hermetic NOTE 3
500 h
devices
Temperature: 85 ºC
Damp heat
Humidity: 85 %RH
(steady state) P
20 11 0 NOTE 4
100 h
Hermetic NOTE 3
devices
–40 °C or min. storage T
Low
Humidity: Uncontrolled P
temperature 20 11 0 NOTE 4
2 000 h NOTE 3
storage
NOTE 1 G1-1 means group of parts number 1, test number 1.
NOTE 2 G1-2 means group of parts number 1, test number 2.
NOTE 3 P means that this test may be run separately (in parallel) or in any combination of series/parallel with
other tests.
NOTE 4 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from GR-1221-CORE, Issue 3, Generic
Reliability Assurance Requirements for Passive Optical Components

Annex B
(normative)
Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category U, uncontrolled environments
The required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category U,
uncontrolled environments, are summarized in Table B.1
Table B.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments
No.
Sequentia LTPD Min
Test name Requirements of References
l/parallel % qty
fail.
Required tests
4,9 N, 5 shocks/direction,
Shock 6 directions, 1 ms pulse half G1-1 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-9
sine wave pulse
0,2 N above 60 Hz, sinusoidal
1,52 mm below 60 Hz, 10 Hz to
Vibration G1-2 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-1
2 000 Hz, 20 min/axis, 3 axes,
12 sweeps at 1 octave/min
∆T = 100 °C, 0 °C to 100 °C, 5
Thermal
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-47
min dwells, ≤ 10 s transfer
shock
time, liquid to liquid
Solderability
6 s , 245 °C, no steam ageing P 20 11 0
(if applicable)
Reinforced cables:
2 min , 10 N ± 1N, 5 N/s
Fibre Integrity P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-4
Buffered fibres:
1 min at 5 N ± 0,5 N, 0,5 N/s
2 000 h , 85 °C at < 40 % RH
or maximum advertised storage
Dry heat –
temperature
high
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-18
Measurement of IL and RL
temperature
before the test, during the test
storage
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test
2 000 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Damp heat
(steady state)
Measurement of IL and RL
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-19
before the test, during the test
Non-hermetic
at a maximum interval of 60
devices
min and after the test
500 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Damp heat
(steady state)
Measurement of IL and RL
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-19
before the test, during the test
Hermetic
at a maximum interval of 60
devices
min and after the test
500 cycles from –40 °C to
+85 °C, dwell time ≥ 15 min,
ramp 1 °C/min
Change of
Measurement of IL and RL P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-22
temperature
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 10
min and after the test
ESD (only for
ESD sensitive HBM to failure P NA 6 0 IEC 60749-26
component)
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Annex C
(normative)
Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential)
The required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category O,
uncontrolled environments (sequential), are summarized in Table C.1.
Table C.1 – Required reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category O, uncontrolled environments (sequential) (1 of 2)
Sequential No.
LTPD Min. References/
Test name Requirements / of
% qty Remarks
parallel fail.
Required tests
4,9 N, 5 shocks per direction,
Shock 6 directions, 1 ms pulse half G1-1 20 11 0 NOTE 1
sine wave pulse
0,2 N above 60 Hz, sinusoidal
1,52 mm below 60 Hz, 10 Hz to
Vibration G1-2 20 11 0 NOTE 1
2 000 Hz, 20 min/axis, 3 axes,
2 sweeps at 1 octave/min
∆T = 100 °C, 0 °C to 100 °C, 5
Thermal
P 20 11 0 NOTE 1
min dwells, ≤ 10 s transfer
shock
time, liquid to liquid
NOTE 2
Only for components
Solderability 6 s, 245 °C, no steam ageing P 20 11 0
including electrical
circuits
Reinforced cables:
2 min, 10 N ± 1 N, 5 N/s
Fibre integrity P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-4
Buffered fibres:
1 min, 5 N ± 0,5 N, 0,5 N/s
2 000 h, 85 °C at < 40 % RH or
maximum advertised storage
Dry heat –
temperature
high
Measurement of IL and RL P 20 11 0 NOTE 1
temperature
before the test, during the test
storage
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the test
2 000 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Damp heat
(steady state)
Measurement of IL and RL
P 20 11 0 NOTE 1
before the test, during the test
Non-hermetic
at a maximum interval of 60
devices
min and after the test.
500 h, 85 °C/85 % RH
Damp heat
(steady state)
Measurement of IL and RL
P 20 11 0 NOTE 1
before the test, during the test
Hermetic
at a maximum interval of 60
devices
min and after the test
Table C.1 (2 of 2)
No.
Sequential LTPD Min. References/
Test name Requirements of
/parallel % qty Remarks
fail.
Required tests
–40 °C or min storage T
Humidity: Uncontrolled
2 000 h
Low
temperature P 20 11 0 NOTE 1
Measurement of IL and RL
storage
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60 min
and after the test
500 cycles from –40 °C to
+85 °C, dwell time ≥15 min,
ramp 1 °C/min
Change of
Measurement of IL and RL P 20 11 0 NOTE 1
temperature
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 10 min
and after the test
ESD (only for
ESD sensitive HBM to failure P NA 6 0 NOTE 1
component)
NOTE 1 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from GR-1221-CORE, Issue 3, Generic
Reliability Assurance Requirements for Passive Optical Components
NOTE 2 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from MIL-STD-883, Method 2003,
Solderability.
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Annex D
(informative)
Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive
optical components used in category C,
category U and category O environments
D.1 Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments
The informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category C, controlled environments, are summarized in Table D.1.
Table D.1 – Informative and optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical
components used in category C, controlled environments (1 of 2)
No.
Sequential LTPD Min References/
Test name Requirements of
/parallel % qty. Remarks
fail.
Informative tests
Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C
P
NOTE 2
Temperature
Dwell time: ≥ 15 min NOTE 1 20 11 0
cycling
Number of cycles: 500
Temperature: 85 °C
Humidity: 85 % RH
Damp heat
(steady state) P
Duration:
20 11 0 NOTE 2
Non-hermetic NOTE 1
2 000 h
devices
Damp heat
Temperature: 85 ºC
(steady state) P
Humidity: 85 % RH
20 11 0 NOTE 2
Hermetic NOTE 1
500 h
devices
–40 °C or min. storage T
Low
P
temperature Humidity: Uncontrolled 20 11 0 NOTE 2
NOTE 1
storage
≥ 5 000 h
Optional tests
Loose buffered /reinforced
NOTE 2
cable
P
NA for connector
Fibre flex 20 11 0
Load: 4,4 N
NOTE 1 plug and adaptor
styles
Duration: 30 cycles
Loose buffered /reinforced
NOTE 2
cable
P
NA for connector
Fibre twist 20 11 0
Load: 4,4 N
NOTE 1 plug and adaptor
styles
Duration: 10 cycles
Table D.1 (2 of 2)
No.
Sequential LTPD Min References/
Test name Requirements of
/parallel % qty. Remarks
fail.
Optional tests
Temperature range:
∆T=100 °C (0 °C à 100 °C)
NOTE 2
P
Thermal
Dwell times: ≥ 5 min
20 11 0
Only for hermetic
shock
NOTE 1
sealed
Transfer time: ≤ 10 s
Number of cycles: 15
Temperature: 85 ºC
Humidity: < 40 % RH
High
P
temperature 20 11 0 NOTE 2
Duration: 2 000 h (required
NOTE 1
storage (dry)
test)
5 000 h ( informative test)
NOTE 3
P
Only for components
Solderability 245 ºC, 7 s 20 11 0
NOTE 1 including electrical
circuits
NOTE 2
Electrostatic
P
Only for components
discharge - -
C = 100 pF, R = 1,5 kΩ, 500 V
NOTE 1 including electrical
(ESD)
circuits
NOTE 1 P means that this test may be run separately (in parallel) or in any combination of series parallel with
other tests.
NOTE 2 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from GR-1221-CORE, Issue 3, Generic
Reliability Assurance Requirements for Passive Optical Components
NOTE 3 The test requirements are in line with the test requirements from MIL-STD-883, Method 2003.

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D.2 Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components
used in category U, uncontrolled environments
The optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used in category U,
uncontrolled environments, are summarized in Table D.2.
Table D.2 – Optional reliability qualification tests for passive optical components used
in category U, uncontrolled environments
No.
Sequentia LTPD Min
Test name Requirements of References
l/parallel % qty
fail.
Optional tests
5 000 h, 85 ºC/85 % RH
Damp heat
(steady state)
Measurement of IL and RL
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-19
before the test, during the test
Non-hermetic
at a maximum interval of 60
devices
min and after the test
5 000 h, 85 ºC/85 % RH
Damp heat
Measurement of IL and RL
(steady state)
before the test, during the test P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-19
Hermetic
at a maximum interval of 60
devices
min and after the test
1 000 cycles from –40 °C to
+85 °C, dwell time ≥ 15 min,
ramp 1ºC/min
Change of
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-22
Measurement of IL and RL
temperature
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 10
min and after the test
2 000 h, –40 °C or minimum
Low
advertised storage conditions
temperature
Measurement of IL and RL
P 20 11 0 IEC 61300-2-17
storage (cold)
before the test, during the test
at a maximum interval of 60
min and after the t
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