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Question:
Is the SC Connector available in both single-mode and multi-mode configurations?
Answer:
Yes, the SC Connector is available in both single-mode and multi-mode configurations. The SC features a square shape, a 2.5mm ferrule compatible with FC and ST...
Question: Where are the SC Connector's interface standards outlined?
Answer:
The SC Connector's interface standards are outlined in IEC 61754-4 and TIA-604-3 and end face geometry in IEC 61755-3-1.
This connector's development paralleled the introduction of PC...
Question: What are the key features of LC Connectors?
Answer:
Some of the key features of LC Connectors include:
A small form-factor ideal for high-density applications.
Compatibility with both single-mode and multimode optical fiber.
Low...
Question: Who developed the first LC Connectors and are they the same design now?
Answer:
LC Connectors, also known as Lucent Connectors, are also referred to as “Little Connector” or “Local Connector”, were developed by Lucent Technologies in 1994 as a...
Question: Is the assembly of LC Connectors the same as SC Connectors or does it require different equipment?
Answer:
Assembly of the LC Connector mirrors that of SC Connector, though it requires specific equipment and processes due to the 1.25mm ferrule...
Question: What applications are SC Connectors preferred for?
Answer:
These connectors are favored for their cost-effectiveness and push-pull mechanism, particularly in Passive Optical Networks (PONs), converters, and telecom applications, often using APC...
QUESTION: Do you have a process for making double-clad fibers?
ANSWER:
Yes. In addition to providing process information on the Halide system, we can also provide process information on preform fabrication, stretching and sleeving operations, preform shaping,...
QUESTION: Do you provide process information for running the Halide system?
ANSWER:
Yes, we will provide the process information and instruction required to prepare a batch of anhydrous rare earth chloride, and a typical process recipe for an industry standard Yb...
QUESTION: What about OH incorporation, background loss?
ANSWER:
The OH incorporation in the core glass is typically about ¼ of a PPM which will give a water peak at 1380 nm of approximately 15 dB/km. The background loss of the fiber in the windows where the rare...
QUESTION: How do you control the concentrations of the various dopants?
ANSWER:
Concentrations of the dopants used in the Halide system are controlled using gas flow rates as well as temperature, just as is done with the standard MCVD system.
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