Optical fiber connector bypass device and method using same

Details Optical fiber connector bypass device and method using same Optical fiber connector bypass device and method using same

1993-12-29

1995-08-08

Healy, Brian

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Movable coupler

385 16, 385 24, 385 36, 385 70, 385 71, 385 73, 385 65, 385 18, G02B 634, G02B 636

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054406552

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for changing the path of an optical signal are disclosed. An optical bypass device having an optical input and output, and a waveguiding region optically connecting the input and output, is used to form a multiplicity of improved connectors and switches. In a first embodiment of the device, the waveguiding region comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces. In a second embodiment, the waveguiding region comprises a core of optically suitable material and a layer of cladding, where the relationship between the refractive index of the core and cladding is such that an optical signal may be guided by the core. The optical bypass device is integrated, with and without actuating means, into various connectors to provide loopback of an optical signal when a connector is demated.

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