Flexible automation of fiber optical connector assembly

Claus Scholpp; Alexander Ankele

doi:10.1117/12.305474

20 April 1998 Flexible automation of fiber optical connector assembly

Claus Scholpp, Alexander Ankele

Proceedings Volume 3289, Micro-Optics Integration and Assemblies; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305474
Event: Optoelectronics and High-Power Lasers and Applications, 1998, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Today's assembly of fiber-optic connectors is characterized by a high manual assembly share. Because of the dimensions of the fiber and the ferrule in the range of 125 micrometers , high precision in the assembly process is required,especially concerning the insertion process of the fiber into the glue- filled ferrule. Still, at present there is no implementation of a process monitoring in the connector assembly to guarantee high and reproducible quality. We will present an assembly cell for an automated insertion process with integrated process monitoring and finally discuss the theoretical aspects behind the process monitoring.

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Claus Scholpp and Alexander Ankele "Flexible automation of fiber optical connector assembly", Proc. SPIE 3289, Micro-Optics Integration and Assemblies, (20 April 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305474

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