Title :
Evaluation of fibre optic connectors for utility applications
Author :
Madge, R.C. ; Wisenden, D.G.
Author_Institution :
Ontario Hydro, Toronto, Ont., Canada
fDate :
1/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A brief set of fiber optic connector tests has been performed. This evaluation of connectors is only intended to cover some areas which the authors feel are not adequately covered by tests performed by the manufacturers. The relative costs of the connectors are not considered. Tests included repeatability, thread rotation, transverse stress on the connector assembly, connector tension, vibration, temperature cycling, and bulkhead contamination. Results of the tests are analyzed, and an overall rating is given to the connectors based on these tests
Keywords :
cable testing; electric connectors; optical cables; optical links; power systems; bulkhead contamination; cable terminations; electric utilities; fibre optic connectors; optical links; power systems; rating; repeatability; temperature cycling; tension; testing; thread rotation; transverse stress; vibration; Assembly; Connectors; Costs; Fiber optics; Manufacturing; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Performance evaluation; Stress; Yarn;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
