DocumentCode
1678622
Title
Measuring Contact Phenomenon in Multi-Fiber Optical Connectors
Author
Kevern, James
Author_Institution
Tyco Electron., Harrisburg
fYear
2007
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
4
Abstract
A novel method to ascertain the gap between fibers in a connector is presented. This information in conjunction with applied load provides a useful tool for investigating positive contact, especially in connectors utilizing MT ferrules.
Keywords
optical fibre networks; optical interconnections; MT ferrules; contact phenomenon; multifiber optical connectors; positive contact; Connectors; Contacts; Fabry-Perot; Glass; Monitoring; Optical fiber theory; Optical films; Optical reflection; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Fiber Communication and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, 2007. OFC/NFOEC 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN
1-55752-831-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348485
Filename
4348485
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