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Double eccentric connectors for optical fibers.

H Tsuchiya, H Nakagome, N Shimizu

|February 20, 2010

Summary

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This study presents an improved optical fiber connector using a double eccentric adjusting mechanism. This innovative design significantly reduces connection loss to 0.20 dB, enhancing signal integrity in fiber optic systems.

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Area of Science:

Photonics and Optical Engineering
Telecommunications Technology

Background:

Optical fiber connectors are crucial for reliable data transmission.
Minimizing connection loss is essential for high-performance fiber optic networks.
Existing connectors face challenges with core displacement and fiber axis tilt.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an optical fiber connector with a novel double eccentric adjusting mechanism.
To quantify the impact of various impairment factors on connection loss.
To improve the average connection loss and reduce signal reflection.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a double eccentric tube adjusting mechanism in an optical fiber connector.
Evaluation of tolerable impairment values for factors causing connection loss.
Quantitative analysis of connection loss attributed to core displacement and fiber axis tilt.
Integration of a transparent thin film to reduce reflection.

Main Results:

Achieved an average connection loss of 0.57 dB between step index multimode fibers without matching material.
Identified mutual core displacement and fiber axis tilt as primary contributors to connection loss.
Reduced signal reflection to approximately -25 dB using a transparent thin film.
Improved the average connection loss to about 0.20 dB with the thin film integration.

Conclusions:

The double eccentric adjusting mechanism effectively minimizes optical fiber connection loss.
Quantitative analysis provides insights into factors affecting connector performance.
The integration of a transparent thin film further enhances connector efficiency by reducing reflection.