Accession Number:

ADP002536

Title:

Fabrication and Evaluation of a High Density Multi Fiber Plastic Connector,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO LTD TOKYO (JAPAN)

Personal Author(s):

• Tachigami,S.
• Ohtake,A.
• Hayashi,T.
• Iso,T.
• Shirasawa,T.

Report Date:

1983-11-17

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

This connector is made by direct-molding a five-fiber tape using transfer-molding machine, so that it may be small in size, high in precision, low in cost, and easy to assemble. This connector has dimensions of 5 mm t x 13 mmW x 10 mmL and fiber space is 0.3 mm and alignment-hole space is 7 mm five fibers of 0.125 mm in diameter and two alignment-holes of 1.4 mm in diameter are positioned in the line in the center of end face. The guide rod which is inserted in the alignment-hole has a diameter of 1.4 mm or - 0.5 micron.

Descriptors:

• *Electric connectors
• *Plastics
• Fabrication
• Test and evaluation
• High density

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE