Fiber Splicing

Equipment

Ferrules

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  A 2x2 mm square waveguide, 2 ferrules, and heat-shrink used to mount the ferrules and supports

Splicing Collars

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  Top collar, with ferrule and support mounted.

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  Bottom collar, with ferrule and support mounted.

Top collar, with ferrule and support mounted.

Bottom collar, with ferrule and support mounted.

Fibers

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  An unsuccessful attempt at splicing a 2x2 mm square fiber.

An unsuccessful attempt at splicing a 2x2 mm square fiber.

Lamp

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