Ultra Low Loss Optical Fiber Cable Assemblies.

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Abstract:

This report describes the progress made from April to November, 1978, in the development of Ultra Low Loss Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies for Time Division Multiplexed TDM. This effort includes the fiber optic cable as well as the connectors needed to terminate them. Optimization of the optical fiber fabrication process is in progress, the objective is to increase the fiber yield against the cable specification. Further ruggedization of the cable is needed in order to achieve the 100 fiber survivability in the impact testing per MIL-C-13777. It is also necessary to keep the excess cabling losses at a minimum. The three sphere connector concept has been selected for full development, and the jeweled ferrule concept as a back up. Author

Author(s):
Smith, John C. ; Thompson, Robert E.
Author Organization(s):
ITT ELECTRO-OPTICAL PRODUCTS DIV ROANOKE VA
Descriptive Note:
Semi-annual rept. Apr-Nov 78,
Pagination:
0040

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAB07-78-C-2922
Project Number(s):
1L162701AH92
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*FIBER OPTICS TRANSMISSION LINES, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, IMPACT TESTS, PROTOTYPES, OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES, LOW LOSS, TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING, CONNECTORS, TRANSMISSION LOSS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
Keyword(s):
ASH92, PE62701A, LPN ITT 36027
Report Date:
1979 May 01