Optical connector

Details Optical connector Optical connector

1996-02-28

1999-09-07

Ngo, Hung N.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

385 60, G02B 638

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059499370

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector according to the present invention is comprised of a ferrule having at least one optical fiber and a plurality of guide holes, and a plurality of guide pins each being inserted in each of the holes. The guide pin is capable of being attached into and detached from the hole. At least one of an inner diameter of the guide hole and an outer diameter of the guide pin change the longitudinal direction thereof, and at least a part of the guide pin is in contact with the guide hole.

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Satake et al, "Very Small Single-Mode Ten-Fiber Connector", Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 6, No. 2, Feb. 1988, pp. 269-272.

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