QUESTION: How residue based contamination cause signal loss between a mated connector pair?
ANSWER:
Residues that enter the signal path are changing the transmission medium the light signal travels through. The residue will have different refractive index...
QUESTION: What happens if there are dust particles on one of the connector end faces during the connector mating process?
ANSWER:
Mating connectors with dust will embed the debris into the ferrule end face causing permanent scratches and pits. The way to...
QUESTION: How dust based contamination cause signal loss between a mated connector pair?
ANSWER:
Dust particles that are not removed will interfere with the signal’s path as the light passes between the two mated fibers. The light from the outgoing...
QUESTION: How does an electrostatic charge get onto a fiber optic ferrule and how does that create contamination issues?
ANSWER:
The electrostatic charge that gets onto a ferrule is usually caused by contract friction also known as triboelectric charging....
QUESTION: Why do I need to clean my fiber optic connectors before mating?
ANSWER:
It is critical to clean both end of the connector pair to prevent damage during the mating process and get the optimal optical performance. Contamination that is not removed...
QUESTION: Why is it a bad idea to dip the cleaning tip of a mechanical click cleaner directly into the cleaning fluid when doing a wet to dry cleaning process?
ANSWER:
All of the mechanical click cleaners currently on the market use a synthetic woven fabric...
QUESTION: I need information on cleaning and repairing TOSA/ROSA devices. Is this something you can help them with?
ANSWER:
We have done design work on the TE transceivers in the past. Depending on the internals you are able to clean (more or...
QUESTION: What is the best way for doing a wet to dry cleaning process using a mechanical click cleaner and cleaning fluid? We purchased Stickler MicroCare from you.
ANSWER:
The best way to do a wet to dry cleaning is to use a minimal amount of the...
QUESTION: How does dust contamination negatively impact a mated connector pair and where does it come from?
ANSWER:
Dust is the most common contaminate that negatively impacts optical connectors. The dust particulates that are in the contact of...
QUESTION: What is OCETS Plus?
ANSWER:
OCETS Plus is an Environmental Test System. An integrated automated test facilities for testing long-term reliability of optical components while subjected to environmental stress conditions in a...
