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Fusion splices for optical fibers by discharge heating

Hatakeyama et al., 1978

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7547600556500934240
Author
Hatakeyama I
Tsuchiya H
Publication year
Publication venue
Applied Optics

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A new type of electric discharge fusion splicing apparatus for optical fibers offering several advantages is developed and evaluated. An average splicing loss of 0.10 dB is obtained for step-index multimode silica fibers with a 60-μ m core diameter. Tolerances in discharge …
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    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
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    • G02B6/2804—Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals forming multipart couplers without wavelength selective elements, e.g. "T" couplers, star couplers
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    • G02B6/3801—Permanent connections, i.e. wherein fibres are kept aligned by mechanical means
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