Fiber-optic connectors endface geometry and their impact on connector performance

Author

Szymanski, D. ; Patela, S.

Author_Institution

Faculty of Microsystems Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland

fYear

2004

fDate

8-10 Sept. 2004

Firstpage

51

Lastpage

53

Abstract

In today´s network transmission rates and higher power carrying, fiber connector reliability and quality are the critical points in network performance. Network failures, which are caused by weak performance of connectors, can be eliminated by giving consideration to a few points surrounding connector quality. Teicordia has developed specifications for network components. GR-326-CORE define, among other things, optical and geometry performance: insertion loss (LL), reflectance loss (RL), radius of curvature, fiber high and apex offset. The most critical in fiber connector assembly process is polishing stage. Errors that occur during this process directly affect connector performance.

Keywords

Connectors; Contacts; Geometry; Insertion loss; Loss measurement; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber losses; Optical fiber testing; Optical interferometry; Optical losses; Insertion Loss; Return Loss; apex offset; ferrule; fiber connector; fiber high; radius of curvature;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Photonics and Microsystems, 2004. Proceedings of 2004 International Students and Young Scientists workshop

Conference_Location

Acapulco, Mexico

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8598-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/STYSW.2004.1459941

Filename

1459941