Every step requires precision, starting with the core rod.This is the third in FOC's new series on doped fiber technology.The first article, "Rare Earth Doped Fibers," reviewed the main methods for making doped-fiber preforms.The second article, "Thulium...
MT ferrules require different polishing procedures.In Part 1 of this series, we covered the use of films with pressure-sensitive adhesives.In Part 2, we covered films for polishing zirconia ferrules.In this article, we focus on the special products needed to ...
The fiber optic assemblies - patch cords, pigtails, and terminated truck cables - have a series of standards to comply with today's installations into high-speed networks and telco applications.From an industry standpoint, there are a series of requirements ...
Recognizing that there are quite a few connectors on the market that are actively being used in fiber optic installations, there are also some older types and discontinued connectors, not being used in the mainstream of data and telco markets, but used in more...
Part 2: Introduction to Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Manufacturing.Key components of Fiber Optic Connectors and Key Specifications of Connectors.This article series introduces engineers and technicians to various aspects of the production process to manufacture ...
In September 2019, FOC posted an article explaining the difference between mechanical and fusion splices. Fiber Optic Cable Splicing Explained. Fusion splicing is joining two fibers together by melting the two fibers together.Result is a ...
FOC has posted several articles on cleaning and inspection in recent years.Two recent ones were Ensuring Clean Fiber Connections, and The Art of Cleaning.The first article cites IEC standard 61300-3-35, which covers visual inspection techniques and ...
This new series of articles from FOC will focus on the production of rare earth-doped fiber.The first article in this series, Rare Earth Doped Fibers, discussed the evolution of the main processes for making doped fiber preforms.This article discusses ...
Errors in epoxy processes (mixing, dispensing / application, curing schedules, etc.) can lead to premature bond failures which negatively impact the reliability of any cable assembly.In response to our industry needs for the most timely information and ...
Believe it or not, rare earth doped optical fiber has been around for about 60 years.Eli Snitzer was the first to report on laser action in a neodymium-doped silicate glass fiber emitting at 1.06 µm back in 1961.This was the first demonstration of laser...
