Fiber Optic Connections Series
The Fiber Optic Connections Series is designed as a tutorial about fiber optic connectors for those who may not be experts in the actual connection portion of a system or may not fully understand the role of the connection in overall system performance. These videos should provide a basic framework for fiber optic connectors as well as the motivation of why an interferometer, like FiBO, is a valuable tool for assessing fiber optic connections.
Chapter 3
End Face Geometry
This video discusses how the shape of the ferrule, the physical part that actually provides the connection, plays in connection performance.
Video Takeaways
- Endface geometry is critical for minimizing reflections
- Different types of endface polishes
- 70% of connection failures are due to contamination and damage
- Keeping connections clean is critically important