Author :
Fini, John M. ; Borel, P.I. ; Weimann, P.A. ; Yan, M.F. ; Ramachandran, S. ; Yablon, A.D. ; Wisk, P.W. ; Trevor, D. ; DiGiovanni, D.J. ; Bjerregaard, J. ; Kristensen, P. ; Carlson, K. ; Martin, C.J. ; McCurdy, A.
Abstract :
FTTH applications require advanced fibers insensitive to stapling and tight bends. We demonstrate resonance-assisted fibers made with standard solid-fiber fabrication, achieving <0.1dB/turn loss down to 3mm fiber bend radius and compatibility with standard SMF.
Keywords :
optical fibre subscriber loops; FTTH applications; FTTX applications; bend insensitive fiber; fiber bend radius; fiber-to-the-home; resonance-assisted fibers; standard solid-fiber fabrication; Code standards; Communication standards; Connectors; Optical device fabrication; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Resonance; Splicing; (060.0060) Fiber optics and optical communications; (060.2280) Fiber design and fabrication;
