Title :
Method for recoating optical fibres with polyimide
Author :
Friebele, E.J. ; Putnam, M.A. ; Askins, C.G. ; Homrighaus, Z.J. ; Mack, W.D. ; Smith, G.A.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Opt. Sci., Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
6/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new technique for recoating optical fibre with a polyimide jacket is demonstrated and characterised. Single and double layer coatings of 7 and 15 μm, respectively, have been applied to 85 and 125 μm fibre. The coatings are uniform and pinhole free, and the recoated sections have demonstrated high strength
Keywords :
coating techniques; optical fibre fabrication; polymer films; protective coatings; 125 micron; 15 micron; 7 micron; 85 micron; double layer coatings; high strength coatings; optical fibres; pinhole free coatings; polyimide jacket; recoating; single layer coatings; uniform coatings;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19980843
