The Fiber Optic Association
There are a number of ways of finding out more about cabling standards. You can buy a complete copy of the EIA/TIA or ISO/IEC standards which can be very expensive and wade through page after page
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IEC 60794 is the primary standard for fiber optic cable construction, mechanical performance, and environmental resistance. It includes a comprehensive set of test methods for