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
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;
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.2007.4348494
