Optical fiber connector and articles connected therewith

Details Optical fiber connector and articles connected therewith Optical fiber connector and articles connected therewith

1984-08-13

1987-05-05

Sikes, William L.

350 9621, 350 9622, 350 9624, G02B 636, G02B 640

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046627138

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber connector of the continuous groove type comprising a substrate with a multiplicity of fiber-receiving grooves thereon, and a cover member comprising compliant fiber-contacting material having a modulus of elasticity less than about 10.sup.6 psi (less than about 6.9 GPa), preferably less than 10.sup.5 psi. Connectors according to the invention can have low loss, and low added loss during thermal cycling. In a particular preferred embodiment, the substrate is a molded plastic part, and the compliant material is an adhesive-backed polyester film.

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GTE Products Literature on Elastomeric Splice, "Sylvania Connector Products" 2 pp. (No date).

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