Title :
Single-mode multifiber connector design and performance
Author :
Satake, Toshiaki ; Tatsuno, Toshiyasu ; Ouchi, Yoshihiro ; Knasel, Don ; Knight, Keith ; Lundberg, Jeff ; Keller, Don
Author_Institution :
US Conec Ltd., Hickory, NC, USA
Abstract :
A low-loss, low-reflection, and stable single-mode multifiber connector design method has been established. The 12 fiber single-mode dry connector exhibited an average connecting loss of 0.17 dB and over 55 dB return loss. The low loss connection is realized by eliminating the plug slipping offset caused by the lateral component of the plug mating force. To realize stable connector performance, the fiber “Direct contract” structure with the fiber protruded connector surface is designed and design parameter is specified. In addition, from the fiber eccentricity distribution function, the connector loss distribution has been estimated analytically
Keywords :
optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; 0.17 dB; 55 dB; Direct contract structure; connecting loss; connector loss distribution; design; fiber eccentricity distribution function; plug mating force; plug slipping offset; return loss; single-mode multifiber dry connector; Connectors; Contacts; Costs; Fresnel reflection; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Plugs; Propagation losses; Water;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 46th
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3286-5
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.1996.517434
