Temperature And Vibration Tests On Multimode Fused Star Couplers

R. L. Gravel; A. R. Nelson

doi:10.1117/12.942778

1 August 1984 Temperature And Vibration Tests On Multimode Fused Star Couplers

R. L. Gravel, A. R. Nelson

Proceedings Volume 0479, Fiber Optic Couplers, Connectors, and Splice Technology; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942778
Event: 1984 Technical Symposium East, 1984, Arlington, United States

Abstract

The temperature and vibration effects on the performance of multimode fused couplers is presently of concern to designers of fiber optic systems. To learn more about the performance of biconical taper couplers in certain environments, temperature and vibration tests were made on multiport star couplers according to some of the procedures in three military standard tests. An operating temperature test and a thermal shock test was made from +20°C to +85°C and from -20°C to +90°C, respectively. A vibration test was performed according to MIL-STD-5422. The three star couplers tested were fabricated at Aetna Telecommunications Laboratories and have 100/140 um core/clad diameter graded index fiber. The results of measurements made during temperature and vibration tests indicate that multiport fused couplers are stable, rugged and reliable components when properly packaged and assembled.

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R. L. Gravel and A. R. Nelson "Temperature And Vibration Tests On Multimode Fused Star Couplers", Proc. SPIE 0479, Fiber Optic Couplers, Connectors, and Splice Technology, (1 August 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942778

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