Title :
Ultra-Low Bending Loss Single-Mode Fiber for FTTH
Author :
Li, M.-J. ; Tandon, P. ; Bookbinder, D.C. ; Bickham, S.R. ; McDermott, M.A. ; Desorcie, R.B. ; Nolan, D.A. ; Johnson, J.J. ; Lewis, K.A. ; Englebert, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Sci. & Technol. Div., Corning Inc., Corning, NY
Abstract :
A new ultra-low bending loss single-mode fiber with ring comprising nanometer sized features is designed and manufactured. Bending loss less than 0.1 dB/turn at 1550 nm and a bend radius of 5 mm is demonstrated. Other optical parameters of the fiber are fully compatible the standard telecommunications grade single-mode fibers.
Keywords :
bending; nanofibres; nanophotonics; optical fibre losses; optical fibre subscriber loops; FTTH; fiber optical parameter; fiber-to-the-home; nano-engineered ring; radius 5 mm; standard telecommunications grade; telecommunication grade SMF; ultra-low bending loss single-mode fiber; wavelength 1550 nm; Costs; Large-scale systems; Manufacturing processes; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical losses; Optical network units; Photonic band gap; Telecommunication standards; Bend-insensitive fiber; fiber-to-the-home (FTTH); nano- engineered fiber;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2008.2010413
