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Overview of Rare Earth Doped Fibers, Applications and Fabrication
Rare earth doped fibers have become ubiquitous in our society used for making fiber-based lasers and optical amplifiers. In this presentation, we provide an overview of what rare earth doped fibers are, and why rare earths are used as a dopant.
In general bend insensitive fiber has allowed a much broader manufacturing envelope to be used but the question to be answered is, are we coming closer to a failure edge than we recognize? This webinar investigates the benefits and pitfalls of the bend insensitive optical fiber. How this will change our concept of handling the fiber and how to design the cables that contain the fiber, termination practices, and overall installation changes is explored. Additionally, how all the benefits have been taken advantage of by the various stages in cable design installation and termination and where they may or may not cause a problem are discussed.
Cable and Connectivity: Overview of the Physical Layer
Optical fiber and cable are the key building blocks of the passive plant. Proper construction of the physical layer provides a good foundation for the information highway. This webinar discusses cable standards and specifications, the importance of qualifying the right cable for the environment and how to take advantage of the latest “easy-to-use” connectors and splice products. With product advances in new equipment for installing cable, understanding their performance factors and how to troubleshoot has become critical.
Evaluation of 200mm vs 250mm Coated Fibers for Non-traditional Cable Design
As the demands for smaller, more compact optical and hybrid fiber optic cables increase, many cable designers may choose 200μm coated fibers versus 250μm coated fibers to allow tighter packing density. Existing fiber coating requirements may not provide enough data to properly evaluate the use of 200μm fibers in non-traditional designs where fibers encounter materials and surfaces other than extruded polymers.
Evaluation of Fiber Optic Ripcord Designs and Use Procedures
The use of ripcords in cable designs predates fiber optic cables by many years. In most applications, the installation and use of ripcords is optional and easily understood. However, the rapid and continuing proliferation of cable designs has led to challenges in the design and use of ripcords for longer length jacket removals.
