Apparatus for, and method of, forming a low stress tight fit of

Details Apparatus for, and method of, forming a low stress tight fit of Apparatus for, and method of, forming a low stress tight fit of

1997-06-20

1999-12-14

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

G02B 600, G02B 636

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active

06000858&

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes at least one optical fiber device including a region, and a ferrule having an aperture therethrough filled with a metal alloy securing material therein. The metal alloy securing material is softened responsive to application of energy thereto, and the region of the optical fiber device is inserted therethrough for securing to the aperture of the ferrule.

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