Definition of Terms
Specification
Typical Value (Characteristics)
Operating Conditions
Specified Temperature
Ambient Temperature Range
(Applicable) fiber type
Keysight N774-C & 8162-C Series User's Guide
This section defines terms that are used in this document.
Describes warranted product performance that is valid under the specified
conditions. Specifications include guard bands to account for the expected
statistical performance distribution, measurement uncertainties, changes
in performance due to environmental changes and aging of components.
Characteristics describe the product performance that is usually met but
not guaranteed. Typical values are based on data from a representative set
of instruments.
Generally, all specifications are valid within the specified temperature
range, after warm-up, at the stated operating conditions and
measurement settings.
The environmental conditions for system operation. The system must not
be operated outside these conditions.
The temperature range where the specifications apply (if not differently
stated).
Temperature range of the ambient environment where specifications
apply.
Connection type for which the specifications and characteristics apply
(if not differently stated).
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