High Strength Low Loss Flame Fusion Splicing Of Singlemode Fibers For Undersea Cable

G. A. Decker; R. V. Giangrossi

doi:10.1117/12.942773

1 August 1984 High Strength Low Loss Flame Fusion Splicing Of Singlemode Fibers For Undersea Cable

G. A. Decker, R. V. Giangrossi

Proceedings Volume 0479, Fiber Optic Couplers, Connectors, and Splice Technology; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942773
Event: 1984 Technical Symposium East, 1984, Arlington, United States

Abstract

High strength, low loss chlorine-hydrogen flame fusion (single mode optical) fiber splicing is discussed. This particular technology, developed at AT&T Bell Laboratories, is well suited to undersea cable applications. The strength and loss data initially achieved at one location has been reproduced at another AT&T Bell Laboratories facility. In addition, it is shown that a technique is available to produce predictably high loss splices for the purpose of placing line buildouts in a fiber span. The low loss splices and optical line buildouts do not require signal monitoring during production.

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G. A. Decker and R. V. Giangrossi "High Strength Low Loss Flame Fusion Splicing Of Singlemode Fibers For Undersea Cable", Proc. SPIE 0479, Fiber Optic Couplers, Connectors, and Splice Technology, (1 August 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942773

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