A novel feedback control method has been developed for an automated splicer using a CO2 laser as the heating element. The feedback method employs a sensor for laser beam power and CMOS cameras as sensors for fiber luminescence which is directly related to glass temperature. The CO2 laser splicer with this type of feedback system provides a consistent platform for the fiber laser and bio-medical industry for fabrication of fused glass components such as tapers, couplers, combiners, mode-field adaptors, and fusion splices. With such a closed loop feedback system, both splice loss and peak-to-peak taper ripple are greatly reduced.
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This white paper details AFL compounds for applications in transmission compression accessories for standard operating temperatures and for elevated operating temperatures.
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This white paper covers three distinct advantages of using AFL's TAPLINK wedge connectors when compared to alternate connectors.

This white paper explains the different algorithms for LMA fiber core alignment and the different verification methods of core offset at the splice point for different LMA fibers.

Executive Summary from a series of AFL webinars that discusses the advantages of a ribbon architecture.

Executive Summary from a series of AFL webinars that discusses the advantages of a ribbon architecture.

Read this white paper to learn how the new ANSI-qualified AFL SOLO HD compression system utilizes a specialized core grip to eliminate speculation from the compression process and more.

White paper will show how a metal-coated fiber is capable of withstanding temperatures up to 500°C.

A white paper discusses using Anti-rotational devices (ARD) in optical ground wire (OPGW) installations.

The white paper explores the advantages and typical applications of single-jacket and double-jacket ADSS cable designs.

Increasing the fiber count in each individual buffer tube to 24 fibers reduces the size, weight, and cost of the ADSS cable.

AFL investigates and documents each aspect of the cable joining and the ribbon fiber splicing process of ultra-high density fiber optic cable in data center applications and new access networks.

This white paper aims to educate the industry on the different splicer technologies, using technical and data differentiators as opposed to marketing verbiage.

En el mundo de las empalmadoras, Fujikura fue el primero en utilizar tecnología de Bluetooth en una manera que se traduce en verdaderos ahorros monetarios.

Selecting the best bonding assembly configuration is dependent on proximity from the termination or suspension hardware to the support structure, terrain and wind conditions and tower hardware.

This white paper will introduce the larger categories of splice loss estimation methods and applications to better explain in context how the Fujikura's 41S splicer estimation technique performs.

This white paper explores the options electric utilities have to bring fiber deeper into their networks and AFL's FOLLOW THE POWER® approach.

Cost study: Compared to a traditional splicer-cleaver combination, a Bluetooth-enabled splicer/cleaver combination produce a 76% cost of ownership reduction and weeks of time reclaimed.

Demonstration of low attenuation metal-coated optical fiber and cable capable of withstanding temperatures up to 500°C. Performance will be validated by using a DTS instrument to measure temperature.

This paper will further explore some of the advantages of using ADSS cable as opposed to a strand and lash fiber cable for aerial electric utility applications.

This paper presents results obtained by using the high thermal expansion coefficient of the ZBLAN fiber to encapsulate a smaller SiO2 fiber.