Design and performance of a modular jack type Mini-MT connector for high-density optical duplex connection

We have developed a modular jack type Mini-MT that employs a compact two-fiber ferrule in a housing. The connector mechanism is similar to that of a conventional electric modular jack type connector. The connector also has a locking mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection and a high packaging...

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Published inIEEE photonics technology letters Vol. 11; no. 9; pp. 1147 - 1149
Main Authors Takaya, M., Nagasawa, S., Murakami, Y., Hatano, S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.09.1999
Subjects
Connectors
Insertion loss
Lifting equipment
Optical design
Optical devices
Optical fiber devices
Optical losses
Packaging machines
Plugs
Security
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Summary:We have developed a modular jack type Mini-MT that employs a compact two-fiber ferrule in a housing. The connector mechanism is similar to that of a conventional electric modular jack type connector. The connector also has a locking mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection and a high packaging density of 2 fibers/cm/sup 2/. Fabricated connectors for single-mode two-fiber ribbons exhibit a low insertion loss of 0.17 dB and a high return loss of more than 40 dB.
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ISSN:1041-1135
1941-0174
DOI:10.1109/68.784231