Uniform Evaluation Of Multichannel, Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors For Tactical Applications

M. D. Drake; F. Gomes; M. Lesnick; G. W. StyskaI; V. E. Kalomiris

doi:10.1117/12.934009

22 March 1983 Uniform Evaluation Of Multichannel, Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors For Tactical Applications

M. D. Drake, F. Gomes, M. Lesnick, G. W. StyskaI, V. E. Kalomiris

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Proceedings Volume 0355, Fiber Optics: Short-Haul and Long-Haul Measurements and Applications I; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.934009
Event: 26th Annual Technical Symposium, 1982, San Diego, United States

Abstract

This paper describes an evaluation of candidate multichannel, hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors under uniform, and where possible, standard conditions. Connectors manufactured by TRW, Bell-Northern, Hughes, ITT-STL (Ptarmigan) and ITT-Cannon were tested. The optical insertion loss was measured while the connectors underwent (1) normal mating, (2) repetitive mating, (3) strain relief flexing, (4) temperature cycling, (5) connector-to-cable tensile stress and, (6) connector-to-connector tensile stress. In addition, the candidate connectors were rated by attributes for (1) mating forces, (2) alignment ease, (3) cleaning, (4) handling damage, and (5) human factors.

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M. D. Drake, F. Gomes, M. Lesnick, G. W. StyskaI, and V. E. Kalomiris "Uniform Evaluation Of Multichannel, Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors For Tactical Applications", Proc. SPIE 0355, Fiber Optics: Short-Haul and Long-Haul Measurements and Applications I, (22 March 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.934009

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