Low Loss Splicing And Connection Of Optical Waveguide Cables

Robert M. Hawk; Frank L. Thiel

doi:10.1117/12.954479

6 November 1975 Low Loss Splicing And Connection Of Optical Waveguide Cables

Robert M. Hawk, Frank L. Thiel

Proceedings Volume 0063, Guided Optical Communications; (1975) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954479
Event: 19th Annual Technical Symposium, 1975, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The individual loss mechanisms contributing to the insertion loss of an optical waveguide joint are described and quantified. Losses attributable to the characteristics of individual waveguides as well as losses due to coupling technique are included. The identification and understanding of these loss mechanisms has led to the design of optical waveguide alignment and retention techniques that minimize or avoid these effects. To make a connector useful in field applications of optical cables utilizing these techniques, the hardware must be reliable, stable, low cost, quick, and fully intermateable, as well as providing low insertion loss. Experimental results are given that indicate extrinsic insertion loss as low as 0.3 dB is routinely attainable in each channel of multifiber connections utilizing low-loss optical waveguides.

Citation Download Citation

Robert M. Hawk and Frank L. Thiel "Low Loss Splicing And Connection Of Optical Waveguide Cables", Proc. SPIE 0063, Guided Optical Communications, (6 November 1975); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954479

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available