Dual directional tap coupler

Details Dual directional tap coupler Dual directional tap coupler

1981-11-18

1983-08-16

Lee, John D.

G02B 514

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043987940

ABSTRACT:
A low-loss fiber optic tap coupler including an optical fiber mounted and adhered to a curved surface and having a clad single fiber core, a planar surface extending partially into and along the fiber through the cladding, a prism mounted on the surface having two reflective surfaces positioned to receive signals from the fiber travelling in opposite directions, and photodiodes mounted adjacent the prism to receive the reflected signals.

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