Difference between revisions of "Fiber Splicing"
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===New Collar Design=== | ===New Collar Design=== | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 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.
A 2x2 mm square waveguide, 2 ferrules, and heat-shrink used to mount the ferrules and supports to the collars
Splicing Collars
Top collar, with ferrule and support mounted.
Bottom collar, with ferrule and support mounted.
Fibers
Lamp
- The lamp used in the fiber splicing unit is a 25 volt - 250 watt AV/Photo lamp.
Setup
Results
- Testing