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dpANS NCITS.xxx-200x
NCITS/Project 1235D/Rev 7.2
FIBRE CHANNEL
PHYSICAL INTERFACES
(FC-PI)
REV 7.2
ANSI
dpANS NCITS.xxx-200x
Secretariat
Approved
, 200
Abstract
This standard describes the enhancement to the ANSI X3.230, Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface (FC-PH) and to the ANSI X3.297, Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface - 2 (FC-PH-2)
and is an addendum to both these documents.
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A.1.2 Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1.3 Jitter measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 Receive interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.3 Poormans curve fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.4 Relative intensity noise (RIN) (OMA) measuring procedure . . .
A.4.1 Test objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.4.2 General test description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.4.3 Component descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.4.4 Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.5 Optical modulation amplitude (OMA) test procedure . . . . . . . .
A.6 Optical receiver stress test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.7 Measurement of the receiver electrical upper cutoff frequencies
Annex B
Electrical interface example (informative) . . . . . . . . . .
B.1 Communications levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.1.1 PECL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.1.2 SSTL_2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2 Serial interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2.1 Transmit serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2.2 Receiver serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2.3 Receiver retimed clock and data serial interface
B.3 Parallel interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3.1 Voltage levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3.2 Bus data rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3.3 Transmit parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3.4 Receive parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.4 REFCLK[0:1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.5 Support functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.5.1 Acquisition of receiver bit synchronization . . .
B.5.2 Receive byte alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.5.3 Loopback function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annex C (informative)
Optical cable plant usage
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Annex D (informative)
Optical Receptacle Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.1 Combined Connector Mechanical-Optical Requirements
D.2 Receptacle axial pull test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.3 Receptacle insertion/withdrawal force test . . . . . . . . . .
D.4 Receptacle optical repeatability test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.5 Receptacle optical cross plug repeatability test . . . . . . .
D.6 Plug axial pull test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.7 Plug insertion/withdrawal force test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.8 Plug off axis pull test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.9 Cable/ plug pull strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annex E (normative)
Tx-Off and Rx-Loss of Signal detection .
E.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.3 Functional and Timing Specifications
E.3.1 Tx_Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E.4 Optical Tx_Off and Rx_LOS Signal Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.5 Electrical Tx_Off Signal Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.6 Electrical Rx_LOS Signal Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.7 Methods of Measurement for Electrical Rx_LOS Thresholds
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Annex F (informative)
SG optical connector requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.3 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.4 TIA 604 (FOCIS) Connector Specifications . . .
F.1.5 Optical Fiber Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.1.6 Fiber Optic Communications Cable Specification
F.1.7 Supplementary information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.2 Outline drawings
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F.3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.3.1 Dimensional requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.3.2 Performance requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4 Measurement and performance requirements . . . .
F.4.1 Visual and mechanical inspection: FOTP 13
F.4.2 Attenuation: FOTP 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.3 Return loss: FOTP 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.4 Low temperature: FOTP 188 . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.5 Temperature life: FOTP 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.6 Humidity: FOTP 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.7 Strength of coupling mechanism: FOTP 185
F.4.8 Durability: FOTP 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.9 Impact: FOTP 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.10 Flex: FOTP 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.11 Twist: FOTP 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F.4.12 Cable retention: FOTP 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annex J (informative)
LC optical connector requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.1.2 Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.1.3 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.1.4 TIA 604 (FOCIS) Connector Specifications . . .
J.1.5 Optical Fiber Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.1.6 Fiber Optic Communications Cable Specification
J.1.7 Supplementary information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.2 OUTLINE DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.3.1 Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.3.2 Performance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.4 Measurement and performance requirements . . . . .
J.4.1 Visual and Mechanical Inspection: FOTP 13
J.4.2 Attenuation: FOTP 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.4.3 Return Loss: FOTP 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J.4.4 Low Temperature: FOTP 188 . . . . . . . . . . .
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Annex K (informative)
MT-RJ Optical Connector Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.1.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.1.3 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.1.4 TIA 604 (FOCIS) Connector Specifications . . .
K.1.5 TIA 604-12 (FOCIS-12) Adapter Designation . .
K.1.6 Optical Fiber Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.1.7 Fiber Optic Communications Cable Specification
K.1.8 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . . . . . . . .
K.2 OUTLINE DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.3 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.3.1 Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.3.2 Performance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4 Measurement and performance requirements . . . .
K.4.1 Visual and mechanical inspection: FOTP 13
K.4.2 Attenuation: FOTP 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.3 Return Loss: FOTP 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.4 Low Temperature: FOTP 188 . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.5 Temperature Life: FOTP 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.6 Humidity: FOTP 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.7 Strength of Coupling Mechanism: FOTP 185
K.4.8 Durability: FOTP 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.9 Impact: FOTP 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.10 Flex: FOTP 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.11 Twist: FOTP 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K.4.12 Cable Retention: FOTP 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of figures
Figure 1. Fibre channel structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 2. Node functional configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 3. FC-0 Link - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 4. Fabric - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 5. FC-0 Path - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 6. Fibre channel building wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 7. Data flow stages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 8. FC variant nomenclature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 9. Example of physical location of reference and interoperability points - - - Figure 10. Use of Internal Connector and Retimer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 11. Media interchange component TX interoperability point examples - - - - Figure 12. Media interchange component RX interoperability point examples - - - - Figure 13. Hub interoperability point example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 14. Examples of interoperability points - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 15. Overview of the signal specification architecture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 16. Transmitter eye diagram mask - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 17. Sinusoidal jitter mask - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 18. 1.06GBd SM 10km link - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 19. 2.12GBd SM 10km link - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 20. 4.25GBd SM 10km link - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 21. SC optical connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 22. SG receptacle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 23. SG connector plug envelope dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 24. LC connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 25. LC receptacle dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 26. LC Connector Plug Envelope Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 27. MT connector and receptacle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 28. Active Device receptacle Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 29. MT-RJ Connector Plug Interface Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 30. Normalized (left) and absolute (right) eye diagram masks at T, T and T.
Figure 31. Eye diagram mask at R, R and R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 32. Sinusoidal jitter mask - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 33. Inter-enclosure transmitter compliance point T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 34. Inter-enclosure receiver compliance point R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 35. Intra-enclosure transmitter compliance point T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 36. Intra-enclosure receiver compliance point R - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 37. Test loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 38. Example xxx-SE-EL-S inter-enclosure
TxRx connection with 75 unbalanced cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 39. Example xxx-DF-EL-S inter-enclosure TxRx with 150 balanced cable Figure 40. Balanced cable wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 41. Style-1 balanced connector receptacle contact locations - - - - - - - - - - Figure 42. Style-2 plug and receptacle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 43. Style-2 balanced connector receptacle contact locations - - - - - - - - - - Figure 44. Intra-enclosure integral FC device connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure 45. Contact numbering for integral FC device connector - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure A.1. Eye diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure A.2. RIN (OMA) test setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Figure A.3. Optical modulation amplitude test equipment configuration - - - - - - - - Figure A.4. Optical modulation amplitude waveform measurement - - - - - - - - - - - Figure A.5. Required characteristics of the conformance test signal at gR - - - - - - -
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Figure H.1.
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List of Tables
Table 1. ISO convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2. Data rate abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3. Acronyms and other abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4. Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5. FC-PI technology options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 6. Singlemode link classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 7. Transmit pulse noise filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 8. Tx Pulse Noise Filter Attenuation Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 9. SM jitter output, pk-pk, max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 10. SM jitter tolerance, pk-pk, min. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 11. Multimode 50 mm link classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 12. Multimode 62.5 mm link classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 13. MM jitter output, pk-pk, max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 14. MM jitter tolerance, pk-pk, min. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 15. Dimensional table for SG receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 16. Dimensional table for SG plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 17. Dimensions of the active device receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 18. Dimensional table for LC plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 19. MT-RJ active device receptacle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 20. Dimensional table for MT-RJ plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 21. Alignment pin/alignment structure diameter options for FOCIS 12 plugs
Table 22. Single-mode cable plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 23. Multimode cable plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 24. Multimode fiber types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 25. Multimode bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 26. General electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 27. Transmitted signal characteristics at T, T and T . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 28. Delivered signal characteristics to R, R and gR . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 29. Jitter output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 30. Jitter tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 31. FC-PI measured impedance 1,2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 32. Optional inter-enclosure contact uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A.1. Filter 3 dB point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D.1. Multimode cable link power budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D.2. Alternate (lower bandwidth) multimode cable link power budget . . . . .
Table D.3. Alternate (higher bandwidth) multimode cable link power budget . . . . .
Table E.1. Plug/Receptacle Mechanical-Optical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table E.2. Connector test tolerances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G.1. Tx-Off timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G.2. Rx-LOS timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G.3. Optical Rx_LOS Detection Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G.4. Electrical Rx_LOS Detection Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.1. Variant position #1 indicates Component Arrangement: . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.2. Variant position #2 indicates Component Configuration: . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.3. Variant position #3 indicates the Optical Fiber Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.4. Variant position #4 indicates the fiber Coating / Buffer Sizes . . . . . . . .
Table H.5. Variant position #5 indicates the number of cabled fibers . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.6. Variant position #6 indicates the Cable Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.7. Variant position #7 indicates the Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.8. Optical Fiber Transmission Performance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
Table H.9. Variant identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fibre Channel
Physical Interface (FC-PI)
Scope
This International Standard describes the physical interface of high performance serial links for
support of the Upper Level Protocols (ULPs) associated with HIPPI, IPI, SCSI, IP and others.
This Standard incorporates features from the standards described in clause 2. Where needed,
changes are or have been proposed to the appropriate ANSI NCITS technical committees to ensure
this document remains a strict ANSI standard.
References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions
of this International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All
standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the following list of
standards. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
Copies of the following documents can be obtained from ANSI: Approved ANSI standards, approved
and draft international and regional standards (ISO, IEC, CEN/CENELEC, ITUT), and approved
foreign standards (including BSI, JIS, and DIN). For further information, contact ANSI Customer
Service Department at 212-642-4900 (phone), 212-302-1286 (fax) or via the World Wide Web at
http://www.ansi.org.
2.1
Normative references
IEC 169-8 - R.F. Coaxial Connectors with Inner Diameter of Outer Conductor 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
with Bayonet Lock (Type BNC)
[2]
IEC 169-17 - R.F. Coaxial Connectors with Inner Diameter of Outer Conductor 6.5 mm (0.256
in) with Threaded Lock (Type TNC)
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
15
[9]
ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-10: FOCIS 10, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type LC,
1999.
[10] ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12: FOCIS 12, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type MTRJ, (Currently pending public review in the development process by TIA FO-6.3 as SP 4172).
[11] FOTP-6 (EIA/TIA-455-6B) - Cable Retention Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Cable
Interconnecting (March 1992)
[12] FOTP-29 (EIA/TIA-455-29A) - Refractive Index Profile, Transverse Interference Method: 1st
Ed. Aug. 1981, 2nd Ed. Oct. 1989. (Measures core diameter, numerical aperture, and refractive
index profile of multimode fiber) Reaffirmed 02/08/1999 until 02/2004
[13] FOTP-30 (EIA/TIA-455-30B) - Frequency Domain Measurement of Multimode Optical Fiber
Information Transmission Capacity: 1st Ed. Sept. 1982, 2nd Ed. Aug. 1988, 3rd Ed. Oct. 1991
[14] FOTP-34 (EIA/TIA-455-34A) - Interconnection Device Insertion Loss Test, November 1995
[15] FOTP-44 (EIA/TIA-455-44B) - Refractive Index Profile, Refracted Ray Method: 1st Ed. Jan.
1984, 2nd Ed. Oct. 1989, 3rd Ed. Sept. 1992. (Measures core diameter, numerical aperture,
and refractive index profile of multimode fiber)
[16] FOTP-47 (EIA/TIA-455-47B) - Output Farfield Radiation Pattern Measurement: 1st Ed. Sept.
1983, 2nd Ed. May 1989, 3rd Ed. Aug. 1992 (Measures numerical aperture of multimode fiber)
[17] FOTP-48 (EIA/TIA-455-48B) - Diameter Measurement of Optical Fibers Using Laser-Based
Measurement Instruments: 1st Ed. Dec. 1983, 2nd Ed. Oct. 1987, 3rd Ed. Dec. 1990
[18] FOTP-51 (EIA/TIA-455-51A) - Pulse Distortion Measurement of Multimode Glass Optical fiber
Information Transmission Capacity: 1st Ed. Sept. 1983, 2nd Ed. May 1991
[19] FOTP-54 (EIA/TIA-455-54B) - Mode Scrambler Requirements for Overfilled Launching
Conditions to Multimode Fibers: 1st Ed. Sept. 1982, 2nd Ed. Nov. 1990, 3rd Ed. Aug. 1998
[20] FOTP-58 (EIA/TIA-455-58A) - FOTP-58 Core Diameter Measurement of Graded-Index Optical
Fibers, Nov. 1990
[21] FOTP-107 (EIA/TIA-107A) - Return Loss for Fiber Optic Components: 1st Ed. Feb. 1989, 2nd
Ed. Mar. 1999
[22] FOTP-127 (EIA/TIA-455-127) - Spectral Characteristics of Multimode Laser Diodes
Performance, Nov. 1991
[23] FOTP-168 (EIA/TIA-455-168A) - Chromatic Dispersion Measurement of Multimode GradedIndex and Single-Mode Optical Fibers by Spectral Group Delay Measurement in the Time
Domain: 1st Ed. July 1987, 2nd Ed. March 1992
[24] FOTP-171 (EIA-455-171) - Attenuation by Substitution Measurement- For Short Length
Multimode and Single-Mode Fiber Cable Assemblies, July 1987
[25] FOTP-176 (EIA/TIA- 455-176) - Measurement Method for Optical Fiber Geometry by
Automated Grey-Scale Analysis. 1st Ed. June 1993, Reaffirmed 02/08/1999 until 02/2004
[26] FOTP-177 (EIA/TIA-455-177A) - Numerical Aperture Measurement of Graded-Index Optical
Fibers: 1st Ed. Nov. 1989, 2nd Ed. Aug. 1992 ("Umbrella" document, indicating factors required
by FOTP-29, FOTP-44, and FOTP-47 to map to each other)
[27] FOTP-187 (EIA/TIA-455-187) - Engagement and Separation Force Measurement of Fiber Optic
Connector Sets, June 1991, Reaffirmed 02/03/1999 until 02/2004
[28] EIA-403-A - Precision Coaxial Connectors for CATV Applications (75 Ohms)
[29] EIA/TIA-492AAAA-A - Detail Specification for 62.5 m Core Diameter/125 m Cladding
Diameter Class 1a Multimode, Graded Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, Jan. 1998
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Informative references
[43] Gigabit Ethernet Networking, Macmillen Technical Publication, ISBN 1-7870-062-0 Chapter
9, the gigabit ethernet optical link model
2.3
At the time of publication, the following referenced standards were still under development. For
information on the current status of the documents, or regarding availability, contact the relevant
standards body or other organization as indicated.
[44] FC-FS *****
[45] EIA-700-A0AF [SP-3652] Inetgral FC Device Connector
[46] SFF-8451 Specification for SCA-2 Unshielded Connections
[47] SFF-8045 40-pin SCA-2 Connector with Parallel Selection
[48] SFF-8480 Specification for HSSDB9
[49] IEC 61076-3-103 Detailed specification for rectangular connectors with non-removable ribboncable contacts on 1.25mm pitch, single row, used with high-speed serial data connector
(HSSDC)
[50] SFF-8420 Style-2 Copper Connector
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For the purposes of this International Standard, the following definitions, conventions, abbreviations,
acronyms, and symbols apply.
3.1 Definitions
3.1.1 T, R: Reference points used for establishing signal budgets at the chip pins of the
transmitter and receiver in an FC device or retiming element.
3.1.2 T, R: Interoperability points used for establishing signal budget at the internal connector
nearest the alpha point unless the point also satisfies the definition for delta or gamma in
which case it must be either a delta or a gamma point
3.1.3 T, R: Interoperability points used for establishing signal budget at the internal connector of a
removable PMD element.
3.1.4 T, R: Interoperability points used for establishing signal budgets at the external enclosure
connector.
3.1.5 attenuation: The transmission medium power or amplitude loss expressed in units of dB.
3.1.6 average power: The optical power measured using an average-reading power meter when
transmitting valid 8B/10B transmission characters.
3.1.7 bandwidth: In FC-PI context, the corner frequency of a low-pass transmission characteristic,
such as that of an optical receiver. The modal bandwidth of an optical fiber medium is
expressed in units of MHz-km.
3.1.8 baud: A unit of signaling speed, expressed as the maximum number of times per second the
signal can change the state of the signal on the transmission line or other medium. (Units of
baud are sec-1) Note: With the Fibre Channel transmission scheme, a signal event
represents a single transmission bit. [(Adapted from IEEE Std. 610.7-1995 [A16].12)].
3.1.9 bit error rate (BER): The probability of a transmitted bit being erroneously received in a
communication system. BER is the number of bits output from a receiver that differ from the
transmitted bits, divided by the number of transmitted bits.
3.1.10 bit synchronization: The condition in which a receiver is delivering retimed serial data at
the required BER.
3.1.11 BNC: Acronym for a Bayonet-Neil-Councilman coaxial cable connector. Specifications for
BNC style connectors are defined in EIA/TIA 403-A and MIL-C-39012.
3.1.12 Byte: An eight-bit entity with its least significant bit denoted as bit 0 and most significant bit
as bit 7. The most significant bit is shown on the left side in FC-PH, unless specifically
indicated otherwise.
3.1.13 cable plant: All passive communications elements (e.g., optical fiber, twisted pair, coaxial
cable, connectors, splices, etc.) between a transmitter and a receiver.
3.1.14 center wavelength (laser): The value of the central wavelength of the operating, modulated
laser. This is the wavelength (see FOTP-127) where the effective optical power resides.
3.1.15 character: Any Transmission Character associated by FC-FS transmission code with a FCFS data byte or special code. Transmission characters are generated and interpreted only by
FC-FS.
3.1.16 coaxial cable: An unbalanced electrical transmission medium consisting of concentric
conductors separated by a dielectric material with the spacings and material arranged to give
a specified electrical impedance.
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3.1.17
compliance point: Compliance points are defined as those interoperability points at which
the interoperability specifications are met. They may include beta, gamma, and delta points
for transmitters and receivers.
3.1.18
dispersion: A term used to denote pulse broadening and distortion. The two general
categories of dispersion are modal dispersion, due to the difference in the propagation
velocity of the propagation modes in a multimode fiber, and chromatic dispersion, due to the
difference in propagation of the various spectral components of the optical source. Similar
effects exist in electrical media when the velocity of propagation (VP) of the spectral
components of a non-sinusoidal signal are not constant over frequency.
3.1.19
duty cycle distortion (DCD): Difference in the mean pulse width of a 1 pulse compared to
the mean pulse width of a 0 pulse in a clock-like (repeating 0,1,0,1,...) bit sequence. DCD is
part of the DJ distribution and is measured at the ideal receiver threshold point.
3.1.20
electrical fall time: The time interval for the falling edge of an electrical pulse to transit
between specified percentages of the signal amplitude. In the context of FC-PI, the
measurement points are the 80% and 20% voltage levels.
3.1.21
electrical rise time: The time interval for the rising edge of an electrical pulse to transit
between specified percentages of the signal amplitude. In the context of FC-PI, the
measurement points are the 20% and 80% voltage levels.
3.1.22
Enclosure: The outermost electrically conducting boundary (that acts as an EMI barrier)
containing one or more FC devices.
3.1.23
External connector: A connector, whose purpose is to carry the FC signals into and out of
an Enclosure, that exits the Enclosure with only minor compromise to the shield
effectiveness of the Enclosure.
3.1.24
eye opening (horizontal): The time interval across the eye, measured at the average
voltage or optical power level, which contains all but 10-12 of the population at the same
level.
3.1.25
FC device: An entity that supports the FC protocol functions through one or more of the
connectors defined in this document.
3.1.26
FC device connector: A connector defined in this document which carries the FC serial
data signals into and out of the FC device.
3.1.27
fiber: A general term used to cover all transmission media specified in FC-PI (see clauses 3
and 5).
3.1.28
3.1.29
Fiber Optic Test Procedure (FOTP): Standards developed and published by the Electronic
Industries Association (EIA) under the EIA-RS-455 series of standards.
3.1.30
interface connector: An optical or electrical connector which connects the media to the
Fibre Channel transmitter or receiver. The connector set consists of a receptacle and a plug.
3.1.31
3.1.32
3.1.33
Interoperability point: T, R, T, R T, R
3.1.34
intersymbol interference: The effect on a sequence of symbols in which the symbols are
distorted by transmission through a limited bandwidth medium to the extent that adjacent
symbols begin to interfere with each other.
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3.1.35 jitter: The deviation from the ideal timing of an event. Jitter is composed of both
deterministic and Gaussian (random) content. Low frequency deviations are tracked by the
clock recovery circuit, and do not directly affect the timing allocations within a bit cell. Jitter
that is not tracked by the clock recovery circuit directly affects the timing allocations in a bit
cell. For FC-PI the lower cutoff frequency of the clock recovery circuit is the bit rate divided by
2500. Jitter is measured at the differential zero crossing for balanced electrical signals, the
average voltage level for unbalanced electrical signals, and the nominal receiver threshold
power level for optical systems.
3.1.36 jitter, data dependent: The jitter which is added when the transmission pattern is changed
from a clock like to a non-clock like pattern. Includes ISI.
3.1.37 jitter, deterministic (DJ): Jitter with non-Gaussian probability density function.
Deterministic jitter is always bounded in amplitude and has specific causes. Four kinds of
deterministic jitter are identified: duty cycle distortion, data dependent, sinusoidal, and
uncorrelated (to the data) bounded. DJ is characterized by its bounded, peak-to-peak value.
3.1.38 jitter, random (RJ): Jitter that is characterized by a Gaussian distribution. Random jitter is
defined to be the peak-to-peak value for a BER of 10-12, taken to be 14 times the standard
deviation of the Gaussian distribution.
3.1.39 laser chirp: A phenomenon in lasers where the wavelength of the emitted light changes
during modulation.
3.1.40 level:
1. A document artifice, e.g. FC-0, used to group related architectural functions. No specific
correspondence is intended between levels and actual implementations.
2. In FC-PI context, a specific value of voltage (e.g., voltage level).
3.1.41 limiting amplifier: An active circuit with amplitude gain that keeps the output levels within
specified levels, but does not reduce jitter.
3.1.42 link:
1. Two unidirectional fibers transmitting in opposite directions and their associated
transmitters and receivers.
2. A synonym for TxRx Connection.
3.1.43 mandatory: A function which is required to be supported by a compliant implementation of
FC-PI.
3.1.44 mode partition noise (MPN): Noise in a laser based optical communication system caused
by the changing distribution of laser energy partitioning itself among the laser modes (or
lines) on successive pulses in the data stream. The effect is a different center wavelength for
the successive pulses resulting in arrival time jitter attributable to chromatic dispersion in the
fiber.
3.1.45 Node: A collection of one or more N_Ports controlled by a level above FC-FS.
3.1.46 numerical aperture: The sine of the radiation or acceptance half angle of an optical fiber,
multiplied by the refractive index of the material in contact with the exit or entrance face. See
FOTP-177.
3.1.47 Open Fiber Control (OFC): A safety interlock system used in some early Fibre Channel
variants to control the optical power level on an open optical fiber cable. OFC is not used in
any physical variant specified by FC-PI.
3.1.48 optical fall time: The time interval required for the falling edge of an optical pulse to transit
between specified percentages of the signal amplitude. For lasers the transitions are
measured between the 80% and 20% points.
3.1.49 optical fiber: Any filament or fiber, made of dielectric material, that guides light.
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3.1.50
optical fiber system test practice (OFSTP): Standards developed and published by the
Electronic Industries Association (EIA) under the EIA/TIA-526 series of standards.
3.1.51
optical modulation amplitude: The absolute difference between the optical power of a
logic one level and the optical power of a logic zero level.
3.1.52
optical receiver overload: The condition of exceeding the maximum acceptable value of
the received average optical power at point gamma R of figure 12 on page 39 to achieve a
BER < 10-12.
3.1.53
optical receiver sensitivity: The minimum acceptable value of average received signal at
point gamma R of figure 12 on page 39 to achieve a BER < 10-12. It takes into account
power penalties caused by use of a transmitter with a worst-case output. In the case of an
optical path it does not include power penalties associated with dispersion, jitter, effects
related to the modal structure of the source or reflections from the optical path. These effects
are specified separately in the allocation of maximum optical path penalty and receiver
stress-test as discribed in figure A.6 on page 99.
3.1.54
optical path penalty: A link penalty to account for those effects other than attenuation.
3.1.55
optical reference plane: The plane that defines the optical boundary between the plug and
the receptacle.
3.1.56
optical rise time: The time interval required for the rising edge of an optical pulse to transit
between specified percentages of the signal amplitude. For lasers the transitions are
measured between the 20% and 80% points.
3.1.57
3.1.58
3.1.59
optional: Characteristics that are not required by FC-PI. However, if any optional
characteristic is implemented, it shall be implemented as defined in FC-PI.
3.1.60
plug: The cable half of the interface connector which terminates an optical or electrical
signal transmission cable.
3.1.61
3.1.62
receiver: In FC-PI context, an electronic circuit (Rx) that converts a signal from the media
(optical or electrical) to an electrical retimed or non-retimed) serial logic signal.
3.1.63
receptacle: The fixed or stationary half of the interface connector which is part of the
transmitter or receiver.
3.1.64
reclocker: A type of repeater specifically designed to modify data edge timing such that the
data edges have a defined timing relation with respect to a bit clock recovered from the (FC)
data at its input.
3.1.65
Reference points: T, R
3.1.66
3.1.67
repeater: An active circuit designed to modify the (FC) signals that pass through it by
changing any or all of the following parameters of that signal: amplitude, slew rate, and edge
to edge timing. Repeaters have jitter transfer characteristics. Types of repeaters include
retimers, reclockers and amplifiers.
3.1.68
retimer: A type of repeater specifically designed to modify data edge timing such that the
data edges have a defined timing relation with respect to a bit clock derived from a timing
reference other than the (FC) data at its input. A retimer shall be capable of inserting and
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removing words from the (FC) data passing through it. In the context of jitter methodology, a
retimer resets the accumulation of jitter such that the output of a retimer has the jitter budget
of alpha T.
3.1.69 return loss: The ratio (expressed in dB) of incident power to reflected power, when a
component or assembly is introduced into a link or system. May refer to optical power or to
electrical power in a specified frequency range.
3.1.70 RIN12(OMA): Relative Intensity Noise. Laser noise in dB/Hz with 12 dB optical return loss,
with respect to the optical modulation amplitude.
3.1.71 run length: Number of consecutive identical bits in the transmitted signal e.g., the pattern
0011111010 has a run length of five (5).
3.1.72 running disparity: A binary parameter indicating the cumulative Disparity (positive or
negative) of all previously issued Transmission Characters.
3.1.73 Special Character: Any Transmission Character considered valid by the Transmission
Code but not equated to a Valid Data Byte. Special Characters are provided by the
Transmission Code for use in denoting special functions.
3.1.74 spectral width (RMS): The weighted root mean square width of the optical spectrum. See
FOTP-127.
3.1.75 synchronization: Receiver identification of a Transmission-Word boundary.
3.1.76 TNC: Acronym for a Threaded-Neil-Councilman coaxial cable connector. Specifications for
TNC style connectors are defined in MIL-C-39012 and MIL-C-23329.
3.1.77 transceiver: A transmitter and receiver combined in one package
3.1.78 Transmission Character: Any encoded character (valid or invalid) transmitted across a
physical interface specified by FC-PI. Valid Transmission Characters are specified by the
Transmission Code and include Data and Special Characters.
3.1.79 Transmission Code: A means of Encoding data to enhance its Transmission
Characteristics. The Transmission Code specified by FC-FS is byte-oriented, with (1) Valid
Data Bytes and (2) Special Codes encoded into 10-bit Transmission Characters.
3.1.80 transmitter: In FC-PI context, an Electronic circuit (Tx) that converts an electrical logic
signal to a signal suitable for the communications media (optical or electrical).
3.1.81 TxRx connection: The complete signal path between a transmitter in one FC device and a
receiver in another FC device. See also Link.
3.1.82 TxRx connection segment: That portion of a TxRx connection delimited by separable
connectors or changes in media.
3.1.83 Unit Interval: The period of a nominal bit for a given signaling speed. It is equivalent to the
shortest nominal time between signal transitions. UI is the reciprocal of Baud (Units of UI are
seconds)
3.1.84 Upper Level Protocol (ULP): The protocol user of FC-4 (see clause 3).
3.1.85 word: A string of four contiguous bytes occurring on boundaries that are zero modulo 4 from
a specified reference.
3.2
Editorial conventions
Numbered items in this International Standard do not represent any priority. Any priority is explicitly
indicated.
In case of any conflict between figure, table, and text, the text takes precedence. Exceptions to this
convention are indicated in the appropriate sections.
In all of the figures, tables, and text of this document, the most significant bit of a binary quantity is
shown on the left side. Exceptions to this convention are indicated in the appropriate sections.
The term "shall" is used to indicate a mandatory rule. If such a rule is not followed, the results are
unpredictable unless indicated otherwise.
In the various ladder diagrams that show a sequence of events, the vertical axis (i.e., up and down
the page) shows time from top to bottom.
The ISO convention of numbering is used, i.e. the ten-thousands and higher multiples are separated
by a space. A comma is used as the decimal point. A comparison of the American and ISO
conventions are shown below:
Table 1 ISO convention
ISO
0,6
2 048
10 000
1 323 462,9
3.2.1
American
0.6
2048
10,000
1,323,462.9
Abbreviations, acronyms and symbols applicable to this International Standard are listed. Definitions
of several of these items are included in 3.1. The index at the back of the document is an aid to help
locate these terms in the body of the document.
3.2.2
The exact data rates are used in the tables and the abbreviated forms are used in text. Note that
2,125 Gigabaud is the preferred ISO method and is used instead of 2 125 megabaud where it makes
sense to do so.
Table 2 Data rate abbreviations
3.2.3
Abbreviation
1,06 GBd
1 063 MBd
1 062,5 MBd
2,12 GBd
2 125 MBd
2 125 MBd
4,25 GBd
4 250 MBd
4 250 MBd
Synonyms
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baud
bit error rate
Bayonet-Neil-Councilman (coaxial connector)
Comite Consultatif International Telegraphique et Telephonique (see ITV-TS)
decibel
decibel (relative to 1 mW)
deterministic jitter
device under test
Emitter Coupled Logic
Electronic Industries Association
Electromagnetic compatibility
Electromagnetic Interference
Fibre Channel
fiber optic test procedure
full width half maximum
gigabaud
hexadecimal notation
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The International Union Telecommunication Standardization (formerly CCITT)
loss of signal
long wavelength
megabyte = 106 bytes
megabaud
mode partition noise
multimode
not applicable
Node_Port
open fiber control
optical fiber system test practice
optical return loss
parts per million
radio frequency interference
relative intensity noise
random jitter
root mean square
receiver
Signal Detect
Serializer/Deserializer
single mode
signal-to-noise ratio
shielded twisted pair
short wavelength
time domain reflectometry
Telecommunication Industries Association
Threaded-Neil-Councilman (coaxial connector)
twisted pair
transmitter
a combination of transmitter and receiver
unit interval = 1 bit period
Upper Level Protocol
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3.3
Symbols
Unless indicated otherwise, the following symbols have the listed meanings.
Table 4 Symbols
ohm
micro (e.g., m = micrometer)
wavelength (in vacuo)
chassis or earth ground
signal reference ground
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This clause provides an overview of the structure, concepts and mechanisms used in FC-PI and is
intended for informational purposes only.
The Fibre Channel (FC) is logically a bi-directional point-to-point serial data channel, structured for
high performance information transport. Physically, Fibre Channel is an interconnection of one or
more point-to-point links. Each link end terminates in a Port. Ports are fully specified in FC-PH and
FC-FS. fiber is a general term used to cover all physical media supported by Fibre Channel including
optical fiber, twisted pair, and coaxial cable.
Fibre Channel is structured as a set of hierarchical functions as illustrated in figure 1. Fibre Channel
consists of related functions FC-0 through FC-3. Each of these functions is described as a level.
Fibre Channel does not restrict implementations to specific interfaces between these levels.
ULPs
FC-4
Mapping
FC-3
FC-2
Protocol
FC-1
Code
IPI3
IPI3
SCSI
SCSI
Huntgroup
IP
HIPPI
SBCCS
IP
Others
SBCCS
Others
Common Services
Link Services
Signaling Protocol
Transmission Protocol
FC-FS and FC-PI
FC-0
Physical
The Physical interface (FC-0), specified in FC-PH and FC-PI, consists of transmission media,
transmitters, receivers and their interfaces. The Physical interface specifies a variety of media, and
associated drivers and receivers capable of operating at various speeds.
The Transmission protocol (FC-1), Signaling protocol (FC-2) and Common Services (FC-3) are fully
specified in FC-PH and FC-FS. Fibre Channel levels FC-1 through FC-3 specify the rules and
provides mechanisms needed to transfer blocks of information end-to-end, traversing one or more
links.
FC-PH and FC-FS define a suite of functions and facilities available for use by a Upper Level
Protocols (ULP) Mapping protocol (FC-4). This suite of functions and facilities may exceed the
requirements of any one FC-4. An FC-4 may choose only a subset of FC-PH and FC-FS functions
and facilities. Fibre Channel provides a method for supporting a number of ULPs. The Link Services
represent a mandatory function required by FC-PH and FC-FS.
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A Fibre Channel Node is functionally configured as illustrated in figure 2. A Node may support one or
more N_Ports and one or more FC-4s. Each N_Port contains FC-0, FC-1 and FC-2 functions. FC-3
optionally provides the common services to multiple N_Ports and FC-4s.
ULP
ULP
ULP
Node
FC-4
FC-4
FC-4
FC-3
N_Port
N_Port
N_Port
FC-2
FC-2
FC-2
FC-1
FC-1
FC-1
FC-0
FC-0
FC-0
The FC-0 level of FC-PH and FC-PI describes the Fibre Channel link. The FC-0 level covers a variety
of media and the associated drivers and receivers capable of operating at a wide range of speeds.
The FC-0 level is designed for maximum flexibility and allows the use of a large number of
technologies to meet the widest range of system requirements.
Each fiber is attached to a transmitter of a Port at one link end and a receiver of another Port at the
other link end (see figure 3). When a Fabric is present in the configuration, multiple links may be
utilized to attach more than one N_Port to more than one F_Port (see figure 4). Patch panels or
portions of the active Fabric may function as repeaters, concentrators or fiber converters. A path
between two N_Ports may be made up of links of different technologies. For example, the path may
have multimode fiber links attached to end Ports but may have a single-mode link in between as
illustrated in figure 5. In figure 6, a typical Fibre Channel building wiring configuration is shown.
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Port B
Port A
Outbound fiber
Outbound fiber
Tx
Tx
Inbound fiber
Rx
Inbound fiber
Rx
Link
Fabric
B
Link
Figure 4 Fabric
MM fiber
Link
SM fiber
Link
MM fiber
Link
Path
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3. Floor
FC
FC
2. Floor
FC
1. Floor
FC
Basement
FC
Main Frame
4.2
Recommended inteoperability points for transmitter and receivers are included in figures 11 and 12.
The compliance points , and are for reference only and are implementation dependent.
The nomenclature used by FC-PI to reference various combinations of components is defined in
clause 5 on page 32.
The link distance capabilities specified in FC-PI are based on ensuring interoperability across
multiple vendors supplying the technologies (both transceivers and cable plants) under the tolerance
limits specified in FC-PI. Greater link distances may be obtained by specifically engineering a link
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based on knowledge of the technology characteristics and the conditions under which the link is
installed and operated. However, such link distance extensions are outside the scope of FC-PI.
4.3
Figure 7 illustrates an example of data flow stages of 32-bit word parallel, 8-bit byte parallel, 10-bit
character parallel, and bit serial streams, and vice versa. This example of transmitter to receiver data
flow is for reference only and is implementation dependent.
Tx Data Byte
Tx Bit
8b
32
Rx Bit or
Re-timed Serial Data or
Re-synchronized Bit
10
Tx Word
Legend:
Tx - transmitter
Tx Word - 32 bit tranmit word
Tx Byte - 8 bit transmit byte
Tx Bit - 1 transmit bit
P - parallel side
10
Tx Data Character
10b
32
Rx
Tx
10b
Rx Data Byte
Bit stream
8b
Rx Data Character
Rx Word
Rx - Receiver
Rx Word - 32 bit receive word
Rx Byte - 8 bit receive byte
Rx Bit
- 1 receiver bit
S - serial side
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FC-PI describes the physical link, the lowest level, in the Fibre Channel system. It is designed for
flexibility and allows the use of several physical interconnect technologies to meet a wide variety of
system application requirements.
5.1
General characteristics
The FC-FS protocol is defined to operate across connections having a bit error rate (BER) detected
at the receiving node of less than 10-12. It is the combined responsibility of the component suppliers
and the system integrator to ensure that this level of service is provided at every node in a given
Fibre Channel installation.
FC-PI has the following general characteristics.
In the physical media signals a logical "1" shall be represented by the following properties:
1) Optical - the state with the higher optical power
2) Unbalanced copper - the state where the ungrounded conductor is more positive than the
grounded conductor
3) Balanced copper - the state where the conductor identified as "+" is more positive than the
conductor identified as "-"
Serial data streams are supported at data rates of 2,12 GBaud, and 4,25 GBaud in addition to the
data rate of 1,06 GBaud. All data rates have transmitter and receiver clock tolerances of 100 ppm.
A link bit error rate (BER) of =10-12as measured at the receiver to which the frame is addressed is
supported. The basis for the BER is the encoded serial data stream on the transmission medium
during system operation.
FC-PI defines eight different specific physical locations in the FC system that include six
interoperability points and two reference points. No interoperability points are required for closed or
integrated links and FC-PI is not required for such applications. For closed or integrated links the
system designer shall ensure that the end to end BER required by FC-FS is delivered.
The requirements specified in FC-PI shall be satisfied at separable connectors where interoperability
and component level interchangeability within the link are expected. A compliant point is a physical
position where the specification requirements are met. For purposes of this document the terms
"compliance point" and "interoperability point" are equivalent. The specified interoperability points
are defined at separable connectors as these are the points where different components can easily
be added, changed, or removed. The reference points are at the chip pads of the FC-0 device.
There is no maximum number of interoperability points between the initiating FC device and the
addressed FC device as long as (1) the requirements at the interoperability points are satisfied for the
respective type of interoperability point and (2) the end to end signal properties are maintained under
the most extreme allowed conditions in the system. The description and physical location of the
specified interoperability points and reference points are detailed in Clause 5.8 Interoperability
points on page 36.
It is the combined responsibility of the component (the separable hardware containing the connector
portion associated with an interoperability point) supplier and the system integrator to ensure that
intended interoperability points are identified to the users of the components and system. This is
required because not all connectors in a link are interoperability points and similar connectors and
connector positions in different applications may not satisfy the FC-PI requirements.
The requirements in this document apply with the system fully active including duplex traffic on all
ports and under all applicable environmental conditions.
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The interface to FC-FS occurs at the logical encoded data interfaces. As these are logical data
constructs no physical implementation is implied by FC-FS. FC-PI is written assuming that the same
single serial data stream exists throughout the link as viewed from the interoperability points. Other
possible schemes for transmitting data, for example using parallel paths, are not defined in FC-PI but
could occur at intermediate places between interoperability points.
Physical links have the following general requirements:
a) Physical point-to-point data links -- no multidrop attachments along the serial path.
b) Every signal shall meet the timing and amplitude requirements associated with its
interoperability point under the most extreme specified conditions of system noise and input
signal degradation.
c) All users are cautioned that detailed specifications shall take into account end-of-life worst case
values (e.g., manufacturing, temperature, power supply).
The interface between FC-PI and FC-FS is intentionally structured to be technology and
implementation independent. That is, the same set of commands and services may be used for all
signal sources and communication schemes applicable to the technology of a particular
implementation. As a result of this, all safety or other operational considerations which may be
required for a specific communications technology are to be handled by the FC-PI clauses
associated with that technology. An example of this would be ensuring that optical power levels
associated with eye safety are maintained.
5.2
FC-PI States
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5.2.2
Receiver States
The function of the receiver is to convert the incoming data from the form required by the
communications media employed, retime the data, and present the data and an associated clock to
the FC-FS level. The receiver has no states.
5.3
Some link_control_facilities may detect phase discontinuities in the incoming serial data stream. This
may occur for example from the operation of an asynchronous serial switch at the transmitter. In the
event of a phase discontinuity, the recovery characteristics of the receiver shall be as follows:
a) Phase jump - Uniform distribution between 180.
b) Link - Worst case
c) Degree of recovery - Within BER objective (10-12)
d) Probability of recovery - 95%
e) Recovery time - 2500 bit intervals from last phase jump
Additional wait time before next phase jump
None
The FC-0 level shall require no intervention from higher levels to perform this recovery. If, at the end
of the specified time, the higher levels determine that bit synchronization is not present these levels
may assume a fault has occurred and take appropriate action.
5.4
FC-0 does not detect transmit code violations, invalid ordered sets, or any other alterations of the
encoded bit stream. However, it is recognized that individual implementations may wish to transmit
such invalid bit streams to provide diagnostic capability at the higher levels. Any transmission
violation, such as invalid ordered sets, which follow valid character encoding rules shall be
transparent to FC-0. Invalid character encoding could possibly cause a degradation in receiver
sensitivity and increased jitter resulting in increased BER or loss of bit synchronization.
During testing the FC-0 layer should remain synchronized and meet BER requirements if the
transmitted bit stream meets the following requirements. The code balance in any 10 bits is in the
range 40% to 60%. For example the pattern "1010110101" has 6 1s in a total of 10 bits yielding a
code balance of 6/10 = 60%. The maximum run length is limited to 12 in 20 bits, for example 00111
11111 11110 01100 has a run length of 12. A run length of 12 in 20 consecutive bits shall occur not
more than once in any contiguous set of 320 bits. The other 300 bits shall have a code balance
between 49,5% and 50,5%. and the run length shall be limited to 5 bits.
5.5
The time interval required by the receiver from the initial receipt of a valid input to the time that the
receiver is synchronized to the bit stream and delivering valid retimed data within the BER
requirement, shall not exceed 1 ms. Should the retiming function be implemented in a manner that
requires direction from a higher level to start the initialization process, the time interval shall start at
the receipt of the initialization request.
5.6
The FC-0 may optionally have a loss of signal function. This function is logically inverted from the
signal detect function in FC-PH. If implemented, this function shall indicate when a signal is absent at
the input to the receiver. The activation level shall lie in a range whose upper bound is the minimum
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specified sensitivity of the receiver and whose lower bound is defined by a complete removal of the
input connector. While there is no defined hysteresis for this function there shall be a single transition
between output logic states for any monotonic increase or decrease in the input signal power
occurring within the reaction time of the signal detect circuitry. The reaction time to the input signal is
defined in annex E.
5.7
FC-PI nomenclature
100-SM-LC-L
SPEED
400 400 MB/s
200 200 MB/s
100 100 MB/s
MEDIA
SM singlemode
M5 multimode 50 m
M6 multimode 62.5 m
SE unbalanced copper
DF balanced copper
TRANSMITTER
LC long wave laser cost reduced (1300 nm)
SN short wave laser (850 nm)
EL electrical
LL long wave laser (1550 nm)*
DISTANCE
L long distance (2m to 10km)
I Intermediate distance (2m to 2km)
S short distance (<100m)
V very long distance (2m to >50km)*
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5.8
Interoperability points
Figure 9 shows the physical location of the six different types of interoperability points defined in FCPI.
ENCLOSURE
Optional components not
specified in this standard
Internal FC Device
R R
SERDES
R
T
R R
SERDES
Internal FC Device
R R
SERDES
T
R
SERDES
Internal
TxRx Connection
segments of interenclosure
TxRx Connections
(shielding optional)
Intra-enclosure
TxRx Connections
(shielding optional)
R
R
T
GBIC
T
External
TxRx Connection segments
of inter-enclosure
TxRx Connections
(shielding mandatory)
R
T
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SYSTEM
HOST ADAPTER
DISK DRIVE
SERDES
SERDES
SYSTEM
HOST ADAPTER
RT = Retimer
Tx
Rx
Jitter Source
Examples are:
RT
Rx
RT
Tx
BACKPANEL
PCBs
CABLES
CONNECTORS
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Enclosure wall
(Faraday shield)
T
TX
T(Op or Cu)
TX
Passive
* Elements
GBIC
Optical TRX
TX
Active
Elements
GBIC
Optical TRX
TX
TX
TX
*
*
T
MIA
T
GBIC
Active CU
Active
Elements
* When no active circuit exists between alpha and delta or between alpha and gamma
larger minimum launch amplitudes are required at the alpha point than when there is an
active circuit. Configurations with beta points require active circuits between beta
and delta or, if no delta point exists, between beta and gamma.
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Enclosure wall
(Faraday shield)
R(Op or Cu)
RX
RX
R
GBIC
Optical TRX
Passive
Elements
GBIC
Optical TRX
Active
Elements
R
MIA
RX
R
R
GBIC
Active CU
Active
Elements
RX
RX
RX
* When no active circuit exists between delta and alpha or between gamma and alpha
larger minimum launch amplitudes are required at the gamma or delta point than when there
is an active circuit. Configurations with beta points require active circuits between beta
and delta or, if no delta point exists, between beta and gamma.
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Disk Farm
Retiming Hub
R
R R
T
R
T
Server
R
T
T
R
Fabric
R R
T
R R
T
Retiming Element
T
Reference point
GBIC
Interoperability
Points
Fixed TRX
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Fabric
Reference point
GBIC
T
MIA
R R
Fabric
Server
Active circuits
T
Disk Farm
R
R
Interoperability
Points
MIA
T
GBIC
GBIC
T
R R
R
R
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Figure 15 shows an overview of the intra- and inter- enclosures enviroments with all possible link
configurations identified.
INTER ENCLOSURE
ENVIRONMENT
INTRA ENCLOSURE
ENVIRONMENT
INTRA ENCLOSURE
ENVIRONMENT
ALPHA* - ALPHA*
ALPHA*BETA ALPHA*
ALPHA* - BETA - BETA-ALPHA*
ENCLOSURE BOUNDARY
** SIGNAL RECONDITIONING CIRCUITS ARE
REQUIRED IN THE ENCLOSURE WHEN THE ENCLOSURE INCLUDES
BOTH BETA AND GAMMA POINTS IN THE SAME LINK -THIS PRESERVES INDEPENDENT AMPLITUDE
BUDGETS FOR BOTH INTRA AND INTER ENVIRONMENTS
SAME FOR JITTER AT DOUBLE SPEED ONLY
* THE JITTER SPECIFICATION FOR ALPHA POINTS ASSOCIATED WITH BETA POINTS OR INTRA ENCLOSURE
ALPHA TO-ALPHA CONFIGURATIONS IS DIFFERENT FROM THE JITTER SPECIFICATION FOR ALPHA POINTS
ASSOCIATED WITH DELTA OR GAMMA POINTS -- ALPHA AMPLITUDE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT SPECIFIED
ALPHA POINTS ONLY EXIST WITHIN ENCLOSURES
FC-PI provides for a variety of technology options table 5 lists variants by name and FC-PI
nomenclature, a reference to the clause containing the detailed requirements, and some key
parameters that characterize the variant. Alternate cable plants, if any, are also noted.
Table 5 FC-PI technology options
100
SM
100-SM-LC-L
Subclause 6.1
SM
1300nm
2m-10km
200
200-SM-LC-L
Subclause 6.1
SM
1300nm
2m-10km
400
400-SM-LC-L
Subclause 6.1
SM
1300 nm
2m-10 km
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MM 50
MM 62.5
100-M5-SN-I
Subclause 6.2
MM
780/850nm
2m-500m
100-M6-SN-I
Subclause 6.2
MM
780/850nm
2m-300m
200
400
200-M5-SN-I
Subclause 6.2
MM
850 nm
2m-300m
400-M5-SN-I
Subclause 6.2
MM
850nm
2m-150 m
200-M6-SN-I
Subclause 6.2
MM
850 nm
2m-150m
400-M6-SN-I
Subclause 6.2
MM
850nm
2m-70 m
200-SE-EL-S
100-SE-EL-S
Clause 9
Clause 9
Length depends Length depends
EL Unbalanced
on unbalanced on unbalanced
media
media
EL Balanced
200-DF-EL-S
100-DF-EL-S
Clause 9
Clause 9
Length depends Length depends
on balanced
on balanced
media
media
Editors Note: need to create and add this jitter table/figure and note the internal and external environments
The lengths specified in table 5 are the minimum lengths supported with transmitters, media, and
receivers all simultaneously operating under the most degraded conditions allowed. Longer lengths
may be achieved by restricting parameters in the transmitter, media, or receiver. If such restrictions
are used on the link components then interoperability at interoperability points within the link and
component level interchangeability within the link is no longer supported
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44
This clause defines the optical signal characteristics at the interface connector receptacle. Each
conforming optical FC attachment shall be compatible with this optical interface to allow
interoperability within an FC environment. Fibre Channel links shall not exceed the BER objective
(10 -12 ) under any conditions. The parameters specified in this clause support meeting that
requirement under all conditions including the minimum input power level. The corresponding cable
plant specifications are described in clause 8 Optical fiber cable plant specification on page 67.
Notes: Laser safety issues
1
The optical output shall not exceed the Class 1 maximum permissible exposure limits under any conditions
of operation, including open transmitter bore, open fiber and reasonable single fault conditions per EN
60825-1 and CDRH 1040.10 regulations 21CFR chapter I sub chapter J.
All laser safety standards and regulations require that the manufacturer of a laser product provide
information about a products laser, safety features, labeling, use, maintenance and service.
6.1
SM data links
Table 6 gives the link budgets for 10 km single-mode optical fiber links running at 1,06 GBd,
2,12 GBd and 4,25 GBd. The optical power coupled into the fiber shall be limited to a maximum
value with Class 1 laser safety operation in accordance with CDRH and EN 60825-1
6.1.1 SM optical output interface
The general laser transmitter pulse shape characteristics are specified in the form of a mask of the
transmitter eye diagram at point T (see clause 5.8 on page 36). These characteristics include rise
time, fall time, pulse overshoot, pulse undershoot, and ringing, all of which shall be controlled to
prevent excessive degradation of the receiver sensitivity. For the purpose of an assessment of the
transmit signal, it is important to consider not only the eye opening, but also the overshoot and
undershoot limitations. The parameters specifying the mask of the transmitter eye diagram are
shown in figure 16.
1+Y2
1
Normalized Amplitude
1-Y1
0.5
Y1
0
-Y2
0
x1
x2
1-x2
1-x1
Unit
MB/s
ppm
ppm
m
m
nm
nm
nm
dBm
dBm
mW
ps
200
2 125
+100
2 - 10 000
9
400
4 250
+100
2 - 10 000
9
Laser
Laser
Laser
-3
-9.5
-3
-11.7
-1
-8.4
320
160
80
1
1
1
2
3
1,4
5
-116
-117
-118
dBm
mW
dB
-3
0.015 5
12
-3
0.015
12
-1
0.029
12
GHz
1.5
2.5
5.0
GHz
12
dB/Hz
Notes:
1
Tradeoffs are available between spectral center wavelength, RMS spectral width, and minimum
optical modulation amplitude. See figure 18 to figure 20
In some cases, the OMA requirement implicitly places a stricter lower bound on average
launched power.
Optical rise and fall time specifications are based on the unfiltered waveforms. For the purpose of
standardizing the measurement method, measured waveforms shall conform to the mask as
defined in FC-PI figure 16: Transmitter eye diagram mask. The filter response effect should be
removed from the measured rise and fall times using the equation:
TRISE/FALL = [(TRISE/FALL_MEASURED)2 (TRISE/FALL_FILTER)2]1/2
The optical signal may have different rise and fall times. Any filter should have an impulse
response equivalent to a fourth order Bessel-Thomson Filter.
See annex A
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The mask of the eye diagram for the laser transmitters shall be measured using a receiver with a
fourth-order Bessel-Thompson transfer function given by:
105
H P = ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
3
4
105 + 105y + 45y + 10y + y
With
y = 2.114p
j
p = -----r
r = 2f r
f r = 0, 75 X Bit rate
NOTE This filter is not intended to represent the noise filter used within an optical receiver but it is intended
to provide a uniform measurement condition.
The nominal attenuation at the reference frequency, fr, is 3 dB. The corresponding attenuation and
group delay distortion at various frequencies is given in table 7.
Table 7 Transmit pulse noise filter
f/f0
f/fr
0,15
0,3
0,45
0,6
0,75
0,9
1,0
1,05
1,2
1,35
1,5
2,0
0,2
0,4
0,6
0,8
1,0
1,2
1,33
1,4
1,6
1,8
2,0
2,67
Attenuation
(dB)
0,1
0,4
1,0
1,9
3,0
4,5
5,7
6,4
8,5
10,9
13,4
21,5
Distortion
(UI)
0
0
0
0,002
0,008
0,025
0,044
0,055
0,10
0,14
0,19
0,30
Attenuation Tolerance
f/fr
a (dB)
0,1 - 1.00
1,00 2,00
+ 0,5
+0,5 +3,0
The mask of the eye diagram is intended to define the limits of overshoot, undershoot, and ringing of
the transmitted optical signal. The eye mask diagram is not to be used for determining compliance
with the specifications for rise/fall time and jitter.
Optical modulation amplitude is defined as the difference in optical power between a logic-1 and a
logic-0. For more information on testing OMA see annex A.5
The optical power measurement shall be made by the methods of OFSTP-2. The measurement may
be made with the node transmitting an idle sequence or other valid Fibre Channel traffic.
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6.1.2
The receiver shall operate within the BER objective (10-12) over the link's lifetime and temperature
range when the input power falls in the range given in table 6 and when driven by a data stream
output that fits the specified eye diagram mask through a cable plant as specified in clause 8. The
measurement shall be made by the methods of OFSTP-3.
6.1.3
SM jitter budget
This clause defines, for every compliance point, the allowable jitter (see table 9, Jitter Output) and the
jitter which shall be tolerated (see table 10)
Receiver TJ and DJ must comply to the listed values in table 9, over all allowable optical power input
ranges and extinction ratios, as listed in table 6. Receiver test conditions should not incur the
penalties that are already built into the link power budget.
UI
0,10
0,11
0,12
UI
0,21
0,23
0,25
Units
Deterministic
(DJ)
Total (TJ)1
100-SM-LC-L
T
T
0,21
0,23
0,36
0,37
0,38
0,43
0,47
0,61
0,63
0,65
Deterministic
(DJ)
UI
0,13
0,14
0,26
Total (TJ)1
UI
0,25
0,26
0,44
0,28
0,39
0,40
0,48
0,64
0,65
Notes:
1 Total jitter is the sum of deterministic jitter and random jitter. If the actual deterministic jitter is less than
the maximum specified, then the random jitter may increase as long as the total jitter does not exceed
the specified maximum total jitter.
2
3
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100-SM-LC-L
T
T
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,11
0,12
0,21
0,23
0,36
0,37
0,38
0,28
0,30
0,48
0,52
0,66
0,68
0,70
Unit
UI
NA
0,10
UI
NA
UI
NA
UI
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
UI
NA
0,14
0,26
0,28
0,39
0,40
UI
NA
0,31
0,49
0,53
0,69
0,70
Notes:
1 For singlemode TxRx Connections the compliance point is R. Values given at other points
are advisory only.
2 The jitter values given are normative for a combination of DJ, RJ, and SJ which receivers
shall be able to tolerate without exceeding a BER of 10-12.
3 No value is given for random jitter (RJ). For compliance with this spec, the actual random
jitter amplitude shall be the value that brings total jitter to the stated value at a probability of
10-12.
4 Receivers shall tolerate sinusoidal jitter of progressively greater amplitude at lower
frequencies, according to the mask in figure 16, combined with the same DJ and RJ levels as
were used in the high frequency sweep
1,5
0,1
FC / 1667
(637 KHz.)
Sinusoidal jitter frequency (log/log plot)
FC / 25 000
6.1.4 SM tradeoffs
In order to meet the link power budget the transmitter can trade off OMA, spectral width and center
wavelength as shown in the following figures.
100-S M-LC-L
7
Min Tx OMA =0.246mW
Min Tx OMA =0.219mW
5
4
3
2
1
0
1.265
1.285
1.305
1.325
1.345
1.365
50
200-SM-LL-L
7
Min Tx OMA =0.213mW
Min Tx OMA =0.189mW
Min Tx OMA =0.169mW
Min Tx OMA =0.150mW
Min Tx OMA =0.134mW
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1.265
1.285
1.305
1.325
1.345
1.365
400-S M-LL-L
3 .5
M in
M in
M in
M in
3
2 .5
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
O M A =0 .4 0 9 m W
O M A =0 .3 6 5 m W
O M A =0 .3 2 5 m W
O M A =0 .2 9 0 m W
2
1 .5
1
0 .5
0
1 .2 6 5
1 .2 8 5
1 .3 0 5
1 .3 2 5
1 .3 4 5
1 .3 6 5
C e n te r W a v e le n g th (u m )
Figure 20 4.25GBd SM 10km link
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6.2
6.2.1
MM data links
MM short wavelength (SW) data links
The columns in table 11 on page 53 and table 12 on page 54 give the link budget, transmitter
specifications, and receiver specifications for the short wavelength (SW) laser links operating at the
1,06, 2,12, and 4,25GBd rates. The specifications in the tables are intended to allow compliance to
class 1 laser safety.
Reflection effects on the transmitter are assumed to be small but need to be bounded. A
specification of maximum Relative Intensity Noise (RIN) under worst case reflection conditions is
included to ensure that reflections do not impact system performance.
6.2.2
The receiver shall operate within a BER of 10-12 over the links lifetime and temperature range when
the input power falls within the range given in table 11 or table 12, and when driven by a data stream
output that fits the specified eye diagram mask through a cable plant as specified in figure 16
Transmitter eye diagram mask on page 45.
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Unit
MB/s
ppm
ppm
m
m
100-M5-SN-I
6.2
100
1 062,5
+100
2 - 500
50
200-M5-SN-I
6.2
200
2 125
+100
2 - 300
50
400-M5-SN-I
6.2
400
4 250
+100
2 -150
50
Note
nm
nm
nm
dBm
dBm
mW
ps
Laser
770
860
1.0
-5
-10.0
0.156
300
Laser
830
860
0.85
-4
-10.0
0.196
150
Laser
830
860
0.85
-4
-9.0
0.247
90
2
3
4
5
dB/Hz
-116
-117
-118
dBm
mW
dB
mW
dB
0
0.031
12
0.055
0.96
0
0.049
12
0.096
1.26
0
0.061
12
0.138
1.67
ps
80
40
20
GHz
1.5
2.5
5.0
GHz
12
4
4
Notes:
1 The operating ranges and loss budgets shown here are based on MM fiber bandwidth given in
table 25. For other MM fiber bandwidths see Annex D. See annex L for link budget
calculations.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Lesser of class 1 laser safety limits (CDRH and EN 60825) or receiver power, max.
In some cases, the OMA requirement implicitly places a stricter lower bound on average
launched power.
Optical modulation amplitude values are peak-to-peak. See annex A.5
Optical rise and fall time specifications are based on the unfiltered waveforms. For the purpose of
standardizing the measurement method, measured waveforms shall conform to the mask as
defined in FC-PI figure 16: Transmitter eye diagram mask. The filter response effect should be
removed from the measured rise and fall times using the equation:
TRISE/FALL = [(TRISE/FALL_MEASURED)2 (TRISE/FALL_FILTER)2]1/2
The optical signal may have different rise and fall times. Any filter should have an impulse
response equivalent to a fourth order Bessel-Thomson Filter.
See annex A.4.
See annex A.
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Unit
MB/s
ppm
ppm
m
m
100-M6-SN-I
6.2
100
1 062,5
+100
2 - 300
62.5
200-M6-SN-I
6.2
200
2 125
+100
2 - 150
62.5
400-M6-SN-I
6.2
400
4 250
+100
2 -70
62.5
Note
nm
nm
nm
dBm
dBm
mW
ps
Laser
770
860
1.0
-5
-10.0
0.156
300
Laser
830
860
0.85
-4
-10.0
0.196
150
Laser
830
860
0.85
-4
-9.0
0.247
90
2
3
4
5
dB/Hz
-116
-117
-118
dBm
mW
dB
mW
dB
0
0.031
12
0.067
2.18
0
0.049
12
0.109
2.03
0
0.061
12
0.148
2.14
ps
80
40
20
GHz
1.5
2.5
5.0
GHz
12
4
4
Notes:
1 The operating ranges and loss budgets shown here are based on MM fiber bandwidth given in
table 25. For other MM fiber bandwidths see Annex D.
2 Lesser of class 1 laser safety limits (CDRH and EN 60825) or receiver power, max.
3 In some cases, the OMA requirement implicitly places a stricter lower bound on average
launched power.
4 Optical modulation amplitude values are peak-to-peak. See annex A.5
5 Optical rise and fall time specifications are based on the unfiltered waveforms. For the purpose of
standardizing the measurement method, measured waveforms shall conform to the mask as
defined in FC-PI figure 16: Transmitter eye diagram mask. The filter response effect should be
removed from the measured rise and fall times using the equation:
TRISE/FALL = [(TRISE/FALL_MEASURED)2 (TRISE/FALL_FILTER)2]1/2
The optical signal may have different rise and fall times. Any filter should have an impulse
response equivalent to a fourth order Bessel-Thomson Filter.
6 See annex A.4.
7 See annex A.
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100-SM-LC-L
T
T
Deterministic
(DJ)
UI
0,10
0,11
0,12
Total (TJ)1
UI
0,21
0,23
0,25
0,21
0,24
0,36
0,37
0,38
0,43
0,47
0,61
0,63
0,65
Deterministic
(DJ)
UI
0,13
0,14
0,26
0,29
0,39
0,40
Total (TJ)1
UI
0,25
0,26
0,44
0,48
0,64
0,65
Notes:
1 Total jitter is the sum of deterministic jitter and random jitter. If the actual deterministic jitter is less than
the maximum specified, then the random jitter may increase as long as the total jitter does not exceed
the specified maximum total jitter.
2
3
100-SM-LC-L
T
T
Unit
UI
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
UI
NA
0,11
0,12
0,21
0,24
0,36
0,37
0,38
UI
NA
0,28
0,30
0,48
0,52
0,66
0,68
0,70
Unit
Sinusoidal swept freq.(SJ)
637 KHz 4 to > 5 MHz
Deterministic (DJ)
637 KHz-531 MHz
Total (TJ)2,3
UI
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
UI
NA
0,14
0,26
0,29
0,39
0,40
UI
NA
0,31
0,49
0,53
0,69
0,70
Notes:
1 For singlemode TxRx Connections the compliance point is R. Values given at other points are advisory
only.
2 The jitter values given are normative for a combination of DJ, RJ, and SJ which receivers shall be able to
tolerate without exceeding a BER of 10-12.
3 No value is given for random jitter (RJ). For compliance with this spec, the actual random jitter amplitude
shall be the value that brings total jitter to the stated value at a probability of 10-12.
4 Receivers shall tolerate sinusoidal jitter of progressively greater amplitude at lower frequencies,
according to the mask in figure 16, combined with the same DJ and RJ levels as were used in the high
frequency sweep
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Receiver TJ and DJ must comply to the listed values in table 13, over all allowable optical power
input ranges and extinction ratios, as listed in table 11 or table 12. Receiver test conditions should not
incur the penalties that are already built into the link power budget.
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The primary function of the optical interface connector is to align the optical transmission fiber
mechanically to an optical port on a component such as a receiver or a transmitter.
7.1
SC optical interface
The objective of this clause is to specify the connector and interfaces sufficiently to insure the
following:
a) Both Mechanical and Optical Performance
b) Intermatability
c) To allow the maximum supplier flexibility.
Figure 21 shows the SC optical interface plug and receptacle.
Keys
ut
to
h
g
Li
Plug
er
fib
f
o
h
Lig
er
fib
o
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Re
iv
ce
er
a
Tr
ns
tt
mi
er
Receptacle
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7.1.3
The active SC Duplex Receptacle Interface shall conform to the requirements of IEC 61754-4-5
Duplex PC Interface with the following exception. The distance between the centre line of the active
optical bores (ref DB) shall be increased from 12.65/12.75mm to 12.60/12.80mm.
NOTE This is to facilitate the use of Floating Duplex SC Plug Connectors (example IEC 60874-19-1) and
avoids the use of restrictive manufacturing tolerances associated with the transceiver. Increasing this
tolerance precludes the use of Rigid Duplex SC connectors.
7.2
SG optical interface
The primary function of the optical interface specification is to define mechanical alignment of the
optical fibers to an optical port on a component such as a transmitter or receiver.
The objective of this section is to specify the optical interface sufficiently to ensure the following:
a) Intermateability
b) Mechanical/Optical Performance
c) Maximum Supplier Flexibility
NOTE In this clause, only the dimensions necessary to specify the duplex receptacle and receiver are
provided, hereafter referred to as the receptacle. All other dimensions are referenced in the TIA/EIA
604-7 (FOCIS 7) standard
The optical interface connector defined by this document shall conform to:
a) ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-7 (FOCIS 7), Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type SG
b) All dimensions found in ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-7 (FOCIS 7)
c) The active Interface will meet the optical specifications found in annex D of this standard
d) Passive performance requirements found in annex F of this standard
7.2.1
SG optical receptacle
The SG optical transceiver is a ferrule-less receptacle design, and as such, there are numerous
methods for accepting the bare fiber and guiding it to alignment. The ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-7 (FOCIS 7)
standard defines one such method. The alternatives for mechanically controlling the optical fiber to
optimize optical coupling may be accomplished in a variety of ways not defined here.
Figure 22 specifies the SG receptacle, with the following notes:
58
M
0.0
X
N
Mechanical
Reference
Plane
AB
B
0.0
G
0.0
J
A
Rx
SECTION A-A
See Note 5
Re
ce
ive
ns
mi
t
See Notes 2 - 4
H
-A-
SG Transceiver
Tra
Tx
AA
SG Optical Plug
NOTES:
1
Reference designators, denoted by a letter, are defined by the TIA/EIA 604-7 duplex SG socket
interface (n=2, m=0).
Internal receptacle cavity to provide clearance for plug, including the latching mechanism, as
defined by TIA/EIA 604-7 SG plug interface. TIA/EIA 604-7 socket interface (d=1) defines one
method of fiber capture.
Figure 22 SG receptacle
Reference
Nominal
5.85
Nominal
5
2.8
7.65
8.1
12.1
1.3
AA
25
1.4
AB
30
59
Nominal
11.9
20
7.9
60
7.3
LC optical interface
The primary function of the optical interface specification is to define mechanical alignment of the
optical fibers to an optical port on a component such as a transmitter or receiver. See figure 24.
LC Transceiver
Figure 24 LC connector
The objective of this section is to specify the optical interface sufficiently to ensure the following:
a) Intermateability
b) Mechanical/Optical Performance
c) Maximum Supplier Flexibility
NOTE In this clause, only the dimensions necessary to specify the duplex transmitter and receiver are
provided, hereafter referred to as the receptacle. All other dimensions are referenced in the
61
.
0.05
0.05
J
A
B
K
-B-
0.10
M B M
H
G
F
0.05
C
M
-C-
0.05 B A
OPTICAL
REFERENCE
PLANE
-A-
U
T
S
0.05
W
R
M
L
N
0.025 A
X
0.05
-BB
Reference Nominal
M
2.92 Diameter
N
To Fit Ferrule
O
1.9
P
15 Degrees Typical
Q
2.3 Radius
R
1.9
S
9.95
T
12.7
U
14.6
V
0.65
W
1.05
X
4.05
Y
11.33
62
Figure 25, LC Receptacle, dimensionally specifies the receptacle with the following notes:
1) Reference designators, denoted by letter, are defined by TIA/EIA 604-10 duplex LC adapter
interface (n=2, m=0) drawing.
2) A single keying interface, k=1, is defined.
7.3.2 LC optical plug
Figure 26 describes the LC duplex connector plug envelope dimensions. Full specifications are
defined by the TIA/EIA 604-10 plug interface (n=2).
OPTICAL
REFERENCE
PLANE
MECHANICAL
REFERENCE
PLANE
Nominal
11.33
4.47
63
7.4
The primary function of the optical interface specification is to define mechanical alignment of the
optical fibers to an optical port on a component such as a transmitter or receiver.
Transmit side
Receive
MT-RJ Transceiver
The optical interface connector defined by this document shall conform to:
a) ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12 (FOCIS 12), Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type MTRJ
b) All dimensions found in ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12 (FOCIS 12)
c) The active Interface will meet the optical specifications found in annex D of this standard
d) Passive performance requirements found in annex F of this standard
7.4.1
The MT-RJ optical transceiver has a mounted receptacle as defined by the ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12
(FOCIS 12 R-2-1-0-1-1 and FOCIS 12 R-2-1-0-1-2) connector interface for MT-RJ with pins. The
positioning of the ferrule endface to optimize optical coupling may be accomplished in a variety of
ways not described here.
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4,7
4,78
7,2
7,28
Dimensions
Notes
Reference
Minimum Maximum
2,1
82
88
4,1
4,1
2,597
2,603
0,35
2,8
5,45
5,85
0,8
0,25
1,43
1,53
0,15
0,5
0,4
9,1
9,3
Radius
Notes
Degrees
Diameter
65
7.4.3
4.65
7.15
Minimum
0.698
0.697
Maximum
0.699
0.699
Maximum
0.7005
0.7015
NOTE Alignment Pin/Alignment structure Diameter Option t = 1 is typically used in single-mode fiber
applications, t = 2 is typically used for multimode applications.
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8
8.1
This sub-clause specifies a single-mode cable plant for the Fibre Channel data rates of 1,06, 2,12,
and 4,25 GBd at their rated distance of 10 km.
The cable plant is generally insensitive to data rate and therefore any installed portions of the cable
plant may be used at any data rate (see table 22).
Table 22 Single-mode cable plant
400-SM-LL- 200-SM-LL- 100-SM-LC-L
L
L
FC-0
Subclause
Operating Range
m
Cable Plant Dispersion ps/nm-km
Loss Budget
dB
2 -10 000
12
7.8
2 -10 000
12
7.8
2 -10 000
12
7.8
The most commonly used multimode (MM) cable plant is the 62,5 m cable plant. For short
wavelength lasers a 50 m cable plant will have better performance than a 62,5 m cable plant
because of its fiber properties.
Table 23 Multimode cable plant
FC-0
Subclause
Date rate (MB/s)
Operating range (m)
Loss Budget (dB)
NOTE The operating ranges and loss budgets shown here are based on MM
fiber bandwidth given in table 25. For other MM fiber bandwidths see
Annex D
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8.2.1
The optical fiber shall conform to IEC 60793-2 Clause 4; Type A1b fibers.
Table 24 Multimode fiber types
Nominal Core Diameter
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-58A
62,5 m
50 m
8.2.2
Cladding Diameter
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-45A & -176
or ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-48B
125 m
125 m
MM modal bandwidth
The following normalized bandwidth values are based on a nominal source wavelength of 850 nm
and 1300 nm as described in table 25).
Table 25 Multimode bandwidth
Fiber
Wavelength
850 nm
200 MHz*km
1300 nm(2)
500 MHz*km
850 nm
500 MHz*km
1300 nm(2)
500 MHz*km
62,5 m
50 m
Test per
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-30B or -51A with
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-54A
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-30B or -51A with
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-54A
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-30B or -51A with
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-54A
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-30B or -51A with
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-54A
NOTE
1
Some users may install higher modal bandwidth fiber to facilitate future use of the cable plant for
higher bandwidth applications. For shorter distances, a lower bandwidth fiber may be substituted
provided the performance requirements are met. See Annex D
8.2.3
The loss budget for the multimode fiber cable plant shall be no greater than specified in table 23.
These limits were arrived at by taking the difference between the minimum transmitter optical
modulation amplitude and the receiver optical modulation min. and subtracting the link power
penalties. The limits include the losses of the fiber and other components in the link such as splices
and connectors. The connectors at the ends of the links are included in the transmitter and receiver
specifications and not in the cable plant limit. The link power penalties were calculated using the
methodologies in reference [43]
In some cases the modal dispersion limit may be reached in an installation before the installation loss
limit of table 23.
Conformance to the loss budget requirements shall be verified by means of OFSTP-14.
8.2.4
The cable plant optical return loss, with the receiver connected, shall be greater than or equal to 12
dB. This is required to keep the reflection penalty under control. The receiver shall have a return loss
greater than or equal to one glass-air interface.
Connectors and splices shall each have a return loss greater than 20 dB.
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Connectors and splices of any nature are allowed inside the cable plant as long as the resulting loss
conforms to the optical budget of this standard. The number and quality of connections represent a
design trade-off outside the scope of this document.
69
70
This clause defines the interfaces of the serial electrical signal at inter-operability points ,=,==and
in a TxRx Connection. The existence of a ,= or point is determined by the existence of a
connector at that point in a TxRx Connection. Any consecutive pairs, or larger groups, of the , and
points may be coincident in any TxRx Connection. At coincident points the permitted tolerances for
the point farthest from the point shall apply.
Each conforming electrical FC device shall be compatible with this serial electrical interface to allow
interoperability within an FC environment. All Fibre Channel TxRx Connections described in this
clause shall operate within the BER objective (10-12 ). The parameters specified in this clause
support meeting that requirement under all conditions including the minimum input and output
amplitude levels. The corresponding cable plant specifications are described in
clause 10 "Electrical cable plant and connector specifications".
The distance capability is based on ensuring interoperability across multiple vendors supplying the
technologies (both transceivers and cable plants) under the tolerance limits specified in the
document. TxRx Connections operating at these maximum distances may require some form of
equalization to be met. Greater distances may be obtained by specifically engineering a TxRx
Connection based on knowledge of the technology characteristics and the conditions under which
the TxRx Connection is installed and operated. However, such distance extensions are outside the
scope of this standard.
The user needs to ensure that their use conditions at least conform to the specified signal conditions
of this document.
Table 26 General electrical characteristics
Data Rate
Nominal Bit Rate
Tolerance
Media Impedance
Units
100-SE-EL-S
100-DF-EL-S
200-SE-EL-S
200-DF-EL-S
MB/s.
Mbaud
ppm
=(nom.)
100
1 062,5
100
75
100
1 062,5
100
150
200
2 125
100
75
200
2 125
100
150
NOTE The media impedances shown for 100-EL-DF-S and 200-EL-DF-S are the differential, or odd
mode, impedances.
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9.1
This clause defines the interoperability requirements of the transmitted signal at the driver end of a
TxRx Connection.
Table 27 Transmitted signal characteristics at T, T and T
Units
100-SE-EL-S
100-DF-EL-S 8
200-SE-EL-S
200-DF-EL-S 8
Beta T point
Jitter output
UI Max.
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
mV
mV
1 000
300
1 000
300
1 000
300
1 000
300
X1
X2
UI
UI
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
Skew, max.
ps
NA
25
NA
15
Jitter output
UI Max.
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
A2
mV
mV
1 000
325
1 000
325
1 000
325
1 000
325
X1
X2
UI
UI
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
Skew, max.
ps
NA
25
NA
15
Jitter output
UI Max.
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
A2
mV
mV
1 000
550
1 000
550
1 000
550
1 000
550
X1
X2
UI
UI
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
See Note 4
X1+0.19
ps
NA
25
NA
15
0,2
0,1
0,2
0,1
192
75
192
75
70
70
Delta T Point
Eye mask, figure 30:
B1
Gamma T Point
Eye mask, figure 30: B 1
Skew, max.
none
none
0,2
0,1
0,2
0,1
ps
ps
Max.
mV(p-p)
385
100
385
100
70
Drivers must meet both the absolute and normalized amplitude requirements.
The B amplitude specification identifies the maximum signal peak (including overshoots) that can be
delivered into a resistive load matching those shown in figure 37, Test loads, on page 83.
The minimum allowed p-p eye amplitude opening that shall be delivered into a resistive load matching
those shown in figure 37, Test loads, on page 83 is twice the A amplitude shown above.
The value of X1 shall be half the value given table 29, Jitter output, on page 75 for jitter frequencies
above a frequency of bit rate / 1 667. The value for X1 applies at a total jitter probability of 10-12. At this
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The transmitter off voltage is the maximum voltage measured at point T when the transmitter is logically
turned off or is un-powered. Measurement conditions are specified in annex E.5.
Skew and rise/fall time measurements to be made using an oscilloscope with a bandwidth including
probes of at least 1,8 times the baud rate.
The transmitter skew measurement is only valid for balanced driver configurations. It is the maximum
allowed time difference (on both low-to-high and high-to low transitions) between the true and complement
signals. This time difference is measured at the midway point on the signal swing of the true and
complement signals. These are single-ended measurements and assume a.c. coupling between the
oscilloscope and the driver.
All specifications for 100-EL-DF-S and 200-EL-DF-S are based on differential measurements unless
specifically listed otherwise.
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9.2
This clause defines the interoperability requirements of the delivered signal at the receiver end of a
TxRx Connection.
Table 28 Delivered signal characteristics to R, R and R
Units
100-SE-EL-S
200-SE-EL-S
200-DF-EL-S 3
UI - Max.
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
mV
200
200
200
200
Y2
mV
1000
1000
1000
1000
X1
UI
See note 1
See note 1
See note 1
See note 1
X2
UI
0,5
0,5
0,5
0,5
ps max.
NA
200
NA
100
100-DF-EL-S 3
Gamma R point
Jitter Output
Skew 3, 4
Delta R point
UI - Max.
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
mV
185
185
185
185
Y2
mV
1000
1000
1000
1000
X1
UI
See note 1
See note 1
See note 1
See note 1
X2
UI
0,5
0,5
0,5
0,5
Skew 3, 4
ps max.
NA
205
NA
105
Jitter Output
UI - Max.
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
See table 29
mV
200
200
200
200
Y2
mV
1000
1000
1000
1000
X1
UI
See note 1
See note 1
See note 1
See note 1
X2
UI
0,5
0,5
0,5
0,5
ps max.
NA
200
NA
100
Jitter Output
Beta R point
Skew 3, 4
The value for X1 applies at a total jitter probability of 10-12. At this level of probability direct visual
comparison between the mask and actual signals is not a valid method for determining compliance with
the jitter output requirements, see clause 9.4 on page 77
Skew measurement to be made when receiving any primitive signal or sequence, using an oscilloscope
whose bandwidth, including probes is at least 1,8 times the baud rate. The measurement is to be made at
the sink side of mated connector pair, and across a load equivalent to those shown in figure 37, Test
loads, on page 83
The differential skew is the maximum allowed time difference (on both low-to-high and high-to low
transitions) between the true and complement signals measured at point R. The figure given assumes a
combined maximum transmitter and maximum cable skew. This time difference is measured at the
midway point on the signal swing of the true and complement signals. These are single-ended
measurements and assume a.c. coupling between the driver and the oscilloscope.
All specifications for 100-EL-DF-S and 200-EL-DF-S are based on differential measurements unless
specifically listed otherwise.
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9.3
Jitter characteristics
This clause defines, at every compliance point, the allowable jitter (See table 29), and the jitter that
must be tolerated (See table 30). Both tables contain entries for inter-enclosure TxRx Connections
and for intra-enclosure TxRx Connections.
Unless identified to the contrary, equipment for use inside enclosures can be expected to comply with
the intra-enclosure point specification. Similarly, enclosures can be expected to comply with the
inter-enclosure point specification.
The values for jitter in this clause are measured at the mid amplitude point (xxx-SE-EL-s), or the
differential zero volt level (xxx-DF-EL-S).
Table 29 Jitter output
100-SE-EL-S and 100-DF-EL-S
Inter-enclosure, max. 1
Units: UI pk-pk
Deterministic (UI p-p)
Total (UI p-p)
0,10
0,11
0,12
0,13
0,35
0,36
0,37
0,38
0,21
0,23
0,25
0,27
0,54
0,56
0,58
0,60
Intra-enclosure, max. 1
Units: UI pk-pk
Deterministic (UI p-p)
Total (UI p-p)
0,10
0,11
0,37
0,38
0,21
0,23
0,58
0,60
0,13
0,14
0,16
0,37
0,39
0,40
0,25
0,26
0,30
0,57
0,59
0,60
Intra-enclosure 1
Units: UI pk-pk
Deterministic (UI p-p)
Total (UI p-p)
0,18
0,20
0,33
0,35
0,30
0,33
0,52
0,55
Notes:
1
Total jitter is the sum of deterministic jitter and random jitter. If the actual deterministic jitter is less than
the maximum specified, then the random jitter may increase as long as the total jitter does not exceed
the specified maximum total jitter.
The deterministic and total values in this table apply to jitter after application of a single pole high-pass
frequency-weighting function, which progressively attenuates jitter at 20 dB/decade below a frequency of
bit rate/1 667.
75
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
Deterministic (DJ)
637 KHz-531 MHz
NA
0,11
0,12
0,13
0,35
0,36
0,37
0,38
Total 2,3
NA
0,33
0,35
0,37
0,64
0,66
0,68
0,70
Units: UI pk-pk
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
Deterministic (DJ)
637 KHz-531 MHz
NA
0,11
0,37
0,38
Total 2,3
NA
0,33
0,68
0,70
Intra-enclosure, min.
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
0,10
Deterministic (DJ)
1274 KHz-1062 MHz.
NA
0,14
0,16
0,37
0,39
0,40
Total 2,3
NA
0,36
0,40
0,67
0,69
0,70
Intra-enclosure, min.
Units: UI pk-pk
NA
0,10
0,10
0,10
Deterministic (DJ)
1274 KHz-1062 MHz.
NA
0.20
0.33
0,40
Total 2,3
NA
0,43
0,62
0,65
Notes:
1
The jitter values given are normative for a combination of DJ, RJ, and SJ which receivers shall be able to
tolerate without exceeding a BER of 10-12.
No value is given for random jitter (RJ). For compliance with this spec, the actual random jitter amplitude
shall be the value that brings total jitter to the stated value at a probability of 10-12.
Receivers shall tolerate sinusoidal jitter of progressively greater amplitude at lower frequencies,
according to the mask in figure 32, combined with the same DJ and RJ levels as were used in the high
frequency sweep.
The additional 0,1 UI of sinusoidal jitter is added to ensure the receiver has sufficient operating margin in
the presence of external interference.
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9.4
Eye masks.
The eye masks shown in this clause shall be interpreted as graphical representations of the voltage
and time limits. The time values cover all but 10-12 of the jitter population. The random content of the
total jitter population has a range of 7 sigma. Current oscilloscope technology only supports
approximately 3 sigma, therefore the traditional method of using an oscilloscope to compare the
signals against these masks to ascertain jitter compliance is invalid. The Oscilloscope remains valid
for determining slew rates, and under and overshoots. The eye diagram masks do not include the
effects of jitter at frequencies below a frequency of bit rate/1667 that would be removed by the
frequency-weighting function described in table 29 note 3.
9.4.1 Transmitted eye mask at T, T and T.
1+Y2
1
A
Absolute amplitude
Normalised amplitude
1-Y1
0,5
Y1
0
-Y2
0V
-A
-B
X1
X2
1-X2
Normalized time (UI)
1-X1
X1
X2
1-X2
Normalized time (UI)
1-X1
Figure 30 Normalized (left) and absolute (right) eye diagram masks at T, T and T.
For unbalanced drivers the absolute amplitude values assume AC coupling between the test load
and the driver. Drivers must meet the normalized and the absolute amplitude requirements. The Y1
and Y2 amplitudes allow signal overshoot of 10% and undershoot of 20%, relative to the amplitudes
determined to be 1 and 0.
To accurately determine the 1 and 0 amplitudes for use with the normalized mask use an
oscilloscope having an internal histogram capability. Use the voltage histogram capability and set
the time limits of the histogram to extend from 0,4 UI to 0,6 UI. Set the voltage limits of the histogram
to include only the data associated with the 1 level. The 1 level to be used with the normalized mask
shall be the mean of the histogram. Repeat this procedure for the 0 level.
Additional sinusoidal jitter below a frequency of bit rate /1 667 may be present provided that it does
not exceed the sinusoidal jitter mask shown in figure 32, Sinusoidal jitter mask, on page 79. The
eye diagram mask assumes that the effects of such jitter are removed by the frequency-weighting
function described in table 29, Jitter output, on page 75 note 3.
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9.4.2
Amplitude
Y2
Y1
0
-Y1
-Y2
0
X2
1-X1
1-X2
Normalised time (UI)
X1
Tolerance eye masks at T, T and T shall be based on figure 30 and shall be constructed using the
X2, Y1 and Y2 values given in table 27. X1 values shall be half the value for total jitter given in table 30
for jitter value sfrequencies above bit rate/1 667.
Note that the xT tolerance masks are identical to the output masks (per table 27) except that X1 and
X2 values are each increased by half the amount of the sinusoidal jitter values given in table 30.
Tolerance eye masks at R, R and R shall be based on figure 31 and shall be constructed using the
X2 and Y2 values given in table 28. X1 shall be half the value for total jitter given in table 30 for jitter
frequencies above bit rate/1 667. However, the leading and trailing edge slopes of figure 31 (with
ALL values from table 27) shall be preserved. As a result the amplitude value of Y1 will be less than
that given in table 28 and must therefore be calculated from those slopes.
Note that the X1 points in the xR tolerance masks are greater than the X1 points in the output masks
(per table 27), again due to the addition of sinusoidal jitter.
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1,5
0,1
FC / 1 667
(637 KHz.)
Sinusoidal jitter frequency (log/log plot)
FC / 25 000
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9.5
Impedance specifications
Table 31 FC-PI measured impedance 1,2
Units
100-SE-EL-S
100-DF-EL-S
200-SE-EL-S
200-DF-EL-S
TDR risetime
ps
100
100
75
75
75 5
150 10
75 5
150 10
75 7.5
150 15
75 7.5
150 15
Through Connection 5
75 15
150 30
75 15
150 30
ps
800
800
NA
NA
75 25
150 50
NA
NA
75 5
150 10
75 5
150 10
Receiver termination
impedance 8,9,10
75 15
150 30
75 15
150 30
dB
15
15
15
15
Notes:
1
All times indicated for TDR measurements are recorded times. Recorded times are twice the transit
time of the TDR signal.
The media impedance measurement identifies the impedance mismatches present in the media when
terminated in its characteristic impedance. This measurement includes mated connectors at both ends
of the media, where they exist, and any intermediate connectors or splices.
Where the media has an electrical length of > 4 ns the procedure detailed in SFF document 8410, or an
equivalent procedure, shall be used to determine the impedance.
The through connection tolerance and the exception window may be applied only at the interoperability
points, and shall be wholly contained within 2 ns 1 of that point.
The Exception Window begins at the point where the measured impedance first falls below the
impedance tolerance limit for Through Connection. It ends at the point where the measured impedance
subsequently remains within the limits for Through Connection impedance.
During the Exception Window, no single excursion shall exceed the Through Connection impedance
tolerance for a period 1 greater than twice the TDR risetime specified for the measurement.
The receiver termination impedance tolerance covers all time points between R , R
transmission line terminator. This measurement shall be made from point R 2.
Around the time point associated with point R, the input capacitance of the receiver and its connection
to the transmission line may cause the measured impedance to fall below the minimum impedances
specified in this table. The area of the dip caused by this capacitance is directly proportional to the
capacitance. An approximate value for the area is given by the product of the amplitude of the dip (in
units of rho) and its width 1 (in ps) measured at the half amplitude point. The product calculated by this
method shall not be greater than 150 ps. The amplitude is defined as being the difference in rho
between the rho at the nominal impedance and the rho at the minimum impedance point
and the
10 All impedance measurements shall be TDR measurements except where the receiver termination
being tested includes inductive components such as transformers. When inductive components exist in
the receiver termination a swept frequency Return Loss or VSWR measurement may be more
appropriate. The frequency sweep shall cover the range Bit rate/10 to Bit rate/2.
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9.6
TxRx Connections may be divided into TxRx Connection Segments. (See figure 9, Example of
physical location of reference and interoperability points, on page 36.) In a single TxRx Connection
individual TxRx Connection Segments may be formed from differing media and materials, including
traces on printed wiring boards and optical fibers. This clause applies only to TxRx Connection
Segments that are formed from an electrically conductive media.
Each electrical TxRx Connection Segment shall comply with the impedance requirements of table 31
for the media from which they are formed. An optional equalizer network, when present in a TxRx
Connection, shall exist and operate as part of the cable plant.
TxRx Connections that are composed entirely of electrical conducting media shall be applied only to
homogenous ground applications such as between devices within an enclosure or rack, or between
enclosures interconnected by a common ground return or ground plane. This restriction minimizes
safety and interference concerns caused by any voltage differences that could otherwise exist
between equipment grounds.
9.7
Compliance points
For the purposes of this clause, compliance points are defined as those interoperability points at
which the interoperability specifications are met. The default inter-enclosure transmitter compliance
points are shown in figure 33 and in figure 34. The default intra-enclosure transmitter compliance
points are shown in figure 35 and in figure 36.
Unless identified to the contrary, equipment intended to provide the =points of an inter-cabinet TxRx
connection shall meet interoperability specifications at points R and T. (i.e. where the enclosure
Faraday shield transitions between the enclosure and the cable shield, as shown in figure 9,
Example of physical location of reference and interoperability points, on page 36.) If sections of
transmission line exist within the Faraday shield, they can be considered part of the associated FC
device, or transmit/receive network, and not part of the cable plant.
Unless identified to the contrary, equipment intended to provide the =points of an inter-cabinet TxRx
connection shall meet interoperability specifications at points R and T.
Unless identified to the contrary, equipment or devices intended to provide the points of an intra
cabinet TxRx Connection shall meet the interoperability specifications at the FC device connector
points, R and T , as shown in figure 9, Example of physical location of reference and
interoperability points, on page 36. In the embedded environment of an intra-cabinet TxRx
Connection, the presence of a signal ground is only required for unbalanced media. The presence of
a ground reference may be necessary for some balanced media, depending on the specific type of
transmission line used between the FC device connectors.
The interface specifications assume that all measurements are made after a mated connector pair,
relative to the source or destination of the signal using a load equivalent to those of figure 37, Test
loads, on page 83
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From T
T=or T
To
Media
From T
T=or T
To
Media
(Mandatory Ground)
(Mandatory Ground)
Unbalanced Media
Balanced Media
From
Media
To R
R=or R
From
Media
To R
R=or R
(Mandatory Ground)
(Mandatory Ground)
Balanced Media
Unbalanced Media
From
Transmit
Network
To
T Media
From
Transmit
Network
To
Media
(Optional Ground)
(Optional Ground and Shield)
Unbalanced Media
Balanced Media
From
Media
To
Recei
ve
Netwo
From
Media
To
Receiv
e
Netwo
(Optional Ground)
(Optional Ground and Shield)
Unbalanced Media
Balanced Media
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9.8
Driver characteristics
The driver is assumed to have output swings approximating those of Emitter Coupled Logic (ECL), as
measured at T in figure 38 or figure 39 as appropriate.
For all inter-enclosure TxRx Connections, the output driver shall be AC coupled to the cable through
a transmission network.
For all intra-enclosure TxRx Connections the driver may be either AC or DC-coupled to the media.
The driver shall have the output voltages and timing listed in table 27, Transmitted signal characteristics
at bT, dT and gT, on page 72 and table 29, Jitter output, on page 75, measured at the designated
interoperability points. The default point is T for inter-cabinet TxRx connections and T for intracabinet TxRx connections. The measurements shall be made across a load equivalent to that shown
in figure 37, Test loads, on page 83.
==1%
10nF 75
10nF
75
==1%
75 = 1%
10nF
(Optional Ground)
9.9
Receiver characteristics
The receiver shall be AC-coupled to the media through a receive network located between points R
and R as shown in figure 38 and figure 39. The receive network shall terminate the TxRx
Connection by an equivalent impedance of 75 or 150 , as specified in table 31, FC-PI measured
impedance 1,2, on page 80.
The receiver shall operate within the BER objective (10-12) when an FC signal with valid voltage and
timing characteristics is delivered to the interoperability point from an unbalanced 75 =(xxx-SE-ELS), or balanced 150 (xxx-DF-EL-S) source. The delivered FC signal shall be considered valid if it
meets the voltage and timing limits specified in figure 31, Eye diagram mask at bR, dR and gR, on
page 78 and table 29, Jitter output, on page 75 when measured across a load equivalent to those of
figure 37, Test loads, on page 83.
Additionally the receiver shall also operate within the BER objective when the signal at T has the
additional sinusoidal jitter present that is specified in table 30, Jitter tolerance, on page 76. Jitter
tolerance figures are given in table 30, Jitter tolerance, on page 76 for all interoperability points in a
TxRx Connection. The figures given assume that any external interference occurs prior to the point
at which the test is applied. When testing the jitter tolerance capability of a receiver the additional 0.1
UI of sinusoidal jitter may be reduced by an amount proportional to the actual externally induced
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interference between the application point of the test and R. Note: The addition of additional jitter
reduces the eye opening in both voltage and time; see 9.4.3 "Jitter tolerance masks".
75 =COAX
TRANSMIT
NETWORK
SERDES
RECEIVE
NETWORK
TNC
BNC
SERDES
Homogenous ground
+
SERDES
+
TRANSMIT
NETWORK
RECEIVE
NETWORK
SERDES
Homogenous ground
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10
This clause defines the TxRx Connection requirements for a Fibre Channel electrical cable plant and
its connectors.
It is the implementers responsibility to ensure that the impedances, attenuation (loss), jitter, and
shielding are within the operating limits of the TxRx Connection type and data rate being
implemented.
An optional equalizer network may exist and operate as part of the cable plant. It shall be used to
correct for frequency selective attenuation loss of the transmitted signal, as well as timing variations
due to the differences in propagation delay time between higher and lower frequency components.
An equalizer should need no adjustment.
For those cables containing embedded equalization circuits, the operation of the cable may be both
data rate and length specific. All cables containing such circuits shall be marked with information
identifying the specific designed operational characteristics of the cable assembly.
10.1
Shielding
Cable assemblies shall have a transfer impedance through the shield(s) of less than 100 m/m from
DC through the baudrate/2 equivalent frequency.
Cable shield(s) on inter-enclosure cables shall be earthed through the bulkhead connector shell(s) on
both the transmitter and receiver ends as shown in figure 33, Inter-enclosure transmitter compliance
point gT, on page 82, figure 34, Inter-enclosure receiver compliance point gR, on page 82, figure
38 and figure 39.
10.2
Cable interoperability
All styles of balanced cables are interoperable; i.e., electrically compatible with minor impact on TxRx
Connection-length capability when intermixed. The unbalanced (coaxial) cables are also
interoperable. Interoperability implies that the transmitter and receiver level and timing specifications
are preserved, with the trade-off being distance capability in an intermixed system. Any electrically
compatible, interoperable unbalanced or balanced cables may be used to achieve goals of longer
distance, higher data rate, or lower cost as desired in the system implementation, if they are
connector, impedance, and propagation mode compatible.
When cable types are mixed, it is the responsibility of the implementer to validate that the lengths of
cable used do not distort the signal beyond the received signal specifications referenced in
clause 9.9 "Receiver characteristics"
The balanced cables are incompatible with unbalanced cables in terms of characteristic impedance,
mode of connection to the transceiver, and other electrical and mechanical parameters. Different
connectors are specified for balanced and unbalanced cables to avoid user mixing.
At transmission rates of 1062,5 Mbaud or greater, particular attention must be given to the transition
between cable segments. No more than four connection points should be present from the
transmitter to the receiver.
10.3
10.3.1
Connections between enclosures require the use of shielded cable assemblies, terminated in
polarized shielded connectors. All unbalanced cable types shall be connected using either style-1 or
style-2 unbalanced connectors.
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Standard cable assemblies shall have style-1 connectors at both ends of the cable, or style-2
connectors at both ends of the cable. Cables may also be constructed with both a style-1 and style-2
connector for use in mixed connector installations or to adapt from one style to the other.
The cable connector shall be the plug or male connector while the bulkhead connector shall be the
receptacle or female connector.
10.3.2
Connections within an enclosure do not normally require the same level of shielding as connections
external to an enclosure. For these internal connections an alternative connector may be used that
interfaces with industry standard headers with 0,64 mm (0,025 in) square posts on 2,54 mm (0,100
in) center spacing. Due to size constraints, this connector is only intended for use with the miniature
coaxial cable.
These connectors are generally not entirely shielded and leakage of RFI may occur. A shielded
enclosure and/or other RF leakage control techniques such as ferrite beads or lossy tubing is
recommended for compliance with EMC standards, even with double shielded cables.
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T+
T-
T+
T-
R+
RShield
R+
RShield
10.4.1
Connections between enclosures require the use of shielded cable assemblies, terminated in
polarized shielded connectors. All balanced cable types shall be connected using either style-1 or
style-2 balanced cable connectors.
Standard cable assemblies shall have style-1 connectors at both ends of the cable, or style-2
connectors at both ends of the cable. Cables may also be constructed with both a style-1 and style-2
connector for use in mixed connector installations or to adapt from one style to the other.
The cable connector shall be the plug or male connector while the bulkhead connector shall be the
receptacle or female connector.
Both styles of inter-enclosure connectors may be populated with additional contacts to support
additional functions. The presence of such contacts in the connector assemblies does not imply
support for additional functions.
The suggested use for these additional contacts or contact locations is listed table 32
Style
1
Style
2
Mechanical key
Output disable
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required to connect both transmitting and receiving shielded pairs at one node. The connector pin
assignments are shown in figure 41. Unused pin positions within the connector body are reserved.
Electrical and mechanical details are also given in document SFF 8480.
Should a case occur where, through a cabling error or the incorrect use of in-line splices or other
adapters, two transmitters or receivers are directly connected, no damage shall occur to any
transmitter, receiver, or other TxRx Connection component in the system. The TxRx Connection
shall be able to withstand such an invalid connection without component failure or degradation for an
indefinite period.
5
1 = Transmit +
9
6 = Transmit 5 = Receive +
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TxRx connections that remain entirely within an enclosure do not normally require the same level of
shielding as connections external to an enclosure. These connections may be implemented with any
number or mix of transmission line types. The target differential impedance for these intra-enclosure
connections is 150.
Due to the shorter distances within an enclosure, and the uncontrolled impedance of the mating
connectors, it is advised that source matching be used to limit the effect of signal reflections.
Any number of styles of connectors, including the balanced connectors documented in
clause 10.4.1 "Inter-enclosure connectors for balanced cable", may be used to implement intraenclosure TxRx connections. Connectors for these connections are specified by the desired
functionality of the connectors. These connectors are not entirely shielded and leakage of RFI may
occur.
A shielded enclosure (or other RF leakage control techniques such as ferrite beads or lossy tubing) is
recommended for compliance with EMC standards, even when used with double-shielded balanced
cables.
2. SFF
documents are available by FAX access from 408-741-1600, or may be purchased from Global
Engineering at 303-792-2181
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DEVICE SIDE
ADVANCED
GROUNDING
CONTACTS
ADVANCED
GROUNDING
CONTACTS
CABLE / BACKPLANE
SIDE
90
DEVICE SIDE
POSN 20
POSN 1
POSN 40
POSN 21
POSN 1
POSN 20
POSN 21
POSN 40
DEVICE SIDE
CABLE /
BACKPLANE
SIDE
CABLE/BACKPLANE SIDE
Internal connectors that are not directly attached to the FC devices (non-device internal connectors)
are not controlled by this standard. These connectors may be used within the enclosure as part of
the TxRx connection. Such connections are still required to meet the performance requirements of
the transmit and receive signals at the compliance points.
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Annex A(informative)
Test Methods
This annex defines terms, measurement techniques and conditions for testing jitter and wave
shapes. This annex deals with issues specific to Fibre Channel and is not intended to supplant standard test procedures referenced in the specifications.
This annex directly applies to verification of terminal equipment compliance to the Fibre Channel
specification and the relevant optical and electrical interface specifications. In some instances these
procedures may be applicable to measurement of a single component of the system.
The center wavelength and spectral width RMS value of the transmit interface can be measured as
appropriate using an optical spectrum analyzer per FOTP-127. The patch cable used to couple the
light from the transmit interface to the spectrum analyzer should be short to minimize spectral filtering
by the patch cable. The transmit signal during the measurement should be any valid 8B/10B code
pattern.
A.1.2
Waveforms
A.1.3
Jitter measurements
The jitter output specifications apply in the context of a 10-12 bit error rate (BER). Jitter may be measured with methods as described in the MJS technical report (ref. 42 on page 17). The optical measurement system may have a low pass fourth-order Bessel-Thompson transfer function (described in
clause 6.1.1 on page 43) or equivalent.
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A.2
Receive interface
The source of the receive interface test signal may be any source conforming to the worst case limits
of the receive interface interface specifications of the media under test.
The test should be performed with traffic consisting of frames of data so that the receiving equipment
may perform its normal synchronizing operations. Recomended frame contents are detailed in the
MJS technical report (ref. 42 on page 17).
A compliant node should receive the test signal over the range of conditions specified with a
BER 1012. The requirements in clause 6 were written in terms of BER to facilitate the specification
of components to be used in a particular implementation.
The characteristics of the test signal may be measured with the methods outlined in the MJS technical report (ref. 42 on page 17).
A.3
The MJS document (sections D.2.4 and Annex A) describes a technique for using a BERT scan to
determine eye opening and jitter. For highest accuracy, the bathtub curve should be measured over a
high number of Bit Error Rate (BER) points and curve-fitted with a least-squares method to estimate
equivalent DJ, RJ, and TJ values. However, a simple and fast method for estimating these values
may be applied using only 2 measurement points.
The following steps describe a process for estimating RJ, DJ, and TJ values from a 2 point BERT
scan measurement:
a) Measure the eye opening at 2 BERs (suggested BER values are 1E-9 and 1E-5). Define one of
the BER values as BER0 and the other as BER1; define t0 for the opening at BER0 and t1 for
the opening at BER1.
b) For each BER value, determine the associated Q from the inverse normal cumulative probability distribution. For example, these can be calculated using Qn = -qnorm(BERn,0,1) in Mathcad. For 1E-5, Q = 4.27 and for 1E-9, Q = 6.0. (Q = 7.03 for 1E-12).
c) Calculate the jitter results. RJrms is the rms (1 sigma) value for RJ, whereas DJ and TJ are given as pk-pk values.
BER =
1
2
Q2
x2
1
exp dx
exp
, BER < 10 3
Q
2
2
Q 2
Q is the number of RMS jitter magnitudes for the given BER. The random jitter may then be expressed as:
t1 t0
RJ rms = 0.5 --------------------Q1 Q0
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where Q1 is evaluated at t1 and where evaluation times t1 and t2 are located as shown in
figure A.1. In this case the clock used should be the same as used to determine the
eye opening.
* *
t1
t2
DJ = UI t 0 ( 2 Q 0 RJ
rms
TJ = DJ + 14 RJ rms
NOTE the minimum value for measured BER is constrained by test time (10 errors are suggested as an absolute minimum to get reasonable statistical confidence); the maximum value is constrained by potential departure of actual results from the assumed curve fit shape (BER = 1E-4 should be maximum value used).
Otherwise, the farther apart the 2 points are, the lower the susceptibility the results will have to noise.
A.4.1
Test objective
When lasers which are subject to reflection induced noise effects are operated in a cable plant with a
low optical return loss the lasers will produce an amount of noise which is a function of the magnitude
and polarization state of the reflected light.
The magnitude of the reflected light tends to be relatively constant. However, the polarization state
varies significantly as a function of many cable parameters, particularly cable placement. In a cable
plant which is physically fixed in place the variation is slow. If the fibre is subject to motion, such as
occurs in a jumper cable, the change may be sudden and extreme. The effect is unpredictable
changes in the noise from the laser with the result that the communication link may exhibit sudden
and unexplainable bursts of errors.
The solution to this is to assure that the lasers used do not generate excessive noises under conditions of the worst case combination of polarization and magnitude of reflected optical signal.
The noise generated is a function of the return loss of the cable plant. For the Fibre Channel the
specified return loss is 12 dB resulting in the notation of RIN[12] for the relative intensity noise.
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POLARIZATION OPTICALELECTRICAL
ROTATOR
CONVERTER
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
SINGLEMODE
FIBER
AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW PASS
FILTER
POWER
METER
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Polarization Rotator: The polarization rotator shall be capable of transforming an arbitrary orientation elliptically polarized wave into a fixed orientation linearly polarized wave. A polarization rotator
consisting of two quarter wave retarders has the necessary flexibility.
O/E converter (and amplifier): The O/E converter may be of any type which is sensitive to the
wavelength range of interest. The frequency response of the O/E converter shall be higher than the
cut-off frequency of the low pass filter.
If necessary, the noise may be amplified to a level consistent with accurate measurement by the
power meter.
Filter: The low pass filter shall have a 3 dB bandwidth of approximately 75% of the bit rate. Recommended values are shown in table A.1. The total filter bandwidth used in the RIN calculation shall
take the low frequency cut-off of the d.c. blocking capacitor into consideration. The low frequency
cutoff is recommended to be <1 MHz.
Table A.1 Filter 3 dB point
Bit rate
1,0625 GBd
2,125 GBd
4,250 GBd
The filter should be placed in the circuit as the last component before the power meter so that any
high frequency noise components generated by the detector/amplifier are eliminated. If the power
meter used has a very wide bandwidth care should be taken in the filter selection to ensure that the
filter does not lose its rejection at extremely high frequencies.
Power Meter: The power meter should be an RF type designed to be used in a 50 coaxial system.
The meter shall be capable of being zeroed in the absence of input optical power to remove any residual noise from the detector or its attendant amplifier, if used.
A.4.4
Test Procedure
a) Connect and turn on the test equipment. Allow the equipment to stabilize for the manufacturers
recommended warm up time.
b) With the DUT disconnected zero the power meter to remove the contribution of any noise power from the detector and amplifier, if used.
c) Connect the DUT, turn on the laser, and ensure that the laser is not modulated.
d) Operate the polarization rotator while observing the power meter output to maximize the noise
read by the power meter. Note the maximum power, PN.
e) Turn on the modulation to the laser and note the power measurement, PM.
f)
Calculate RIN from the observed detector current and electrical noise by use of the equation:
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PN
PM
BW
A.5
The recommended technique for measuring optical modulation amplitude requires test equipment
with the following minimum requirements:
a)
b)
A signal generator capable of supplying a 100 MHz square wave with rise and fall characteristics compliant with FC-PI transmitter requirements.
c)
Optical to electrical converter with 500 MHz minimum bandwidth. The O/E converter shall be
calibrated at the appropriate wavelength for the transmitter under test.
d)
A 4th order Bessel Thompson filter with a 3 dB bandwidth of 0.75 Baudrate (optional).
While supplying the optical transmitter with 100 MHz square wave, use the following procedure to
measure optical modulation amplitude.
a) Configure the test equipment as illustrated in Figure B.1 such that the O/E converter is used as
a front end for the oscilloscope input electrical channel.
b) With a valid waveform displayed on the oscilloscope, place the first cursor at the mean voltage
level of the logic 1 as defined over the center 20% of the time interval which is in the high
state. (See figure A.4)
c) Place the second cursor on the mean voltage level of the logic 0 as defined over the center
20% of the time interval which the laser is in the low state.
d) Measure and record the voltage difference between the two cursors.
e) Calculate the OMA by multiplying the voltage difference by the conversion gain of the O/E converter at the wavelength of the laser source.
Signal
Generator
Optical
Transceiver
O/E
Converter
Oscilloscope
Bessel-Thompson
Filter
(optional)
98
M e a su re m e n t W in d o w s
V o lta g e
D iffe re n tia l
4 0%
4 0%
40 %
4 0%
An alternative method of measurement is to measure the average optical power A (in mW) and the
extinction ratio E (absolute ratio NOT dB).
The OMA = 2A((E-1)/(E+1))
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the ranges specified in table 6 for LW or table 11 on page 53 for SW 50m or table 12 on page 54 for
SW 62,5m. The DJ cannot be added with a simple phase modulation.
Average Optical Power (not necessarily at eye crossing)
Vertical
Eye
Opening
with
ISI (AO)
Nominal
Amplitude
without
ISI (AN)
A
Vertical eye closure penalty [dB] = 10 log ------OAN
where, AO is the amplitude of the eye opening and AN is the normal amplitude without ISI, as measured in figure A.5.
Figure A.6 shows the recommended test set up for producing the stressed receive conformance test
signal at R. The coaxial cable is adjusted in length to produce the correct DJ. Since the coaxial cable can produce the incorrect ISI, a limiting amplifier is used to restore fast rise and fall times. A
Bessel-Thompson filter is selected to produce the minimum ISI induced eye closure as specified per
table 6 on page 46 for LW or table 11 on page 53 for SW 50 m or table 12 on page 54 for SW
62,5m. This conditioned signal is used to drive a high bandwidth linearly modulated laser source.
The vertical and horizontal eye closures to be used for receiver conformance testing are verified using a fast photodetector and amplifier. The bandwidth of the photodetector shall be at least 2 x the
nominal Baud in GHz and be coupled through a fourth-order Bessel Thompson filter at 1,5 x the nom-
100
inal Baud to the oscilloscope input. Special care should be taken to ensure that all the light from the
fiber is collected by the fast photodetector and that there is negligible mode selective loss.
Serial
Bit Stream
Generator
Limiting
Amplifier
4th Order
BT Filter
Linear
Laser
Source
Coaxial
Cable
Receiver
under
test
Optical
Attenuator
Figure A.6 Apparatus for generating stressed receive conformance test signal at R
RF power
combiner
MMF
Laser
Optical attenuator
Pattern
generator
Clock
DUT
BERT
101
102
Annex B
Electrical interface example (informative)
This annex describes an example implementation of the electrical interface for an optoelectronics
module to meet the requirements of the Fibre Channel physical interface. This example follows the
Fibre Channel-High Speed Parallel Interface (FC-HSPI), T11.2 Project 1343-DT. Individual implementers may place all or part of these functions in a product, or provide features in excess of this set
to accomplish additional system functions or as an aid to testing.
Individual products may not have all of the interfaces exposed. Any unexposed interface is under no
obligation to conform to this implementation. Conformance to this implementation is not required for
Fibre Channel compliance. Fibre Channel compliance is obtained by conformance to the main body
of this standard for exposed interfaces.
A block diagram of the modules for the example is shown in figure C.1. The example includes the
majority of the function of the FC-0 layer.
Differing communications media will require differing controls. For this reason, this implementation is
limited to consideration of the data interface and those control functions which will be common over
all media. Therefore, the block labeled "Link Control" (and its related signals Link_Control and
Link_Status) in figure B.1 will not be described for the implementation.
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RX_LOS
VREFR
+/- Rcv_Data
Data
Recovery
+/- Retimed_Data
Media
Signal
In
Receiver
Serial to
Parallel
(with
Character
Align)
Rx[0:9]
RBC[0:1]
+/- Retimed_Clock
Receive
PLL
Comma
Detect
COM_DET
EN_CDET
RX_RATE
VREFT
EWRAP
Transmit
PLL
+/-Loopback
Transmitter
+/- Trans_Data
Media
Signal
Out
Parallel
to
Serial
Link
Control
REFCLK
TX_RATE
Tx[0:9]
TBC
Link_Control
Link_Status
B.1.1 PECL
The high speed encoded clock and data signals are implemented in differential PECL. The signal
swings are shown in figure B.2 referenced to the most positive voltage (Vpos) driving the PECL interface circuits. This voltage typically is 3,3 V in the case of low-voltage positive ECL (LVPECL). These
outputs should be capable of driving 50 transmission lines terminated in 50 to 2,0 V below the
104
reference level. The drivers and receivers are intended to operate only within the package and are
not required to have the electrostatic discharge protection required for driving box to box cables.
MPUL Vref
-0,88V
-0,88
V
MPUL
Vref
-0,88V
MPUL
-0,88V
-0,88
V
MPULVref
Vref
-0,88
LPUL Vref
-1,03V
-1,03
V
LPUL
Vref
-1,03V
LPUL
-1,17V
-1,17
V
LPULVref
Vref
-1,17
MPDL
MPDL
Vref
Vref-1,63V
-1,63
-1,63V
V
MPDL
Vref
MPDL
MPDL
Vref
Vref-1,48V
-1,48
-1,48V
V
MPDL
Vref
LPDL
LPDL
Vref
Vref-1,81V
-1,81
-1,81V
V
LPDL
Vref
LPDL
LPDL
Vrev
Vrev-1,81V
-1,81
-1,81V
V
LPDL
Vrev
OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVELS
LEVELS
INPUT
INPUT LEVELS
LEVELS
SSTL_2
The parallel communications and control lines are implemented with SSTL_2 compatible voltage
swings as shown in figure B.3 in order to provide compatibility with typical host system interfaces.
Due to the relatively high speeds of the signals, termination for the driver circuits as suggested by the
SSTL_2 standard is recommended to minimize ringing. Valid SSTL_2 voltage levels are specified relative to the transmitter or receiver reference level ( Vref[T|R] ). The allowed range for Vref is 1,15 V
to 1,35 V. The complete SSTL_2 specification is available through the JEDEC web page at http://www.jedec.org/.
Vcc ++ 0.30V
0.30 V
MPUL Vcc
MPUL Vcc
Vcc ++ 0,30V
0,30 V
Vref[T|R]
+ 0,38 V
LPUL
1,63V
Vref[T|R]
+ 0,35 V
LPUL 1,60V
Vref[T|R]
- 0,38
V
MPDL
0,87V
Vref[T|R]
- 0,35
V
MPDL
0,90V
LPDL
V
LPDL -0.30
-0.30V
LPDLLPDL
-0,30-0,30V
V
OUTPUT
OUTPUT LEVELS
LEVELS
INPUT
INPUT LEVELS
LEVELS
B.2.1
The transmit serial interface communicates the data from the serializer to the communications media.
(It corresponds to the FC-0_Data.Request primitive of the FC-0 Service Interface.)
105
+/- Retimed_Clock
0,25 TBit
0,25 TBit
+/- Retimed_Data
The transmit parallel interface timings for the 106,25 MBd rate are shown in figure B.5. For the
106,25 MBd rate, Tx[0:9] set-up and hold time to the falling edge of TBC are each 1,4 nsec.
VREFT+0,35V
VREFT
TBC
VREFT+0,35V
tSETUP = 1,4 nsec
Tx[0:9]
VREFT+0,35V
TBC
VREFT-0,35V
tVALID = 1,4 nsec
VREFT+0,35V
Tx[0:9]
VREFT-0,35V
tTXCT = 1,4 nsec
Tx[0:9]
Tx[0:9] is the 10 bit parallel transmit data presented to the electrical interface for serialization and
transmission. The order that bits are transmitted in is Tx[0] first, followed by Tx[1] through Tx[9].
B.3.3.2
TBC
TBC is the transmit byte clock which operates at 106,25 MHz independent of the transmit interface
data rate. TBC is used to read data into the electrical interface for transmission. TBC is at the same
frequency as REFCLK[0:1] and is never skewed more than one quarter clock cycle from it. The frequency tolerance for TBC is +/- 100 ppm.
B.3.3.3
TX_RATE
TX_RATE is the speed selector for data transmission for the electrical interface. When TX_RATE is
low the interface will transmit data at 1 062,5 MBaud. When TX_RATE is high the interface will transmit data at 2 125 MBaud.
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B.3.3.4
VREFT
VREFT is the reference voltage for Tx[0:9], TBC, TX_RATE, RX_RATE, EWRAP, and EN_CDET.
The electrical interface interprets these signals as logical 1 when their voltages are greater than
VREFT. The interface interprets these signals as logical 0 when their values are less than VREFT.
RBC[1]
VREFR
RBC[0]
VREFR
tA-B
tSETUP
3,0 ns
VREFT+0,38V
Comma
Character
Rx[0:9]
Valid
Data
VREFT-0,38V
tHOLD
1,5 ns
VREFT+0,38V
COM_DET
VREFT-0,38V
B.3.4.1
Rx[0:9]
Rx[0:9] is the 10 bit parallel received data, driven by the electrical interface to the host system. The
order that bits are received in is Rx[0] first, followed by Rx[1] through Rx[9].
B.3.4.2
RBC[0:1]
RBC[0] and RBC[1] are the two receive byte clocks provided by the electrical interface for the host to
clock RX[0:9] data. The frequency of each RBC is 53,125 MHz for the 106,25 MBd data transfer rate
and 106,25 MHz for the 212,5 MBd rate. RBC[0] is exactly one half clock cycle delayed from RBC[1].
During byte or word alignment, RBC[0:1] pulses may be extended beyond their nominal length, but
they are not truncated or slivered less than their nominal length.
108
The tA-B specification provides the allowed delay range from RBC[0] to RBC[1]. This is 8,9 to 9,9
nsec. for the 106,25 MBd Rx[0:9] transfer rate and 4,5 to 4,9 nsec. for the 212,5 MBd Rx[0:9] MHz
Rx[0:9] transfer rate.
B.3.4.3
COM_DET
COM_DET indicates that the electrical interface has detected a comma sequence and that byte 0 of
word 0 associated with the current positive edge of RBC[1] contains a comma character. In order to
provide this function, the electrical interface many delete one or more characters if RBC[1] is out of
phase with the received comma sequence. This allows RBC[1] to be stretched an additional one
byte (byte slip) so that on the next received comma sequence RBC[1] will be in phase.
B.3.4.4
EN_CDET
EN_CDET enables the electrical interface to perform the byte alignment function after receiving the
comma sequence. When EN_CDET is asserted (high) the byte alignment function is operational.
B.3.4.5
RX_RATE
RX_RATE is the speed selector for reception by the electrical interface. When RX_RATE is low the
interface will receive data at 1 062,5 MBaud. When TX_RATE is high the interface will receive data
at 2 125 MBaud.
B.3.4.6
RX_LOS
RX_LOS is the receiver loss-of-signal indicator. When the amplitude of the incoming high-speed serial data is too low for that data to be considered valid, RX_LOS is set to a logical 1 (high).
B.3.4.7
VREFR
VREFR is the reference voltage for RX[0:9], RBC[0:1], COM_DET, and RX_LOS. These signals are
interpreted as a logical 1 if their voltage is above VREFR, and as a logical 0 if their voltage is below
VREFR.
B.4 REFCLK[0:1]
REFCLK[0:1] is the differential 106,25 MHz transmit PLL reference clock for generation of the
1 062,5 or 2 125 MHz bit rate clocks used for serial data transmission. The receive PLL automatically uses REFCLK[0:1] as a reference at power-up or in the absence of an input data stream. The frequency tolerance for this clock shall be +/- 100 ppm. The active crossing for REFCLK[0] and
REFCLK[1] is when REFCLK[1] rises and REFCLK[0] falls. This crossing must have low jitter. (This
line performs the function of the FC-PI_Clock_Reference.Request primitive of the FC-PI Service Interface.)
The receive interface bit synchronization in this example begins at power-up of the interface once the
REFCLK input has stabilized. At that point the receive PLL acquires lock to the REFCLK frequency
within 500 usec. Once a valid input signal is received, the receive PLL will lock to that signal within
2500 bits.
109
Should synchronization be lost while the PLL is operating near to the input data frequency, the clock
recovery will take less than 2 500 bits to reacquire synchronization. This may occur as a result of a
phase jump in the incoming data or activation of the loopback function.
This bit synchronization activity results in establishing the frequency and timing of +/Recovered_Clock which in turn drives the deserializer and hence the RBC[0:1]. In the event that the
incoming signal is lost the frequency of +/-Recovered_Clock and RBC[0:1]are limited be within the
range of 103,06 to 109,44 MHz. (The Lock_to_Reference line is the implementation of FCPI_Resync.Request primitive of the FC-PI service interface.)
110
Annex C(informative)
Optical cable plant usage
The worst-case power budget and link penalties for the multimode cables specified in clause 6.2 on
page 52 are shown in table D.1. In some cases, it will be desirable to use an alternative multimode
cable plant to those described in clause 6.2. This may be due to the need for operation in locations
where alternative lower bandwidth cables are presently installed or new installations where higher
bandwidth cables have been installed. These fiber types have not been studied (note 2), nor is their
use provided in the main body of this document. Their cable plant usage is described in tables D.2
and D.3.
Unit
50mm MMF
62,5mm MMF
Note
Modal Bandwidth
MHz*km
500
200
Data rate
MB/s
100
200
400
100
200
400
Operating
distance
2-500
2-300
2-150
2-300
2-150
2-70
Link power
budget
dB
Intersymbol
interference
dB
1.85
2.26
2.71
3.14
3.09
3.21
Additional link
penalties
dB
1.27
0.96
1.03
0.86
0.71
0.78
Channel insertion
loss
dB
3.85
2.62
2.06
3.00
2.10
1.78
Unallocated link
margin
dB
0.03
0.16
0.20
0.00
0.10
0.23
Table D.2 Alternate (lower bandwidth) multimode cable link power budget
Parameter
Modal Bandwidth
Data rate
Unit
50mm MMF
62,5mm MMF
Note
MHz*km
400
160
MB/s
100
200
400
100
200
400
2-450
2-260
2-130
2-250
2-120
2-55
Stressed receiver
sensitivity
MW
0.058
0.100
0.141
0.071
0.112
0.150
3, 5
dB
1.2
1.58
2.02
2.38
2.13
2.14
dB
Intersymbol interference
dB
2.11
2.51
2.97
3.33
3.08
3.12
Operating distance
dB
1.18
0.91
0.98
0.87
0.70
0.78
dB
3.61
2.47
1.99
2.76
1.98
1.72
dB
0.10
0.11
0.06
0.04
0.24
0.38
6
7
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Table D.3 Alternate (higher bandwidth) multimode cable link power budget
Parameter
Modal Bandwidth
Data rate
Unit
50m MMF
Note
MHz*km
2200
1, 2
MB/s
100
200
400
Operating distance
2-860
2-500
2-270
Wavelength
nm
840-860
840-860
840-860
nm
0.85
0.85
0.85
mW
0.047
0.083
0.126
3, 5
dB
0.24
0.33
0.75
dB
Intersymbol interference
dB
0.97
1.09
1.61
dB
1.36
1.51
1.83
dB
4.62
3.31
2.48
dB
0.05
0.09
0.08
3,8
6
7
Notes:
1
In order to achieve this bandwidth certain launch conditions are required. This bandwidth is currently under
study in other Standards bodies. Their future standardization may affect distance and link penalties, specified in this table; or other requirements.
The reduction in the spectral width specifications reflects the capability of sources which meet the reduced
center wavelength range.
Link penalties are used for link budget calculations. They are not requirements and are not meant to be
tested. The link penalties were calculated using the methodologies in reference [43].
The unallocated link margin may be combined with the channel insertion loss to meet the measured channel insertion loss but not to increase the operating distance.
It is expected that the operating distance for 400 MB/s will increse to at least 300 m with improvements intransmitter or relaxiation of laser safety standards.
112
Annex D(informative)
Optical Receptacle Requirements
Receptacle
Recommended
test method
Value
Axial pull force
(latch retention
force)
Insertion /
withdrawal force
Single plug
repeatability
Cross plug
repeatability
Off axis (rotational)
pull
Cable / connector
pull strength (cable
to connector
retention)
InsertionDecouple cycles
S/I
Value
Plug
Recommended
test method
S/I
90N min.
.3
90N min.
.7
10N min.
.4
80N max.
.8
.5
.6
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
20N min.
.9
Not
applicable
90N min.
.10
250 min.
250 min.
+ 10%
+ 3
+ 10%
+ 10%
Before each of the following tests are conducted, clean the ends of the fibre optic connectors.
Unless otherwise stated, the Duplex receptacle shall be mounted via the mounting slots.
113
When Duplex Cable Assemblies are inserted in the receptacle, they shall be cantilevered free of any
support.
Test method: IEC 874-1, subclause 28.7.4 is the recommended test method.
115
116
Annex E(normative)
Tx-Off and Rx-Loss of Signal detection
This annex extends the optical and electrical interface specifications of Clauses 6 and 9, in the areas
of transmitter-off behavior and the (optional) receiver loss-of-signal function. It gives the background, scope, and qualitative and quantitative requirements for Tx-off and Rx-LOS in FC physical interfaces. See also Annex F (normative) Service Interface on page 119.
E.1 Background
There are cases where a Fibre Channel device is connected to another device whose transmitter is
not operational, or is connected to a transmission medium with nothing on the far end. In these cases, the first device must not react as if a normal TxRx connection existed. For example, an arbitrated-loop hub must keep those ports bypassed.
The most problematic case is that of a normal-strength encoded signal from a remote device which is
not responding to its serial input, e.g. during its power-on selftest. That case is prohibited by FC-AL2, which requires that a ports transmitter shall be disabled when the port cannot participate in normal
protocols.
FC-PI gives the name Tx-Off to the state of a disabled optical or electrical transmitter, and specifies
the maximum signal amplitude that may be launched into the transmission medium. The Tx-Off requirement exists to enable, or facilitate, an attached FC device to reject the link.
Tx-Off by itself is not a universally sufficient solution, because of the extreme sensitivity of typical receivers. An optical receiver, even with no light, generates noise voltage in which a de-serializer will
detect commas, K28.5s, and even LIPs with predictable frequency. Erroneous "detection" of a valid
pattern is even more likely with an electrical receiver, given near-end crosstalk from the local transmitter (NEXT), and pattern-rate deterministic noise voltage from a remote transmitter that is "Off".
Fortunately, it is generally practical to make a receiver with an amplitude-sensitive signal detect function, known in FC-PI by the complementary name Rx-LOS (Receiver Loss of Signal). In order to be
useful, this must reliably discriminate between the smallest valid input signal and the largest invalid
input signal.
E.2 Scope
The Rx-LOS function is optional in FC-PI. Many FC devices dont need it. This group includes some
devices with only one port, whose behavior is "dont care" when standing alone. It also includes devices which can do without it, because they conduct an elaborate and hard-to-fool exchange with the
remote device. But many Fibre Channel devices do require a robust Rx-LOS function. They include
autonomous port-bypass circuits, e.g. hub ports, whose relatively simple valid-pattern tests can be
fooled by crosstalk and Tx-Off leakage waveforms.
The Tx-Off functional requirement is mandatory for all ports supporting FC-AL-2, and any other FC
device that could disrupt a system by transmitting without properly responding to the received signal.
Likewise, the Tx-Off amplitude limits given in FC-PI are mandatory for all FC-AL-2 ports, and other
devices that are expected to work with Rx-LOS ports.
Interoperable Rx-LOS implementations require generally accepted bounds on the signal detect
threshold. The lower bound depends on the maximum Tx-Off level. In addition, for electrical links, it
depends on the local transmitter output and the NEXT ratio of the attached cable plant. Unfortunately, NEXT limits and methods of measurement are outside the scope of this FC-PI release. Therefore,
Rx-LOS detection thresholds must be given as expressions in which NEXT is a variable.
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E.3.1
Tx_Off
The Tx_Off (disabled) state is mandatory in some kinds of FC port, and optional in others. The mandatory group includes, among others, all ports supporting FC-AL-2. Where implemented, Tx_Off
control timing shall meet the requirements in the following table.
t_off
max 10 s
Turn-on time
t_on
max 1 ms
E.3.2
Rx_LOS
The receiver of an FC device may implement an Rx_LOS function, which continuously generates an
Rx_LOS signal in response to the amplitude of the incoming serial data. Rx_LOS is intended to indicate the absence of a deliberate input signal.
Assertion of Rx_LOS shall imply that the amplitude of incoming serial data is less than the minimum
level allowed by the link budget. This typically indicates a disconnected or broken cable, or a transmitter at the far end that is disabled, broken, or powered off. The converse is not necessarily true. A
poor quality link may provide enough signal for Rx_LOS to remain negated, even though the signal
level is noncompliant and the BER objective is not met.
Rx_LOS shall not depend on, or imply anything about, the input data format or encoding.
Rx_LOS may squelch the received serial and/or parallel data stream.
Rx_LOS response time shall comply with the following table..
t_los_on
max 100
s
Negate delay
t_los_off
max 100
s
The signal detection circuitry shall be designed such that the Rx_LOS output does not rapidly change
state with small variations in received power. Hysteresis and time averaging are two possible approaches to this requirement.
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Rx-LOS value
Asserted
Negated
Unspecified
This standard is designed to permit various detector implementations, including those responding to
average optical power as well as those responding to the 8b/10b modulation amplitude.
Rx-LOS value
Asserted
Negated
Unspecified
The actual threshold of each receiver, below which Rx_LOS is asserted, shall be no less than the
sum of:
The maximum voltage coming from a remote transmitter in the Tx_Off state
The maximum NEXT voltage. This is the product of the local transmittter output voltage and the
maximum tolerable NEXT ratio of the cable plant, which may be a function of the local transmitter
risetime. This standard does not presently set limits on cable plant NEXT ratios.
Maximum voltage at the receiver input from other local sources of noise. This includes next sources between the alpha and gamma points.
119
120
Annex F(informative)
SG optical connector requirements
Specification for type SG, FOCIS 7 Connector Interface Connector Set Components and Cable Assemblies, for Inside Building Wiring Applications
Type:
Interface: SG
Configuration: PlugSocket
Coupling engagement:RJ style latch
Mating Face Limits of Tolerance: ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-7 (FOCIS 7)
Style:
70 Ref.
45 Max.
58 Ref.
51 Max.
R 25 Min.
Plug
Socket
R 25 Min.
Figure H.1 Assembled connector set. type SG connector
Figure
1: Assembled Connector Set, Type SG Connector
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F.1 General
The intent of this Specification is to enable end users and manufacturers to uniformly specify fiber optic connector set components and cable assemblies incorporating type SG Fiber Optic Connector Interface Standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA 6047 (FOCIS 7). Application of this specification is intended to
assure component interoperability, and to define recommended application performance for the
physical infrastructure required to support Fibre Channel Physical Interface Standard (FCPI).
This document has been formulated under the cognizance of NCITS Technical Committee T11, Device Level Interfaces.
F.1.1
Scope
Optical fiber connector set components and cable assemblies are specified that comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA 6047 (FOCIS 7), Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type SG.
It is the intent of this specification that full intermateability of connector set components will be realized on the basis that FOCIS 7 establishes the necessary parameters to ensure intermateability.
Connector sets from different sources are considered fully intermateable when connector parts from
one source will mate with complementary parts from other sources without mechanical interference,
while maintaining specified optical performance.
Appropriate applications for components specified by this Specification are fiber optic communications inter-connect, cross-connect, and distribution cabling located within and between buildings in a
campus environment. All in-service optical fibers are connectorized, all connector interfaces are located within building perimeter walls, and network distribution may extend up to and including connection to the communications outlet/optical port of desktop equipment.
F.1.2
Related Documents
NOTE Several referenced standards are in a concurrent process of revision or are pending publication, they
are indicated by Italics. Where provisions of an update is significant to this specification, the most current reference is provided with the intent it will supercede prior issues when published.
EIA/TIA-455-1: FOTP 1A, Cable Flexing for Fiber Optic Interconnecting devices, Nov. 1988.
[3]
EIA/TIA-455-2: FOTP 2B, Impact Test Measurement for Fiber Optic Devices, Nov. 1990.
[4]
EIA/TIA-455-4: FOTP 4B, Fiber Optic Connector /Component Temperature Life, Sept. 1993.
[5]
EIA/TIA-455-5: FOTP 5B, Humidity Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Connecting Devices, July
1994.
[6]
EIA/TIA-455-6: FOTP 6B, Cable Retention Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Cable Interconnecting Devices, March 1992.
[7]
EIA/TIA-455-13: FOTP 13A, Visual and Mechanical Inspection of Fibers, Cables, Connectors,
and/or Other Fiber Optic Devices, 1995
[8]
EIA-455-21: FOTP 21A, Mating Durability for Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices, Nov. 1988.
[9]
EIA-455-34: FOTP 34, Interconnection Device Insertion Loss Test, May 1985.
[10] EIA/TIA-455-107: FOTP 107, Return Loss for Fiber Optic components, Feb. 1989
[11] TIA/EIA-455-170: Cable Cutoff Wavelength of Single-Mode Fiber by Transmitted Power, November 1989
[12] EIA/TIA-455-171: FOTP 171, Attenuation by Substitution Measurement - for Short-Length Multimode Graded-Index and Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable Assemblies, July 1987.
[13] EIA/TIA-455-185: FOTP 185, Strength of Coupling Mechanism for Fiber Optic Interconnecting
Devices, May 1991.
[14] EIA/TIA-455-188: FOTP 188, Low-Temperature Testing of Fiber Optic Components, Jan. 1992
[15] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604: Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standards (FOCIS), Nov. 1993
[16] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-7: FOCIS7, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type SG,
1999.
[17] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3: FOCIS3, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type SC,
1997.
[18] ANSI/TIA/EIA-472CAAA, Detail Specification for Indoor Plenum Application Cables, 1993
[19] ANSI/TIA/EIA-472DAAA, Detail Specification for Outdoor, All-Dielectric Application Cables,
1993
[20] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492AAAA: Detail Specification for 62.5m Core Diameter/125m Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, 1997
[21] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492AAAB: Detail Specification for 50m Core Diameter/125m Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, 1998
[22] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492CAAA: Detail Specification for Class Iva Dispersion-Unshifted Singlemode
Optical Fiber, 1997
[23] ANSI/ICEA S835961994, Standard for Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable.
[24] ANSI/ICEA S876401992, Standard for Fiber Optic Outside Plant Communications Cable.
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F.1.2.3.1
F.1.2.3.2
F.1.2.3.3
F.1.2.3.4
F.1.2.3.5
Centralized cabling: A cabling configuration from the work area to a centralized crossconnect using pull through cables, an interconnect, or splice in the telecommunications
closet.4)
F.1.2.3.6
Cord (Fiber Optic): a flexible cable assembly with a tensile strength member for each
connector. See Work area cable (cord); Patch cord, Equipment Cable (Cord).
F.1.2.3.7
F.1.2.3.8
F.1.2.3.9
Fiber Optic Connector Set: The total connector components required to provide
demountable coupling between two or more optical fiber cables.2)
F.1.2.3.10 Horizontal cabling: the cabling between and including the telecommunications
outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect. 3)
F.1.2.3.11 Kit, Connector Set (fiber optics): A connector set that is unterminated.6)
F.1.2.3.12 Link: a transmission path between two points, not including terminal equipment, work
area cables, and equipment cables.3)
1). from
TIA 440-A
TIA 475-C
3).
from TIA 568-A
4). from TIA 568-A text, Fig. 12-3, Annex F
5). from draft TIA 568-B.3, 8/24/98
6). from TIA 41.8.5 WG acceptd conplilation 3/96
2). from
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F.1.2.3.13
Patchcord connector set (fiber optics): an assembly with the plug connector
component and/or socket connector component assembled on both ends of a length of
fiber/cable.1)
F.1.2.3.14
PlugSocket configuration: A connector set consisting of one plug and one socket.
The mechanical coupling mechanism and optical alignment mechanism are self contained
in the two connector halves.2)
F.1.2.3.15
F.1.3
Product Identification
A non-mandatory identification system is provided that uniquely identifies each product configuration
associated with this specification by a coded alphanumeric sequence.
table K.2 summarizes designated component identification options.
The following example of a complete product identification number is comprised of seven coded variant positions as indicated: CGHA2A15
NOTE This identification sequence is compatible with conventions used to generate ANSI/TIA/EIA and
ISO/IEC Detail Specification numbers. The detail specification number is inserted before the product number
to form a complete sequence.
Component Arrangement
Kit (Socket)
Patch Cord (Individual connector strain relief, terminated Plug(s) each end
1
X
Component
Arrangement
SG Patch Cord
SG SG
Component Configuration
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Table H.4 Variant position #4 indicates the fiber Coating / Buffer Sizes
Designator
Acceptable fiber
count
Designator
Code
Acceptable
fiber count
Designator
Code
Acceptable
fiber count
12
24
16
30
18
36
20
48
Cable Designation
Cable Designation
digit(s)
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F.1.4
The broader scope of FOCIS standards provides alternative component variants that are not compatible in all combinations. As a result, the following attribute designation constraints shall apply to all
variants of this Specification:
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F.1.5
Variant Position # 3 of table K.2 identifies the specified Optical Fiber Type.
Detail Specifications ANSI/EIA/TIA492AAAA or ANSI/EIA/TIA492AAAB for multimode optical fibers, and Detail Specification ANSI/EIA/TIA492CAAA for singlemode optical fibers, define optical fiber specification, classification parameters, and assessment criteria.
Certain configuration parameters and optical performance requirements are classified as attributes
dependent on cable design. They are referenced, but not directly specified within the optical fiber detail specifications. Additional configuration definitions and specification is delegated to a separate
purchasing agreement (i.e., procurement document) named Detail Specification Extension (DSE).
F.1.6
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Wavelength (nm)
50/125 m
62.5/125 m
Single-Mode
Indoor Cable
Single-Mode
Outdoor Cable
850
1300
850
1300
1310
1550
1310
1550
Maximum Attenuation
(dB/km)
3.5
1.5
3.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
Minimum Information
Transmission Capacity
(MHzkm)
500
500
160
500
See Note 2
See Note 2
Notes:
1
The information transmission capacity for uncabled optical fibers may be used to demonstrate compliance for this requirement.
All single-mode cables shall incorporate a Cut-Off Wavelength of 1270 nm for uncabled fiber per ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-170.
129
F.1.7
Supplementary information
130
Variant
Description
Variant position #1 indicating Component Arrangement
S=
Kit (Socket)
C=
D=
XXXXXXX
C=
XXXXXXX
0=
TIA6047, FOCIS 7, n = 2, d = 0, m = 0
(Unspecified mounting style)
1=
TIA6047, FOCIS 7, n = 2, d = 1, m = 1
(RJ45 snapin mounting style)
XXXXXXX
H=
C=
S=
XXXXXXX
AB
A= 250/None, B= 250/900
Variant position #5 indicating Number of Cabled Fibers
XXXXXXX
28,
AH
2= 2, 4= 4, 6= 6, 8= 8,
A= 12, B= 16, C= 18, D= 20, E= 24, F= S30, G= 36, H= 48
X=
A=
B=
C=
D=
X=
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
(digit)=
X=
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Specified Length
F.3 Requirements
F.3.1
Dimensional requirements
All specified connector types, arrangements, and variants shall comply with the dimensional requirements defined by the appropriate fiber optic connector intermateability standard. Applicable measurements shall be made following termination to cabled optical fibers according to the
manufacturer's recommended procedures.
F.3.2
Performance requirements
FOTP test procedures (ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-XX) define information to be provided for conducting each
test, and the format for reporting results. No sequential test regimen or test specimen reuse is required.
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F.4.2
Attenuation: FOTP 34
Details Method A2 for multi-mode fiber, Method B for single mode fiber
Fiber Type:
as required per variant
Cable Type:
as required per variant
Source:
Report nominal wavelength, spectral width
Requirement:
0.75 dB
Deviations:
None
F.4.3
Details Source:
Wavelength per clause 3.2.3 50 nm maximum
Fiber Type:
as required per variant
Cable Type:
as required per variant
Report DUT termination and interconnect/splice methods utilized
Requirement:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
Deviations:
None
F.4.4
Details Precondition mated specimen 24 hr. per FOTP 188, clause 5.4.1
Temperature:
10 C
Duration:
4 days
Deviations:
None
Initial Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Measurements and Performance Requirements During Test:
maximum change in insertion loss: 0.3 dB total
Final Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Return Loss:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
F.4.5
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F.4.6
Humidity: FOTP 5
F.4.7
F.4.8
Durability: FOTP 21
F.4.9
Impact: FOTP 2
Detail Method B (Light Service Class): 8 drops from 1.8 meter height
Deviations:
None
Initial Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
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F.4.10
Flex: FOTP 1
Deviations: None
Initial Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Measurements and Performance Requirements During Test:
None
Final Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Return Loss:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
F.4.11
Twist: FOTP 36
F.4.12
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Annex J(informative)
LC optical connector requirements
Specification for FOCIS 10, Type LC Connector Interface Connector Set Components and Cable Assemblies, for Inside Building Wiring Applications of Fibre ChannelPhysical Interface Standard (FC
PI)
Type: Interface: LC
Configuration: Plug-Adapter-Plug
Coupling Engagement: Latched push-pull
Mating Face Limits of Tolerance: ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10)
Style: Optical Coupling: PC (Physical Contact)
Fiber Alignment: Resilient Sleeve
57Ref.
76 Ref.
32 Max.
Plug
R25 Min.
51 Max.
Plug
Adapter
R25 Min.
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J.1 General
The intent of this Specification is to enable end users and manufacturers to uniformly specify fiber optic connector set components and cable assemblies incorporating Type LC Fiber Optic Connector Interface Standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10). Application of this specification is intended to
assure component interoperability, and to define recommended application performance for the
physical infrastructure required to support Fibre Channel Physical Interface Standard (FCPI).
This document has been formulated under the cognizance of NCITS Technical Committee T11, Device Level Interfaces.
J.1.1 Scope
Optical fiber connector set components and cable assemblies are specified that comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-10, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type LC.
It is the intent of this specification that full intermateability of connector set components will be realized on the basis that FOCIS 10 establishes the necessary parameters to ensure intermateability.
Connector sets from different sources are considered fully intermateable when connector parts from
one source will mate with complementary parts from other sources without mechanical interference,
while maintaining specified optical performance.
Appropriate applications for components specified by this Specification are fiber optic communications inter-connect, cross-connect, and distribution cabling located within and between buildings in a
campus environment. All in-service optical fibers are connectorized, all connector interfaces are located within building perimeter walls, and network distribution may extend up to and including connection to the communications outlet/optical port of desktop equipment.
J.1.2
Related documents
NOTE Several referenced standards are in a concurrent process of revision or are pending publication, they
are indicated by Italics. Where provisions of an update is significant to this specification, the most current reference is provided with the intent it will supercede prior issues when published.
EIA/TIA-455-1: FOTP 1A, Cable Flexing for Fiber Optic Interconnecting devices, Nov. 1988.
[3]
EIA/TIA-455-2: FOTP 2B, Impact Test Measurement for Fiber Optic Devices, Nov. 1990.
[4]
EIA/TIA-455-4: FOTP 4B, Fiber Optic Connector /Component Temperature Life, Sept. 1993.
[5]
EIA/TIA-455-5: FOTP 5B, Humidity Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Connecting Devices, July
1994.
[6]
EIA/TIA-455-6: FOTP 6B, Cable Retention Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Cable Interconnecting Devices, March 1992.
[7]
EIA/TIA-455-13: FOTP 13A, Visual and Mechanical Inspection of Fibers, Cables, Connectors,
and/or Other Fiber Optic Devices, 1995
[8]
EIA-455-21: FOTP 21A, Mating Durability for Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices, Nov. 1988.
[9]
EIA-455-34: FOTP 34, Interconnection Device Insertion Loss Test, May 1985.
[10] EIA/TIA-455-107: FOTP 107, Return Loss for Fiber Optic components, Feb. 1989
[11] TIA/EIA-455-170: Cable Cutoff Wavelength of Single-Mode Fiber by Transmitted Power, November 1989
[12] EIA/TIA-455-171: FOTP 171, Attenuation by Substitution Measurement - for Short-Length Multimode Graded-Index and Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable Assemblies, July 1987.
[13] EIA/TIA-455-185: FOTP 185, Strength of Coupling Mechanism for Fiber Optic Interconnecting
Devices, May 1991.
[14] EIA/TIA-455-188: FOTP 188, Low-Temperature Testing of Fiber Optic Components, Jan. 1992
[15] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604: Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standards (FOCIS), Nov. 1993
[16] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-10: FOCIS 10, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type LC,
1999.
[17] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3: FOCIS 3, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type SC,
1997.
[18] ANSI/TIA/EIA-472CAAA, Detail Specification for Indoor Plenum Application Cables, 1993
[19] ANSI/TIA/EIA-472DAAA, Detail Specification for Outdoor, All-Dielectric Application Cables,
1993
[20] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492AAAA: Detail Specification for 62.5m Core Diameter/125m Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, 1997
[21] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492AAAB: Detail Specification for 50m Core Diameter/125m Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, 1998
[22] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492CAAA: Detail Specification for Class Iva Dispersion-Unshifted Singlemode
Optical Fiber, 1997
[23] ANSI/ICEA S835961994, Standard for Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable.
[24] ANSI/ICEA S876401992, Standard for Fiber Optic Outside Plant Communications Cable.
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[26] ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.3: Commercial Building Telecommunications Optical Fiber Wiring Standard, 1999 (Concurrently in process by TIA Subcommittee TR41.8 as TIA PN 3723)
[27] ANSI/TIA/EIA568A: Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard, 1995.
[28] ISO/IEC 11801: Information technology Generic cabling for customer premises, May 1995.
J.1.2.3 Definitions
NOTE Superscript source references are included for informational purposes only during the ballot process.
They will not appear in the published specification.
J.1.2.3.1
Adapter: the element of the connector assembly that joins two plugs
J.1.2.3.2
J.1.2.3.3
J.1.2.3.4
J.1.2.3.5
J.1.2.3.6
Centralized cabling: A cabling configuration from the work area to a centralized crossconnect using pull through cables, an interconnect, or splice in the telecommunications
closet.)
J.1.2.3.7
Cord (Fiber Optic): a flexible cable assembly with a tensile strength member for each
connector. See Work area cable (cord); Patch cord, Equipment Cable (Cord).
J.1.2.3.8
J.1.2.3.9
J.1.2.3.10 Fiber Optic Connector Set: The total connector components required to provide
demountable coupling between two or more optical fiber cables.2)
J.1.2.3.11 Horizontal cabling: the cabling between and including the telecommunications
outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect. 3)
J.1.2.3.12 Kit, Connector Set (fiber optics): A connector set that is unterminated.2)
J.1.2.3.13 Link: a transmission path between two points, not including terminal equipment, work
area cables, and equipment cables.3)
J.1.2.3.14 Patchcord connector set (fiber optics): an assembly with the plug connector
component and/or socket connector component assembled on both ends of a length of
fiber/cable.2)
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J.1.2.3.15
PlugSocket configuration: A connector set consisting of one plug and one socket.
The mechanical coupling mechanism and optical alignment mechanism are self contained
in the two connector halves.2)
J.1.2.3.16
1)
J.1.3
Product Identification
A non-mandatory identification system is provided that uniquely identifies each product configuration
associated with this specification by a coded alphanumeric sequence.
table I.2 summarizes designated component identification options.
The following example of a complete product identification number is comprised of seven coded variant positions as indicated: CGHA2A15
Component Arrangement
Kit (Plug)
Adapter
Patchcord
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Component
Arrangement
Component Configuration
LC Patchcord
LC - LC
Hybrid Patchcord
LC - SC
Kit (Plug)
Kit (Plug)
Adapter
Per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10), d=2, n=2, a=0, one cable end;
Per TIA-604-3 (FOCIS 3), d=0, n=2, a=0, Two plugs required on this
cable end.
2
X
Table I.4 Variant position #4 indicates the fiber Coating / Buffer Sizes
Designator
Acceptable fiber
count
Designator
Code
Acceptable
fiber count
Designator
Code
Acceptable
fiber count
12
24
16
30
18
36
20
48
143
Cable Designation
Cable Designation
digit(s)
J.1.4
The broader scope of FOCIS standards provide alternative component variants that are not compatible in all combinations. As a result, the following attribute designation constraints shall apply to all
variants of this Specification:
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FOCIS 10 adapter designations A and n are defined by variant position #2. For all variants of this
specification, all adapters shall be duplex configuration, n = 2.
FOCIS 10 adapter mounting configuration m is also defined by variant position #2. Configuration
m = 0 (unspecified mounting) or m = 2 (duplex snap-in flange mounting) may be selected.
Exclusionary keying features shall not be incorporated within this specification. The FOCIS-10 variant
designation k shall be k = 1 for all adapters.
J.1.4.3
The designation for a FOCIS 3 Plug is FOCIS-3P-0-1-1-4-0 for multi mode, and FOCIS-3P-0-1-11-0 for single mode, where:
P is the Plug designation
d defines the plug design
n is the number of fibers
k defines the keying arrangement
t defines the ferrule diameter
a is the angle of contact
FOCIS 3 plug designations P, d, n", and a are defined by Variant Position # 2. For all variants of
this Specification, Plugs shall be design = 0 (functional interface option), n = 1 (only a simplex plug is
defined), and the angle of contact shall be 0 degrees, a = 0.
Ferrule diameter tolerance t shall be t = 4 for all multi mode variants, and t = 1 for all single mode
variants.
Exclusionary keying features shall not be incorporated within this Specification. The FOCIS 3 variant
designation k shall be k = 1 for all plugs.
Duplex Clips that link simplex connector plugs and do not impair intermateability or optical performance may be utilized to engage FOCIS 3 Duplex Adapter Interface n = 2.
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Wavelength
(nm)
50/125 m
62.5/125 m
Single-Mode
Indoor Cable
Single-Mode
Outdoor Cable
850
1300
850
1300
1310
1550
1310
1550
Maximum Attenuation
(dB/km)
3.5
1.5
3.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
Minimum Information
Transmission Capacity
(MHzkm)
500
500
160
500
See Note 2
See Note 2
Notes:
1
The information transmission capacity for uncabled optical fibers may be used to demonstrate compliance for this requirement.
Note 2: All single-mode cables shall incorporate a Cut-Off Wavelength of 1270 nm for uncabled fiber
per ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-170.
J.1.7
Supplementary information
identify a portion of all single-mode components with blue. Additional color alternatives may be established by future or additional references.
Variant
P=
XXXXXXX
A=
C=
D=
L=
S=
XXXXXXX
1
2
X
XXXXXXX
H=
C=
S=
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
AB
28,
AH
X=
A=
B=
C=
D=
X=
(digit)=
X=
Description
Variant position #1 indicating Component Arrangement
Kit (Plug)
Adapter
Patchcord
Distribution Cable not connectorized
Variant position #2 indicating Component Configuration
For Patch Cord :
per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10): d=2, n=2, a=0, both ends (LC-LC)
Per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10), d=2, n=2, a=0, one cable end;
Per TIA-604-3 (FOCIS 3), d=0, n=2, a=0, Two plugs required on this cable
end. (LC-SC)
For Kit (Plug)
Per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10), d=2, n=2, a=0, t=1
Per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10), d=2, n=2, a=0, t=2
For Premises Cable :
Not used for Distribution Cable Arrangement
For Adapter:
per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10): n=2, m=0
(Unspecified mounting style)
per TIA-604-10 (FOCIS 10): n=2, m=0
(duplex RJ-45 snap-in mounting )
Variant position #3 indicating Optical Fiber Type
Multi-mode, 62.5/125 m GRIN per ANSI/TIA/EIA492AAAA
Multi-mode, 50/125 m GRIN per ANSI/TIA/EIA492AAAB
Single-mode, 10/125 m Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted
per ANSI/TIA/EIA492CAAA
Variant position #4 indicating Coating / Buffer Sizes
A= 250/None, B= 250/900
Variant position #5 indicating Number of Cabled Fibers
2= 2, 4= 4, 6= 6, 8= 8,
A= 12, B= 16, C= 18, D= 20, E= 24, F= S30, G= 36, H= 48
Not Used for Kit Arrangement
Variant position #6 indicating Cable Designation
Indoor Plenum Applications per ANSI/TIA/EIA472CAAA
Optional Indoor Non-Plenum Applications per ANSI/ICEA S-83-596
Outdoor, All-Dielectric Applications per ANSI/TIA/EIA472DAAA
Optional Outdoor Applications per ANSI/ICEA S-87-640
Not Used for Kit Arrangement
Variant position #7 indicating Cable Length
Specify length in meters for C and D Component Arrangements
Not Used for Kit Arrangement
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Connectors
LC Duplex Adapter
FOCIS 10 designation n=2 m=2 (shown)
Specified Length
J.3 Requirements
J.3.1
Dimensional Requirements
All specified connector types, arrangements, and variants shall comply with the dimensional requirements defined by the appropriate fiber optic connector intermateability standard. Applicable mea-
148
surements shall be made following termination to cabled optical fibers according to the
manufacturer's recommended procedures.
1) Fabricate Kit test specimens with optical fiber terminations utilizing manufacturers' recommended field tooling, termination procedures, and inspection techniques.
2) Subject test specimens to all relevant qualification tests and inspection sequences as functionally
equivalent alternatives to factory assembled components.
Cable Type:
Source:
Requirement:
Deviations:
J.4.3
Details Source:
Wavelength per clause 3.2.3 50 nm maximum
Fiber Type:
as required per variant
Cable Type:
as required per variant
Report DUT termination and interconnect/splice methods utilized
Requirement:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
Deviations:
None
J.4.4
Details Precondition mated specimen 24 hr. per FOTP 188, clause 5.4.1
Temperature:
10 C
Duration:
4 days
Deviations:
None
Initial Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Measurements and Performance Requirements During Test:
maximum change in insertion loss: 0.3 dB total
Final Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Return Loss:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
J.4.5
J.4.6
Humidity: FOTP 5
J.4.10
Flex: FOTP 1
Deviations: None
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J.4.11
Twist: FOTP 36
J.4.12
152
Duration:
Deviations:
153
Annex K(informative)
MT-RJ Optical Connector Requirements
Fiber optic connector set classificatio:
Type:
Interface: MT-RJ
Configuration: Plug Adapter -- Plug
Coupling Engagement: Latched Push-Pull
Mating Face Limits of Tolerance: ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-12 (FOCIS-12)
Style:
67 Ref.
67 Ref.
Plug
R25 Min.
Plug
R25 Min
Adapter
Figure K.1 Assembled Connector Set, Type MT-RJ Connector
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K.1 General
The intent of this Specification is to enable end users and manufacturers to uniformly specify fiber optic connector set components and cable assemblies incorporating Type MT-RJ Fiber Optic Connector Interface Standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12 (FOCIS-12). Application of this specification is intended
to assure component interoperability, and to define recommended application performance for the
physical infrastructure required to support Fibre Channel Physical Interface Standard (FCPI).
This document has been formulated under the cognizance of NCITS Technical Committee T11, Device Level Interfaces.
K.1.1
Scope
Optical fiber connector set components and cable assemblies are specified that comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12 (FOCIS-12), Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard, Type.
It is the intent of this specification that full intermateability of connector set components will
be realized on the basis that FOCIS 12 establishes the necessary parameters to ensure
intermateability. Connector sets from different sources are considered fully intermateable
when connector parts from one source will mate with complementary parts from other
sources without mechanical interference, while maintaining specified optical performance.
Appropriate applications for components specified by this Specification are fiber optic communications inter-connect, cross-connect, and distribution cabling located within and between buildings in a
campus environment. All in-service optical fibers are connectorized, all connector interfaces are located within building perimeter walls, and network distribution may extend up to and including connection to the communications outlet/optical port of desktop equipment.
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to establish quality assurance procedures that will
ensure the product satisfies the requirements of relevant specifications on a continuing
basis. It is not intended that a complete testing program be carried out on every specified
component or cable assembly. When the user wishes to specify acceptance tests or other
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quality procedures, it is essential that agreement be reached between the user and the
manufacturer at the time of ordering.
K.1.2 Related Documents
NOTE Several referenced standards are in a concurrent process of revision or are pending publication, they
are indicated by Italics. Where provisions of an update is significant to this specification, the most current reference is provided with the intent it will supercede prior issues when published.
EIA/TIA-455-1: FOTP 1A, Cable Flexing for Fiber Optic Interconnecting devices, Nov. 1988.
[3]
EIA/TIA-455-2: FOTP 2B, Impact Test Measurement for Fiber Optic Devices, Nov. 1990.
[4]
EIA/TIA-455-4: FOTP 4B, Fiber Optic Connector /Component Temperature Life, Sept. 1993.
[5]
EIA/TIA-455-5: FOTP 5B, Humidity Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Connecting Devices, July
1994.
[6]
EIA/TIA-455-6: FOTP 6B, Cable Retention Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Cable Interconnecting Devices, March 1992.
[7]
EIA/TIA-455-13: FOTP 13A, Visual and Mechanical Inspection of Fibers, Cables, Connectors,
and/or Other Fiber Optic Devices, 1995
[8]
EIA-455-21: FOTP 21A, Mating Durability for Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices, Nov. 1988.
[9]
EIA-455-34: FOTP 34, Interconnection Device Insertion Loss Test, May 1985.
[10] EIA/TIA-455-107: FOTP 107, Return Loss for Fiber Optic components, Feb. 1989
[11] TIA/EIA-455-170: Cable Cutoff Wavelength of Single-Mode Fiber by Transmitted Power, November 1989
[12] EIA/TIA-455-171: FOTP 171, Attenuation by Substitution Measurement - for Short-Length Multimode Graded-Index and Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable Assemblies, July 1987.
[13] EIA/TIA-455-185: FOTP 185, Strength of Coupling Mechanism for Fiber Optic Interconnecting
Devices, May 1991.
[14] EIA/TIA-455-188: FOTP 188, Low-Temperature Testing of Fiber Optic Components, Jan. 1992
[15] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604: Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standards (FOCIS), Nov. 1993
[16] ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3: FOCIS3, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type SC,
1997.
[17] ANSI/TIA/EIA 604-12: FOCIS 12, Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard Type MTRJ, (Currently pending public review in the development process by TIA FO-6.3 as SP 4172).
[18] ANSI/TIA/EIA-472CAAA, Detail Specification for Indoor Plenum Application Cables, 1993
[19] ANSI/TIA/EIA-472DAAA, Detail Specification for Outdoor, All-Dielectric Application Cables,
1993
[20] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492AAAA: Detail Specification for 62.5m Core Diameter/125m Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, 1997
[21] ANSI/TIA/EIA-492AAAB: Detail Specification for 50m Core Diameter/125m Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded-Index Optical Waveguide Fibers, 1998
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[26] ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.3: Commercial Building Telecommunications Optical Fiber Wiring Standard, 1999 (Concurrently in process by TIA Subcommittee TR41.8 as TIA PN 3723)
[27] ANSI/TIA/EIA568A: Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard, 1995.
[28] ISO/IEC 11801: Information technology Generic cabling for customer premises, May 1995.
K.1.2.3 Definitions
Note: Superscript source references are included for informational purposes only during the ballot
process. They will not appear in the published specification.
K.1.2.3.1
Adapter: the element of the connector assembly that joins two plugs.
K.1.2.3.2
K.1.2.3.3
K.1.2.3.4
K.1.2.3.5
K.1.2.3.6
Centralized cabling: A cabling configuration from the work area to a centralized crossconnect using pull through cables, an interconnect, or splice in the telecommunications
closet.6)
K.1.2.3.7
Cord (Fiber Optic): a flexible cable assembly with a tensile strength member for each
connector. See Work area cable (cord); Patch cord, Equipment Cable (Cord).[new]
K.1.2.3.8
K.1.2.3.9
K.1.2.3.10 Fiber Optic Connector Set: The total connector components required to provide
demountable coupling between two or more optical fiber cables.2)
K.1.2.3.11 Horizontal cabling: the cabling between and including the telecommunications
outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect. 3)
K.1.2.3.12 Kit, Connector Set (fiber optics): A connector set that is unterminated.2)
K.1.2.3.13 Link: a transmission path between two points, not including terminal equipment, work
area cables, and equipment cables.3)
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K.1.2.3.14
Patchcord connector set (fiber optics): an assembly with the plug connector component
and/or Socket connector component assembled on both ends of a length of fiber/cable.2)
K.1.2.3.15
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Component Arrangement
Kit (Plug)
Adapter
Patch Cord
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Component
Arrangement
Component Configuration
per TIA-604-12 (FOCIS-12), d=1, n=2, a=0, c=2 one cable end;
per TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3), d=1, n=2, a=1 two plugs required on this
cable end.
Kit (Plug)
Adapter
:
Table K.3 Variant position #3 indicates the Optical Fiber Type
Designator
Table K.4 Variant position #4 indicates the fiber Coating / Buffer Sizes
Designator
Acceptable fiber
count
Designator
Code
Acceptable
fiber count
Designator
Code
Acceptable
fiber count
16
30
18
36
20
48
12
24
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Cable Designation
Cable Designation
digit(s)
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K.1.5
designates an adapter
K.1.6
Variant Position # 3 of table K.2 identifies the specified Optical Fiber Type.
Detail Specifications ANSI/EIA/TIA492AAAA or ANSI/EIA/TIA492AAAB for multimode optical fibers, and Detail Specification ANSI/EIA/TIA492CAAA for singlemode optical fibers, define optical fiber specification, classification parameters, and assessment criteria.
Certain configuration parameters and optical performance requirements are classified as attributes
dependent on cable design. They are referenced, but not directly specified within the optical fiber detail specifications. Additional configuration definitions and specification is delegated to a separate
purchasing agreement (i.e., procurement document) named Detail Specification Extension (DSE).
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Wavelength (nm)
Maximum Attenuation
(dB/km)
Minimum Information
Transmission Capacity
(MHzkm)
850
3.5
500
1300
1.5
500
850
3.5
160
1300
1.5
500
Single-Mode
1310
1.0
See Note 2
Indoor Cable
1550
1.0
Single-Mode
1310
0.5
Outdoor Cable
1550
0.5
50/125 m
62.5/125 m
See Note 2
Notes:
1
The information transmission capacity for uncabled optical fibers may be used to demonstrate compliance for this requirement.
Note 2: All single-mode cables shall incorporate a Cut-Off Wavelength of 1270 nm for uncabled fiber
per ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-170.
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K.1.8
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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XXXXXXX
Variant
Description
P=
A=
C=
D=
P=
H1=
M=
XXXXXXX
N=
0=
1=
2=
3=
XXXXXXX
H=
C=
S=
XXXXXXX
AB
A= 250/None, B= 250/900
Variant position #5 indicating Number of Cabled Fibers
XXXXXXX
28,
AH
2= 2, 4= 4, 6= 6, 8= 8,
A= 12, B= 16, C= 18, D= 20, E= 24, F= S30, G= 36, H= 48
X=
A=
B=
C=
D=
X=
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
(digit)=
X=
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K.3 Requirements
K.3.1 Dimensional Requirements
All specified connector types, arrangements, and variants shall comply with the dimensional requirements defined by the appropriate fiber optic connector intermateability standard. Applicable measurements shall be made following termination to cabled optical fibers according to the
manufacturer's recommended procedures.
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K.4.2
Attenuation: FOTP 34
Details Method A2 for multi-mode fiber, Method B for single mode fiber
Fiber Type:
as required per variant
Cable Type:
as required per variant
Source:
Report nominal wavelength, spectral width
Requirement:
0.75 dB
Deviations:
None
K.4.3
Details Source:
Wavelength per clause 3.2.3 50 nm maximum
Fiber Type:
as required per variant
Cable Type:
as required per variant
Report DUT termination and interconnect/splice methods utilized
Requirement:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
Deviations:
None
K.4.4
Details Precondition mated specimen 24 hr. per FOTP 188, clause 5.4.1
Temperature:
10 C
Duration:
4 days
Deviations:
None
Initial Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Measurements and Performance Requirements During Test:
maximum change in insertion loss: 0.3 dB total
Final Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Return Loss:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
K.4.5
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Deviations: None
Initial Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Measurements and Performance Requirements During Test:
None
Final Measurements and Performance Requirements:
Insertion Loss:
0.75 dB
Return Loss:
multimode min. loss 20 dB, singlemode min. loss 26 dB
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