Precision molding of plastic connectors directly on single-mode fibers

Author

Lundström, P. ; Eriksen, P. ; Engstrand, J.-A. ; Lindström, B. ; Moll, H.-C.

Author_Institution

Ericsson Components AB, Stockholm, Sweden

fYear

1998

fDate

25-28 May 1998

Firstpage

828

Lastpage

833

Abstract

A pre-connectorization technique using transfer molding of MT-compatible ferrules directly on single-mode optical fibers is reported. Insertion loss values of less than 1 dB are achieved for 85% of all measured fiber channels. The method is expected to provide a cost reduction of approximately 50%, compared to conventional termination techniques, which makes it an attractive solution for Fiber-to-the-Home field installations and other access applications where moderate performance can be accepted

Keywords

optical communication equipment; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre fabrication; optical fibre losses; optical fibre subscriber loops; plastic packaging; polishing; 1 dB; FTTH field installations; MT-compatible ferrules; fiber-to-the-home; insertion loss; optical fibers; plastic connectors; pre-connectorization technique; precision molding; single-mode fibers; termination technique; transfer molding; Connectors; Costs; Fabrication; Insertion loss; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Plastics; Rubber; Samarium; Transfer molding;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electronic Components & Technology Conference, 1998. 48th IEEE

Conference_Location

Seattle, WA

ISSN

0569-5503

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4526-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ECTC.1998.678803

Filename

678803