Fiber Splicing

Equipment

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.

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

Splicing Collars

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  Top collar, with ferrule and support mounted.

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  Bottom collar, with ferrule and support mounted.

Fibers

• Properties of St. Gobain double-clad fibers

Lamp

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

Results

• Testing
  • Early Fiber Splicing Attempts