Component reliability results from the Biarritz field trial and from 'Plan Cable' volume deployment

Abstract

This paper gives results as to optical fibre component reliability obtained from a multi-year field trial and from the first volume deployment in France. The field trial led to improved definition, characterization, and qualification of the different components, and yielded quantitative reliability data. This experience helped in the design of optical transmission systems and future FTTC planning. Early reliability information has also been obtained from analysis of components that failed since the beginning of volume deployment.