Connection characteristics of MU-type multicore fiber connector

We have developed a 7-core-fiber connector. We employed Oldham's coupling mechanism inside the MU-type connector plug housing and realized an average attenuation of 0.13 dB and good repeatability for mating cycles.

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Published in2013 IEEE Photonics Society Summer Topical Meeting Series pp. 76 - 77
Main Authors Sakaime, Katsuyoshi, Nagase, Ryo, Watanabe, Kengo, Saito, Tsunetoshi
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.2013
Subjects
Attenuation
Connectors
MU-type optical connector
Multicore fiber
Multicore processing
Optical connector
Optical fiber networks
Optical fibers
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Summary:We have developed a 7-core-fiber connector. We employed Oldham's coupling mechanism inside the MU-type connector plug housing and realized an average attenuation of 0.13 dB and good repeatability for mating cycles.
ISSN:1099-4742
2376-8614
DOI:10.1109/PHOSST.2013.6614460