Fiber bundle termination with reduced fiber-to-fiber pitch

Details Fiber bundle termination with reduced fiber-to-fiber pitch Fiber bundle termination with reduced fiber-to-fiber pitch

2006-09-15

2008-09-02

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber bundle-to-bundle connection

C385S115000

Reexamination Certificate

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07419308

ABSTRACT:
A method of fabrication of a fiber bundle termination with reduced fiber-to-fiber pitch which includes reducing the outside diameter of fibers in the fiber bundle by etching and provides means for preventing breakage of the etched fibers during etching and assembly. A high yield fabrication and assembly process is described.

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