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===Testing===
 
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Revision as of 20:25, 20 November 2012

Equipment

Splicing Unit

Ferrules

The ferrules are made of quartz, and are V shaped so that they make a hollow square length when mated. This is so the fiber fits between them snugly while it is being fused.

Splicing Collars

Fibers

Lamp

  • The lamp used in the fiber splicing unit is a 25 volt - 250 watt AV/Photo lamp.

Setup

Results

Testing

New Collar Design