Author :
Fini, J.M. ; Borel, P.I. ; Yan, M.F. ; Ramachandran, S. ; Yablon, A.D. ; Wisk, P.W. ; Trevor, D. ; DiGiovanni, D.J. ; Bjerregaard, J. ; Kristensen, P. ; Carlson, K. ; Weimann, P.A. ; Martin, C.J. ; McCurdy, A.
Abstract :
Solid fibers with greatly reduced bend loss are presented. Ring-assisted fibers provide enhanced cutoff, allowing .01dB / turn cable losses around a 9.5 mm mandrel while meeting cutoff and MFD standards and avoiding potential problems with holes.