Expanded-Beam Singlemode Connector

J. C. Challans; S. J. Ashby; A. Carter

doi:10.1117/12.946214

22 August 1985 Expanded-Beam Singlemode Connector

J. C. Challans, S. J. Ashby, A. Carter

Proceedings Volume 0522, Fibre Optics '85; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946214
Event: Sira/Fibre Optics '85, 1985, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

An expanded-beam connector for singlemode fibres has been developed that exhibits coupling losses of 1 dB or less and offers significant advantages over currently available butt ferrule connectors. The connector incorporates a novel lens system that will compensate for relatively large lateral alignment errors of the fibre, thus permitting utilisation of piece-parts with relaxed radial tolerances. The connector can be assembled directly onto laser pigtails or rack splitters without the need for splices.

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J. C. Challans, S. J. Ashby, and A. Carter "Expanded-Beam Singlemode Connector", Proc. SPIE 0522, Fibre Optics '85, (22 August 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946214

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