Gi-POF (Graded-index Polymer Optical Fiber) has seen increased application and adaptation in the ultra-high-speed data communications and all-optical networks. Connecting and terminating of Gi-POF have always been very important and challenging at the same time. These have been demonstrated times and again at fibering situations involving Gi-POF. Fibering (a present participle and gerund of the newly proposed English verb “fiber”), indicates a situation where laying down or distributing Gi-POFs happens, much like laying down copper wires in the “wiring” situation. It has been especially challenging when fibering Gi-POF and connecting with Glass Optical Fibers (GOFs). Un-balanced attenuation happens all the time and sometimes downright no light passage if coarsely butting the two fibers together. To solve the problems, several technologies have been developed, including special polymeric lens, refractive-index-matching technologies. Here we are introducing one of them and examine the pros and cons. Material synthesis and optics involved will also be demonstrated and examined.
A first step toward all-optical network was successfully taken with graded-index perfluorinated polymer optical fibers (Gi-POF) spliced with glass optical fibers (GOF). The concept was demonstrated with optical fibers and with specially designed transceivers. In addition, the casings for transceiver devices involved were made of specialty magnesium alloy, which was demonstrated to be several times better than most other commonly used materials in shielding electrical contents from electromagnetic interference (EMI), a must-have feature for modern ultra-high-speed networks. We continue to work toward truly all optical networks by replacing O/E conversions even further with more optical/optical (O/O) connections..
A novel high-speed data transmission system comprising RJ45-connectored transceivers and SC-connectored POF (polymer or plastic optical fiber) cable has been examined, comparing with a glass optical fiber cable system and traditional copper ethernet cables. Polymer Optical Fiber and cables made of, offer high speed data transmission capability, yet very pliable and bendable. Graded-index (GI-) POF and cables appear as good substitutes of both copper wire/cables and glass fiber/cables in short-reach networks. In this paper, we will analyze data of comparison of technologies and demonstrate commercial feasibilities and deployments of RJ45-connectored GI-POF cable system for high speed 5G/6G, high-definition display, monitoring, imaging and other applications.
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