Measurement 3303.2 is a Temperature Life (Life Aging) test for fiber optic cable topology (FOCT) components. This measurement is performed when there is the requirement to subject the FOCT component or device under test (DUT) to an elevated temperature effect with a specified duration.
This test is intended to be used as part of qualification testing. The applicable commercial test standard cited is for temperature life (TIA/EIA-455-4) with further refinements or boundaries (constraints) imposed to ensure that the risk to the Government of accepting bad optical measurement data is low.
The standardized approach minimizes test variations and permits more accurate comparison of test results from multiple sources, including commercial, vendor, Government, and Government contractor test laboratories.