NITINOL Interconnect Device for Optical Fiber Waveguides

摘要

Two different interconnect devices for optical fibers have been developed. Each uses the shape memory effect alloy 'NITINOL'. The simpler of the two is of tubular design and accommodates fibers as small as 200 micron diameter. The more complex multi-component design accommodates 125 micron diameter fibers. The complex design is simpler to use, easier to manufacture and lower in cost. It permits less than 1 db loss and is re-matable. A description of NITINOL manufacture is given. (Author)