MINIATURE BEND SPLICE IN OPTICAL FIBERS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME.

摘要

A fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path is provided. A first optical fiber (12) having a first end portion (16), and a second optical fiber (14) having a second end portion (18) are joined at a fusion splice (24). A miniature bend (26) is formed in the region of the fusion splice. The device is particularly useful for routing optical fibers in the field. A method of forming such a miniature bend in a fusion splice region between two optical fibers is also provided.