Microscope for examining the surface finish of fiber optic ends
US4671629A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3863
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surface inspection microscope for examining the surface finish of a fiber optic end, the microscope including a fitting for attaching the end of a fiber optic connector, an eyepiece for viewing the fiber optic end, a light source within the microscope for transmitting light along the length of the optic cable, and reflector means for positioning against the opposite end of the fiber optic cable to reflect light from the light source back along the length of the fiber optic cable thereby enhancing the contrast between the end of the fiber optic core and the cladding material which surrounds the core.
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