Optical fiber connector and method of assembling same

Details Optical fiber connector and method of assembling same Optical fiber connector and method of assembling same

1986-08-27

1987-12-15

Lee, John

350 9620, 350 9615, G02B 638

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047128623

ABSTRACT:
Fiber optic connectors typically have a light reflection occurring at the fiber to air interface. This reflection may be minimized by a connector having a supporting means with an opening therethrough, a pellicle and having first and second major surfaces wherein the first major surface is attached to the supporting means and extends over the opening and a low refection coating on the second major surface. The connector may be assembled by supporting the fiber and positioning the pellicle such that the end face of the fiber is adjacent the first major surface. The connector may also be assembled by forming the supporting means, forming the pellicle and attaching the pellicle to the supporting means such that the pellicle extends over the opening.

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