Title :
Innovation in preform fabrication technologies
Author :
Giraud, Alain ; Sandoz, Frederic ; Pelkonen, Jarmo
Author_Institution :
Nextrom SA, Preverenges, Switzerland
Abstract :
The paper reviews recent innovations in preform fabrication technologies for telecom and specialty fibers. A new fabrication technique based on pure granulated silica sand is presented.
Keywords :
optical fibre cladding; optical fibre fabrication; preforms; reviews; silicon compounds; SiO2; cladding; core preform fabrication; preform fabrication technology; pure granulated silica sand; review; specialty fibers; telecom fibers; Costs; Fabrication; Investments; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Preforms; Production; Productivity; Silicon compounds; Technological innovation;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference, 2009. OECC 2009. 14th
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4102-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4103-7
DOI :
10.1109/OECC.2009.5222006