Optical fiber connector and articles connected therewith
US4662713A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3652
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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