DocumentCode
1678833
Title
Multi-Fiber, MT Ferrule Endface Fiber Tip Displacement Model for Physical Contact Interconnects
Author
Gurreri, M. ; Kevern, J. ; Kadar-Kallen, M. ; Castagna, L.
Author_Institution
Tyco Electron., Harrisburg
fYear
2007
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
12
Abstract
This paper describes a simplified model linking MT ferrule and connector attributes to positive contact performance. Validation with FEA, experimental apparatus and empirical results are described, along with topics for future study.
Keywords
finite element analysis; optical fibre couplers; optical interconnections; FEA; MT ferrule attributes; connector attributes; fiber tip displacement model; multifiber MT ferrule endface; physical contact interconnects; positive contact performance; Connectors; Contacts; Field emitter arrays; Finite element methods; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber theory; Optical interconnections; Optical interferometry; Passive optical networks; Springs;
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.2007.4348494
Filename
4348494
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