Title :
Analysis of coating temperature increase in fibers under high power and tight bending
Author :
Bigot-Astruc, M. ; Sillard, P. ; Gauchard, S. ; Le Roux, P. ; Brandon, E.
Author_Institution :
Draka Comteq France, Marcoussis
Abstract :
We demonstrate the relationship between coating temperature and fiber lifetime when high power is launched in lightly bent fibers. Coating temperature at the bend can thus be used as a relevant indicator for fiber reliability
Keywords :
bending; optical fibre cladding; optical fibre testing; reliability; thermo-optical effects; bending; coating temperature; fiber lifetime; fiber reliability; Cameras; Coatings; Heating; Loss measurement; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber testing; Optical sensors; Power measurement; Temperature measurement; Time measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.216000
