Contamination effects in single-mode optical fiber connectors

Geoff M. Proudley; Henry J. White

doi:10.1117/12.2018074

31 May 2013 Contamination effects in single-mode optical fiber connectors

Geoff M. Proudley, Henry J. White

Proceedings Volume 8720, Photonic Applications for Aerospace, Commercial, and Harsh Environments IV; 87200W (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018074
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

The use of singlemode fibers on aircraft has been limited due to the perceived robustness of the connection and cost implications compared to multi-mode fiber systems. However, single-mode fibers are required for certain functions such as wavelength division multiplexing, analogue RF over fiber and fiber Bragg grating systems for structural health monitoring. In this paper a selection of connectors using singlemode fibers have been assessed for their operation in the presence of contaminants, both particulate and fluid. Butt-coupled connectors and expanded-beam type connectors were assessed under the same conditions. The results have shown that different connector designs behave differently in the presence of contamination but no single design could perform well over all test conditions. The results of the tests will be presented and discussed.

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Geoff M. Proudley and Henry J. White "Contamination effects in single-mode optical fiber connectors", Proc. SPIE 8720, Photonic Applications for Aerospace, Commercial, and Harsh Environments IV, 87200W (31 May 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018074

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