Microscope for examining the surface finish of fiber optic ends

Details Microscope for examining the surface finish of fiber optic ends Microscope for examining the surface finish of fiber optic ends

1984-04-26

1987-06-09

Sikes, William L.

Optics: measuring and testing

Range or remote distance finding

With photodetection

350 9610, 350507, 356 731, G02B 2100, G01N 2100

Patent

active

046716297

ABSTRACT:
A surface inspection microscope for examining the surface finish of a fiber optic end, the microscope including a fitting for attaching the end of a fiber optic connector, an eyepiece for viewing the fiber optic end, a light source within the microscope for transmitting light along the length of the optic cable, and reflector means for positioning against the opposite end of the fiber optic cable to reflect light from the light source back along the length of the fiber optic cable thereby enhancing the contrast between the end of the fiber optic core and the cladding material which surrounds the core.

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patent: 4527870 (1985-07-01), Esmay
patent: 4595265 (1986-06-01), Hodgson et al.
Burtsev et al, "Projection Instrument for Inspecting Glass-Fiber Bundles" Sov. J. of Opt. Tech. vol. 48, No. 2, 2/81, pp. 78-79.
Hillerich, "On Site Location of Optical Fiber Defects . . . Pro. of 26th Int. Wire and Cable Sym. Cherry Hill, USA 11/77, pp. 373-379.

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