DocumentCode
3163371
Title
High-performance polymers for optical interconnect applications at 3M
Author
Walker, Christopher B., Jr. ; Kling, Janet A. ; Lee, Nicholas A. ; Novack, James C. ; Watson, James E.
Author_Institution
3m Opt. Commn. Technol. Center, Saint Paul, MN, USA
fYear
2001
fDate
2001
Firstpage
659
Lastpage
664
Abstract
Though seldom seen in the optical path of a fiber-optic communications system, polymers have always played an important role in protecting, aligning and joining optical fibers and components. In this paper we describe these uses of polymers and explore possible future applications where polymers will play more central functions. We foresee the use of polymers as encapsulants and adhesives, high-performance and low cost packaging materials, and waveguides for data communications systems
Keywords
adhesives; encapsulation; optical interconnections; optical polymers; optical waveguides; packaging; 3M; adhesives; data communications systems; encapsulants; high-performance polymers; optical interconnect applications; optical waveguides; packaging materials; Costs; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Optical materials; Optical polymers; Optical waveguides; Packaging; Protection;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2001. Proceedings., 51st
Conference_Location
Orlando, FL
ISSN
0569-5503
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7038-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ECTC.2001.927801
Filename
927801
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