scope:

This International Standard applies to all commercially available optical dynamic modules and devices (DMs). It describes the products covered by this series, defines terminology, fundamental considerations, and the basic approaches. The object of this standard is: To establish uniform requirements for operation, reliability and environmental properties of DMs to be implemented in the proper DM standard; To provide assistance to the purchaser in the selection of consistently high-quality DM products for his particular applications, as well as in the consultation of the appropriate specific DM standard(s). This series of standards will cover performance templates, performance standards, reliability qualification requirements, hardware and software interfaces, and related testing methods. Since a dynamic module integrates an optical module/device, printed wiring board, and software/firmware, the standards developed in the series will mimic appropriate existing standards. On the other hand, since dynamic module product is a relatively new product category, the dynamic module standards series will not be bounded by the existing practices where requirements differ. A complete set of standards related to a dynamic module or device should include the following: Optical performance standards Reliability qualification standards Optical performance specification templates Hardware and software interface standards Test methods Technical reports The safety standards as related to dynamic modules are mostly optical power considerations and this work is covered in IEC TC76: Optical radiation safety and laser equipment .