Low bend loss quasi-single-mode optical fiber and optical fiber line

US7526169B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CORNING INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Scott Robertson Bickham · Corning, US
• Dana Craig Bookbinder · Corning, US
• Jeffrey J Englebert · Corning, US
• Ming-Jun Li · Horseheads, US
• Mark Alan McDermott · Horseheads, US
• Pushkar Tandon · Corning, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 16, 2007
• Grant date: Apr 28, 2009
• Expiry date: Dec 22, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B6/14
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Quasi-single mode optical waveguide fibers are disclosed that are bend resistant and capable of providing single mode transmission, for example at wavelengths greater than 1260 nm when the fundamental mode of optical energy is launched into the core of the fiber. Optical fiber line incorporating quasi-single mode optical waveguide fiber is also disclosed. Jumpers, or patchcords, utilizing quasi-single mode optical waveguide fiber are also disclosed herein.