1 Scope
2 References
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Classification of optical interfaces
6.1 Applications
6.2 Reference configurations
7 Single-span longitudinal compatibility
8 Parameters
8.1 Maximum attenuation
8.2 Fibre types
8.3 Wavelength ranges
8.4 Maximum chromatic dispersion
8.5 Minimum local chromatic dispersion coefficient
8.6 Maximum differential group delay
8.7 Minimum effective area
9 Characteristics and performance of the system
9.1 System reliability performance
9.2 System capacity upgrading
10 Characteristics and performance of the submarine cable
11 Optical safety considerations
Bibliography