Computerised Optical Fibre Characterisation,
Abstract
In order to handle large amounts of optical fibre in cable manufacturing a computerised characterisation system was developed. With this system a low skilled operator can perform complete fibre characterisations with a cycle time of less than 5 minutes at a low cost level. This paper describes the integral design of the system with a strong emphasis on accuracy, reduction of measurement costs, flexibility and ease of operation in a normal cable manufacturing environment. The system is capable manufacturing environment. The system is capable of measuring attenuation, bandwidth and effective numerical aperture (choice of 8 wavelengths), length and backscattering of a 12 fibre cable in two consecutive measurement cycles (initial and cut back). (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 17, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002579
Entities
People
- W. L. S. Mathu