Title :
A new low-cost high-performance mechanical optical fiber splicing system for construction and restoration in the subscriber loop
Author :
Patterson, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
TelComm Products Div., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Fiber splicing costs and requirements for the subscriber loop are considered. A mechanical splicing system that can meet these requirements is presented, and its operating principles and installation procedures are described. Results of internal testing of the splice are provided. The splicing system has been produced commercially
Keywords :
cable jointing; optical cables; optical fibres; optical links; subscriber loops; installation procedures; internal testing; mechanical optical fiber splicing system; restoration; subscriber loop; Commercialization; Costs; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Optical fibers; Splicing; Subscriber loops; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
