Title :
Reliability of fibre optic transmission lines
Author_Institution :
SIRTI SpA, Milano, Italy
fDate :
28 Nov-1 Dec 1988
Abstract :
Considers the reliability of the physical carrier part of a fiber optic transmission line. Common failure mechanisms are reviewed, and the peculiarities of the optical medium are pointed out. Particular attention is given to optical fiber mechanical strength, radiation-induced effects, and hydrogen-induced effects. Interconnection-device reliability and submarine cable system reliability are also examined
Keywords :
optical cables; optical fibres; reliability; submarine cables; failure mechanisms; fibre optic transmission lines; hydrogen-induced effects; interconnection device reliability; mechanical strength; radiation-induced effects; submarine cable system reliability; Connectors; Costs; Failure analysis; Fiber optics; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Protection; Spine; Transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1988, and Exhibition. 'Communications for the Information Age.' Conference Record, GLOBECOM '88., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hollywood, FL
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1988.25813
