Fibre Calculator

Optical Attenuation and Propagation Delay Calculator
for AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3 :2007

Cable Length (m)

Number of End Connectors

Additional connectors
(Other than the end connectors)

Number of Splices

Optical attenuation allowance for link components
	850nm	1300nm	1310nm	1550nm
Allowance for the two end connectors	0.60dB	0.60dB	1.00dB	1.00dB
Allowance for any additional connectors
Allowance for splices
Allowance for cable

Total Optical Attenuation Budget for a Link

Propagation Delay

Notes:
These figures reflect requirements of AS/NZS ISO/IEC14763.3:2007
These figures are based on 1. utilising a Light Source or Light source and associated mandrel that produces the correct modal launch conditions 2. utilising test cords with reference connectors that meet the current standard 3. Utilising either a one or three patch cord referencing method