CONTENTS

�1���� Scope
�2���� References
�3���� Terms and definitions
�4���� Abbreviations
�5���� Classification of OA devices
�6���� Classification of OA subsystems
�7���� Characteristics of power amplifiers
������� 7.1���� Single-channel applications
� ������7.2���� Multichannel applications
�8���� Characteristics of pre-amplifiers
������� 8.1���� Single-channel applications
������� 8.2���� Multichannel applications
�9���� Characteristics of line amplifiers
������� 9.1���� Single-channel applications
�� �����9.2���� Multichannel applications
10���� Characteristics of optically amplified transmitters
������ 10.1���� Single-channel applications
������ 10.2���� Multichannel applications
11���� Characteristics of optically amplified receivers
������ 11.1���� Single-channel applications
������ 11.2���� Multichannel applications