Title :
High-performance polymers for optical interconnect applications at 3M
Author :
Walker, Christopher B., Jr. ; Kling, Janet A. ; Lee, Nicholas A. ; Novack, James C. ; Watson, James E.
Author_Institution :
3m Opt. Commn. Technol. Center, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Abstract :
Though seldom seen in the optical path of a fiber-optic communications system, polymers have always played an important role in protecting, aligning and joining optical fibers and components. In this paper we describe these uses of polymers and explore possible future applications where polymers will play more central functions. We foresee the use of polymers as encapsulants and adhesives, high-performance and low cost packaging materials, and waveguides for data communications systems
Keywords :
adhesives; encapsulation; optical interconnections; optical polymers; optical waveguides; packaging; 3M; adhesives; data communications systems; encapsulants; high-performance polymers; optical interconnect applications; optical waveguides; packaging materials; Costs; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Optical materials; Optical polymers; Optical waveguides; Packaging; Protection;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2001. Proceedings., 51st
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7038-4
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2001.927801
