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DOCUMENT SUBMITTED TO: TSSC and TC
The document to which this cover statement is attached is submitted to a Formulating Group or sub-element thereof of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 6.4.1-6.4.6 inclusive of the TIA Engineering Manual dated March 2005, all of which provisions are hereby incorporated by reference.
SOURCE: TIA
CONTACT: Bob JensenFluke Networks9015 Mountain Ridge Rd.Austin, TX 78759Phone: 512-514-7760Email: [email protected]
TITLE: FO-4 Update
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DISTRIBUTION: TSSC and TC
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Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Conference Call July 25-26, 2007
Progress
• FO-4 continues to make effective and important contributions to optical fiber standards– Cables– Connectors– Systems
• FTTx
– Test criteria
• Although progress continues, the Engineering Committee is impacted with negative growth
Motion
• Merge FO-4 with TR-42 to take effect in February 2008 at a joint FO-4/TR-42 meeting– FO-4 and TR-42 have successfully had joint
meetings since February 2007 resulting in both committees working together
– FO-4 has not been able to have an Engineering Chair nominated and willing to take the position since February 2006.
• Bob Jensen is interim chair
• FO-4 brings optical fiber expertise to TR-42.8 and its other Subcommittees– Akin to TR-42.7 on copper systems
expertise from component to systems to testing
• Lines of demarcation of long-lines and premises continue to gray
• Opens up market penetration to FO-4 members (allows focus to premises)
Supporting Information
Needs
• Shift June meeting from first week to second week of the month
• FO-4 participation may only be necessary 2 times a year rather than 3 times a year (February and June)