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�Scope�
�2��� �Normative references�������
�3��� �Abbreviations and acronyms��������
�4��� �Types of splices: General
description��������
������ �4.1��� �Fusion splices��������
������ �4.2��� �Mechanical splices�
�5��� �Splicing procedure steps��
������ �5.1��� �Fibre cleaning and end
preparation�
������ �5.2��� �Coating stripping����
������ �5.3��� �Cleaning of the bare
fibre ends�������
������ �5.4��� �Fibre cleaving��������
������ �5.5��� �Splicing��
������ �5.6��� �Field splice loss
measurements�������
�6��� �Functional properties of the
splices�����������
������ �6.1��� �Recommended
characteristics for single-mode fibre splices�
������ �6.2��� �Performance criteria
for multimode fibre splices������
Appendix I � Index of refraction matching materials for
mechanical optical fibre splices��� �
Appendix II � Japanese experience on optical fibre splicing���
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Bibliography��� �