Low loss splicing method to join silica and fluoride fibers

Li Pei; Xiaowei Dong; Ruifeng Zhao; Chunhui Qi; Reinhard Caspary; Mah Siew Kien; Shuisheng Jian

doi:10.1117/12.745490

21 November 2007 Low loss splicing method to join silica and fluoride fibers

Li Pei, Xiaowei Dong, Ruifeng Zhao, Chunhui Qi, Reinhard Caspary, Mah Siew Kien, Shuisheng Jian

Proceedings Volume 6781, Passive Components and Fiber-based Devices IV; 67814O (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.745490
Event: Asia-Pacific Optical Communications, 2007, Wuhan, China

Abstract

By decreasing the arc power and choosing the optimal arc time, we use the FSM-20PM ARC Fusion Splicer for joining fluoride(ZBLAN) and silica fibers. The best results of the splice loss is 1.58dB, and the results can be improved if the Fusion Splicer with more stable arc power. Then glue connection is used to fix the splicing point, and the minimal loss we measured is 0.14dB. The above results show that it is possible to connect the fluoride and silica fibers by using Fusion Splicer with appropriate arc power and arc time, which will make the fabrication of these splices simpler and easier to be handled.

Citation Download Citation

Li Pei, Xiaowei Dong, Ruifeng Zhao, Chunhui Qi, Reinhard Caspary, Mah Siew Kien, and Shuisheng Jian "Low loss splicing method to join silica and fluoride fibers", Proc. SPIE 6781, Passive Components and Fiber-based Devices IV, 67814O (21 November 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.745490

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available