Digital Avionics Fiber Optic Transmitters, Receivers and Transceivers for Aerospace Applications
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This information report is useful for personnel involved in the design, manufacturing, and/or use of digital fiber optic transmitters, receivers, and transceivers for aerospace applications
Rationale: Digital avionics fiber optic transmitters, receivers, transceivers, optical fiber, fiber optic cable, and fiber optic connectors are the enabling components for fiber optic communication on aerospace platforms, including satellites, commercial airplanes, and military aircraft.
Digital avionics transmitters, receivers and transceivers have evolved from engineering prototypes in the 1980s, to full-scale production devices in the 1990s through present.
Although no aerospace standards body has documented or standardized the packaging and performance criteria for digital avionics application, currently the qualification process involves referencing test methods that must be adapted to support the requirements of qualifying fiber optic transmitters, receivers and transceivers for aerospace.
AIR1234TBD provides examples of digital avionics fiber optic transmitter, receiver, and transceiver specifications for use in establishing a SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice applicable to future generation digital fiber optic transmitters, receivers and transceivers
