EIA/TIA-455-6-B:1992 (R2012)

Intent.1 The intent of this test is to mechanically stress the interconnecting-device-to-fiber-optic-cable-joint in tension. The results of this test provide an indication as to the relative strength of the cable-to-intercnnecting device joint and may also indicate degradation resulting from prior environmental exposure. Failure Modes. Potential failure modes for this test includ, but are not limited to: a. Cable Jacket Damage, b.Fiber breakage or damage, c. cable clamp failure, d. Loss of optical continuity, f. Failure of fiber-terminus relative to interconnecting device. g. Cable seal damage. h. Excessive movement of cable/terminus relative to interconnecting device, i. Degradation of cable.connector optical trasmission characteristics. 1 This method is similar to Method 2009.1 of MIL-STD-1344A.