• DocumentCode
    1795554
  • Title

    Compact multi-core fiber fan-in/out using GRIN lens and microlens array

  • Author

    Arao, Hajime ; Shimakawa, Osamu ; Harumoto, Michiko ; Sano, Tomomi ; Inoue, Akira

  • Author_Institution
    Opt. Commun. R&D Labs., Sumitomo Electr. Ind., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan
  • fYear
    2014
  • fDate
    6-10 July 2014
  • Firstpage
    42
  • Lastpage
    43
  • Abstract
    We propose fan-in/out for multi-core fiber using GRIN lens and microlens array. The dimensions are φ8 × 40 mm. The insertion loss and crosstalk less than 1.0 dB and -49 dB were achieved, respectively.
  • Keywords
    gradient index optics; microlenses; optical arrays; optical crosstalk; optical fibre communication; optical fibre losses; GRIN lens; compact multicore fiber fan-in/out; crosstalk; insertion loss; microlens array; Arrays; Crosstalk; Glass; Insertion loss; Lenses; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Optical Fibre Technology, 2014 OptoElectronics and Communication Conference and Australian Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Melbourne, VIC
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    6887987