Fiber Splicing
Equipment
Splicing Unit
A close-up of the ferrules, collars, and heating lamp of the fiber splicing machine
More of a side view for perspective
Ferrules
The ferrules are made of quartz, and are V shaped so that they make a hollow square cross-section when mated. This is so the fiber fits between them snugly while it is being fused.
A 2x2 mm square waveguide, 2 ferrules, and heat-shrink used to mount the ferrules and supports to the collars
Splicing Collars
Top collar, with ferrule and support mounted.
Bottom collar, with ferrule and support mounted.
Fibers
Lamp
- The lamp used in the fiber splicing unit is a 25 volt - 250 watt AV/Photo lamp.
Setup
Results
- Testing
- New Collar Design