ITU-T L.109.1 PDF

This Recommendation explains the requirements for type II optical/electrical hybrid cables (OEHC) for access points (APs) and other terminal equipment that can support data transmission up to and beyond 1 Gbit/s that require remote powering. As classified in [ITU-T L.109], a copper pair in the type II OEHC is not used for telecommunication but for power delivery.

This Recommendation:

– explains the cables that may be installed outdoors, indoors and indoors/outdoors;

– describes the characteristics of type II OEHC;

– provides suggestions for cable construction with optical fibres that comply with [ITU-T G.652], [ITU-T G.657] and [IEC 60793-2-10];

– suggests acceptance criteria and requirements in test methods for type II OEHC; and

– suggests installation requirements for type II OEHC.