DocumentCode
2072958
Title
Automated assembly of parallel fiber optic cables
Author
Igl, S.A. ; DeBaun, B.A. ; Lee, N.A. ; Smith, T.L. ; Henson, G.D. ; Kuczma, A.S. ; Pepeljugoski, P.K.
Author_Institution
3M Co., Maplewood, MN, USA
fYear
1997
fDate
18-21 May 1997
Firstpage
404
Lastpage
409
Abstract
The INCA (IN-line Cable Assembly) process was developed for assembling fiber optic cables automatically. During the INCA process, precisely coated fibers are laminated between the cable backing materials. Connectors are installed robotically onto the fibers as required. After the cable is assembled, the connectors are finished and body parts are added. Automation of the assembly process is efficient and results in high quality fiber optic cable assemblies
Keywords
assembling; optical cables; optical fibre couplers; INCA; automated assembly; connector; in-line cable assembly; lamination; parallel fiber optic cable; precision coated fiber; robotics; Coatings; Connectors; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Polymer films; Protection; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation; Robustness; Silicon compounds;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1997. Proceedings., 47th
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
ISSN
0569-5503
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3857-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ECTC.1997.606201
Filename
606201
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