Title :
Characterizing fiber patchcord bending effects
Author :
Bradley, K.B. ; Hauth, A.E. ; Lingle, R.J. ; Wang, P. ; White, W.C., III
Author_Institution :
OFS Fitel, Norcross, GA, USA
Abstract :
The bend-loss performance of singlemode patchcords is critical to data integrity in high-speed (10 Gigabits/second) systems. Patchcords used in high power networks must operate without sustaining damage or creating hazardous conditions.
Keywords :
amplification; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; 10 Gbit/s; DWDM; Raman amplification; dense wavelength division multiplexing; fiber patchcord bending effects; high power networks; singlemode patchcords; High speed optical techniques; Optical attenuators; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Optical receivers; Optical sensors; SONET; Stimulated emission; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215919
