System and instrument to verify routing and measure insertion losses of multiple fiber optic assemblies
US7113267B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M11/335
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument and method is provided for verifying the routing of and measuring the insertion losses of multiple fiber optic assemblies. Each light source launches the same amount of light power into each fiber. Correcting factors are provided for the responsivity of each detector. Optical switches are avoided. Calibration of base optical powers is reduced and made independent of the cable assembly. Base optical power is equalized for all fibers. A responsive correction is also provided for all detectors. The number of times that the connectors are mated and unmated is also reduced.
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