Tests and results of active alignment fiber optic connectors for space usage

Lisa J. McMurray

doi:10.1117/12.254045

18 October 1996 Tests and results of active alignment fiber optic connectors for space usage

Lisa J. McMurray

Proceedings Volume 2811, Photonics for Space Environments IV; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254045
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

There exist commercially available fiber optic connectors which are capable of extremely low insertion losses per mated pair due to the utilization of a unique process of optical centering and crimping during termination. We have identified both single-fiber and multi-fiber connectors which utilize this process and have acquired a fabrication line which is capable of performing the active alignment termination process. This paper discusses tests and results required for space usage.

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Lisa J. McMurray "Tests and results of active alignment fiber optic connectors for space usage", Proc. SPIE 2811, Photonics for Space Environments IV, (18 October 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254045

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