Title :
Measuring Contact Phenomenon in Multi-Fiber Optical Connectors
Author_Institution :
Tyco Electron., Harrisburg
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2007.4348485
