Title :
Accurately predicting the cutoff wavelength of cabled single-mode fiber
Author :
Hatton, William H. ; Nishimura, Masayuki
Author_Institution :
Sumitomo Electr. Fiber Opt. Corp. Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
fDate :
10/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A less conservative and more accurate prediction of the cabled-fiber cutoff wavelength was achieved by considering cabling-induced curvature effects (macrobend). Maximum cutoff wavelength shifts of 22 nm (depressed) and 50 nm (matched) were observed for common loose tube cable designs. A comparison between the simulated and measured cable cutoff wavelength (FOTP-170) shows good correlation
Keywords :
bending; optical cables; optical fibres; optical variables measurement; cabled single-mode fiber; cabled-fiber cutoff wavelength; cabling-induced curvature effects; common loose tube cable; cutoff wavelength; cutoff wavelength shifts; macrobend; Attenuation; Communication cables; Electronic equipment testing; Electronics industry; Interference; Length measurement; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
