Title :
Splices, connectors, and power couplers for field and office use
Author :
Dalgleish, Jack F.
Author_Institution :
Bell-Northern Research, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The functions of splices, connectors, and power couplers are reviewed. Parameters of interest to system designers are identified. The sources of loss in splices and connectors are summarized and typical loss values given. Specific designs of splices, connectors, and couplers for telecommunications and computer network applications are discussed.
Keywords :
Connectors; Gaussian distribution; Length measurement; Light emitting diodes; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber devices; Optical interconnections; Optical losses; Optical materials;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1980.11836
