IEC 61754-21:2005
Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 21: Type SMI connector family for plastic optical fibre
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IEC 61754-21:2005 defines the fibre optic connector interfaces for the Type SMI connector family used with plastic optical fibre. For engineering teams, procurement specialists, and compliance reviewers, it provides a technical reference for evaluating connector interface compatibility and documentation needs during product selection, design review, and conformity assessment. IEC 61754-21:2005 is especially relevant where consistent mating interface definition supports operational consistency, verification activities, and controlled technical validation in fibre optic assemblies.
What is IEC 61754-21:2005?
IEC 61754-21:2005 is the primary technical reference for the Type SMI connector family within fibre optic connector interfaces. Based on the official title, its role is to define the interface characteristics needed to support consistent connection behavior for plastic optical fibre applications. In practice, it is used as a compliance reference during technical review, engineering documentation, and product evaluation, helping organizations compare connector designs against a common interface specification.
Applications of IEC 61754-21:2005
This document is relevant in workflows involving plastic optical fibre connector design, specification checks, and laboratory evaluation of connector compatibility. It may support component procurement, equipment integration, and quality workflows where interface definition must be documented clearly for manufacturing or certification purposes. Teams working on fibre optic assemblies, system-level technical assessment, or supplier qualification often use documents such as IEC 61754-21:2005 to align design expectations and reduce ambiguity during testing workflows.
Why is IEC 61754-21:2005 important?
Clear connector interface definitions help reduce interoperability risk and support repeatable testing, which is important for safety, quality assurance, and conformity assessment preparation. By establishing a recognized technical basis for the Type SMI connector family, IEC 61754-21:2005 assists in procurement review, engineering validation, and documented evaluation of fibre optic components. It can also improve consistency between suppliers, laboratories, and internal technical teams when comparing products or verifying compliance against an agreed engineering specification.
- Reference point for Type SMI connector interface definition in plastic optical fibre applications
- Useful for connector compatibility review during design and supplier selection
- Supports laboratory evaluation, technical validation, and documented compliance checks
- Helps align procurement, engineering, and quality workflows around a common interface basis
- Publication Date: 2005-03-24
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 61754-21:2005 (2005-03-24)
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