Fiber Optic Coating System Effect Upon Fiber Performance

摘要

UV Curable Fiber Optic coating systems from the three largest suppliers were analyzed by an independent industry authority. The purpose of the study was to determine and provide objective evidence of commercial coating systems relative strengths and weaknesses. Commercial fibers were purchased on the open market and submitted to Telcordia (Bellcore) for testing per the basic GR-20 [2] standard test schedule. The results of those tests show that there are some differential benefits provided by different coating systems. All of the coating system choices passed the GR-20 requirements. However, within those allowable results, the coating system choice can affect where within the specification the results lie.