Title :
Next generation fiber manufacturing for the highest performing conventional single mode fiber
Author :
Chang, Kai H. ; Fletcher, Joseph P. ; Rennell, John ; Nakajima, Akio ; Vydra, Jan ; Sattmann, Ralph
Author_Institution :
Opt. Fiber Div., OFS, Norcross, GA, USA
Abstract :
A low-cost, large preform (>5000 fiber km) manufacturing process for the highest performing conventional single-mode fiber is described. Key manufacturing steps and fiber performance parameters are highlighted.
Keywords :
optical fibre fabrication; 5000 km; high performance single mode fiber; large preform manufacturing process; optical fiber manufacturing; Assembly; Costs; Furnaces; Manufacturing processes; Optical design; Optical device fabrication; Optical fibers; Preforms; Surface cleaning; Surface finishing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2005. Technical Digest. OFC/NFOEC
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-783-0
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2005.192802
