Title :
Plastic optical fiber based components for LAN and data communication applications
Author :
Cirillo, J. ; Jennings, K. ; Lynn, M. ; Steele, R.
Author_Institution :
General Motors Corp., Warren, OH, USA
Abstract :
The authors describe the design philosophy and performance of a newly developed low cost, robust, high-performance plastic-optical-fiber (POF)-based connection system designed for LAN (local area network) and data communication applications. System requirements, optical end finishing techniques, connection system components, termination procedure, and connector performance are discussed. This connection system will provide the benefits of fiber optics for short-distance applications at a cost significantly below what is available with glass fiber technology. The hot plate process and unique ferrule design result in a robust, high quality, repeatable optical finish that can be accomplished in either an automated fashion or with simple hand-held tools. As a result, POF has become a viable alternative to glass fiber for medium-distance data transmission and LAN applications
Keywords :
local area networks; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; plastics; LAN; POF; connection system components; connector performance; data communication applications; design philosophy; ferrule design; fiber optics; high quality finish; hot plate process; local area network; low cost; medium-distance data transmission; optical end finishing techniques; performance; plastic-optical-fiber; repeatable optical finish; robust connection system; short-distance applications; termination procedure; Costs; Data communication; Finishing; Glass; Local area networks; Optical devices; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fibers; Plastics; Robustness;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1992. Proceedings., 42nd
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0167-6
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.1992.204272
