Title :
Examination of the input power and exothermicity of optical attenuator utilizing attenuation fiber
Author :
Terakura, A. ; Sato, T.
Author_Institution :
Seikoh Giken Co. Ltd., Chiba, Japan
Abstract :
In this investigation, which utilized a special optical attenuator with glass ferrules on both ends, the relationship between input power and the exothermicity at the PC contact point between SM fiber and attenuation fiber which have different fiber parameters were observed. It was confirmed that the relation between temperature of PC connection and input power are in proportion at thermal equilibrium conditions.
Keywords :
optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; optical fibre testing; PC connection; PC contact point; SM fiber; attenuation fiber; exothermicity; fiber parameters; glass ferrules; input power; optical attenuator; physical contact fibre connectors; thermal equilibrium conditions; Attenuation; Erbium-doped fiber amplifier; Fiber gratings; Filters; Glass; Optical attenuators; Optical coupling; Optical fiber testing; Samarium; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2002. OFC 2002
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2002.1036641
