Ultraviolet-cured coatings for optical fibers: the effect of coating design on fiber reliability

Martin R. Edwards; Beverley A. Brown; S. Johnson; J. A. Waller; A. M. Delaney

doi:10.1117/12.168617

1 March 1994 Ultraviolet-cured coatings for optical fibers: the effect of coating design on fiber reliability

Martin R. Edwards, Beverley A. Brown, S. Johnson, J. A. Waller, A. M. Delaney

Proceedings Volume 2074, Fiber Optics Reliability and Testing: Benign and Adverse Environments; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.168617
Event: Optical Tools for Manufacturing and Advanced Automation, 1993, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Optical fibers may experience conditions which are potentially damaging to the protective coatings. They may be subjected to high temperature, high humidity environments, or come into contact with water, solvents, or various household chemicals. It is important that fiber properties such as strip force, coating adhesion, transmission properties, and fiber strength are maintained after exposure to such conditions. Aspects of coating design, and how these relate to fiber reliability, are discussed.

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Martin R. Edwards, Beverley A. Brown, S. Johnson, J. A. Waller, and A. M. Delaney "Ultraviolet-cured coatings for optical fibers: the effect of coating design on fiber reliability", Proc. SPIE 2074, Fiber Optics Reliability and Testing: Benign and Adverse Environments, (1 March 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.168617

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