Novel Field Installable Connector for Optical Fiber Wire

摘要

We have developed new field installable connector which is directly attachable to optical fiber wires. The developed connector consists of two types; plug type and socket type, and employs brand new connecting interface suitable for small space placement. We also aimed to improve connector assemblability for easy, quick and sure connection. We examined initial optical characteristics, mechanical and environmental reliabilities of the connector and confirmed favorable characteristics. In this paper, we discuss about features, structures and characteristics of new developed connector.