Title :
Collective microoptics on fiber ribbon for optical interconnecting devices
Author :
Chanclou, P. ; Thual, M. ; Lostec, J. ; Pavy, D. ; Gadonna, M. ; Poudoulec, A.
Author_Institution :
France Telecom, CNET, Lannion, France
fDate :
5/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
New microoptics are proposed to interconnect single-mode fiber (SMF) ribbons. These microoptics allow the increase of the fiber spot size. Low loss, wide misalignment tolerances, long working distance, and low cost could be achieved. The fabrication process and experimental results are presented
Keywords :
gradient index optics; micro-optics; optical communication equipment; optical fabrication; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; optical focusing; optical interconnections; collective microoptics; fabrication process; fiber ribbon; fiber spot size; interconnect single-mode fiber ribbons; long working distance; low cost; low loss; optical interconnecting devices; wide misalignment tolerances; Costs; Microoptics; Optical arrays; Optical device fabrication; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Silicon compounds; Splicing;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
