Temperature Dependence of Plastic Clad Silica (PCS) Fiber Characteristics

Peter L. Heinzmann; Rolf U. Hofstetter

doi:10.1117/12.950964

15 April 1986 Temperature Dependence of Plastic Clad Silica (PCS) Fiber Characteristics

Peter L. Heinzmann, Rolf U. Hofstetter

Proceedings Volume 0584, Optical Fiber Characteristics and Standards; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950964
Event: 1985 International Technical Symposium/Europe, 1985, Cannes, France

Abstract

High coupling efficiency, as well as simple connector and coupler technology make plastic clad silica (PCS) fibers very attractive in applications requiring frequent structural adjustment like, for example, Local Area Networks (LAN). However, due to a significant variation of the core-cladding refractive index difference, severe variations of attenuation and band-width within an extended temperature range (-40°C up to +80°C) must be taken into account. The thermal characteristics of PCS fiber are therefore radically different from those of all-glass fibers.

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Peter L. Heinzmann and Rolf U. Hofstetter "Temperature Dependence of Plastic Clad Silica (PCS) Fiber Characteristics", Proc. SPIE 0584, Optical Fiber Characteristics and Standards, (15 April 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950964

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