Title :
Low-loss MTPTM-based optical backplane interconnect system
Author :
Satake, Toshiaki ; Keesee, John ; Knight, Keith ; Hart, Lisa ; Nozawa, Takuya
Author_Institution :
US Conec Ltd., Hickory, NC, USA
Abstract :
In an effort to decrease connector insertion loss, the eccentricity distribution of the multi-fiber connector MT ferrule was reduced theoretically and then experimentally. Testing with an eight fiber, angle-polished, MTPTM connector showed insertion losses of 0.09 dB on average with a 0.33 dB maximum, and a return loss of better than 60 dB. A connector quality control method for achieving 0.3 dB maximum loss at 99% yield was then proposed
Keywords :
optical backplanes; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre losses; quality control; 0.09 to 0.33 dB; 0.3 dB; 60 dB; MT ferrule; MTP optical backplane interconnect; eccentricity distribution; insertion loss; multi-fiber connector; quality control; return loss; Backplanes; Connectors; Electronic components; Integrated circuit interconnections; Joining processes; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber theory; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Plugs;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1999. 1999 Proceedings. 49th
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5231-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.1999.776297
