Precision molded plastic ferrules for single-mode optical fibers

Melvin H. Johnson; Frank M. Willis

doi:10.1117/12.165706

15 December 1993 Precise molded plastic ferrules for single-mode optical fibers

Melvin H. Johnson, Frank M. Willis

Proceedings Volume 1992, Miniature and Micro-Optics and Micromechanics; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165706
Event: SPIE's 1993 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1993, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

A unique process has been developed to mold precision plastic optical ferrules using a DuPont proprietary liquid crystal polymer. Optical performance of the plastic ferrules is similar to ceramic ferrules for single mode applications. This paper describes the unique molding process, the polymer system, and the optical performance of this novel plastic ferrule.

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Melvin H. Johnson and Frank M. Willis "Precise molded plastic ferrules for single-mode optical fibers", Proc. SPIE 1992, Miniature and Micro-Optics and Micromechanics, (15 December 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165706

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