Tension-based methods for forming bandwidth tuned optical fibers for bi-modal optical data transmission
US12151964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/57
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of forming a bandwidth-tuned optical fiber for short-length data transmission systems include establishing a relationship between a change Δτ in a modal delay τ, a change ΔT in a draw tension T and a change Δλ in a BM wavelength λ of light in a BM wavelength range from 840 nm and 1100 nm for a test optical fiber drawn from a preform and that supports BM operation at the BM wavelength. The methods also include drawing from either the preform or a closely related preform the bandwidth-tuned optical fiber by setting the draw tension based on the established relationships of the aforementioned parameters so that the bandwidth-tuned optical fiber has a target bandwidth greater than 2 GHz·km at a target wavelength within the BM wavelength range.
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