Semi-Automated Measurements Of The Transmission Medium

William M. Simpson; G.Thomas Holmes; Walter F. Love; Miles E. Vance

doi:10.1117/12.956709

21 December 1978 Semi-Automated Measurements Of The Transmission Medium

William M. Simpson, G.Thomas Holmes, Walter F. Love, Miles E. Vance

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Proceedings Volume 0150, Laser and Fiber Optics Communications; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956709
Event: 22nd Annual Technical Symposium, 1978, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The measurement sequence for the characterization of graded-refractive-index optical waveguide fibers in a manufacturing environment is presented. The sequence has been designed for minimum human interaction and high throughput. The optical fibers, characterized by attenuation rate, bandwidth, numerical aperture, and optical core diameter, are measured on a quality assurance system driven by a mini-computer. This semi-automated system, consisting of optical and electronic hardware and software for complete characterization, is described. Finally, the measurement methods and current test conditions are presented.

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William M. Simpson, G.Thomas Holmes, Walter F. Love, and Miles E. Vance "Semi-Automated Measurements Of The Transmission Medium", Proc. SPIE 0150, Laser and Fiber Optics Communications, (21 December 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956709

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