Fiber Optic Connector Inspection

Reliability and performance of a fiber optic link largely depends on the quality of interconnects. Contaminated connectors can cause the mating surfaces to separate leading to high insertion loss and back-reflection. Furthermore, some dirt particles can even scratch or dig into the glass causing permanent damage to the end-face of the connector. Therefore, inspection of fiber optic connectors should be performed whenever a connection is to be made.

ST-IIS Interferometric Inspection System

The interferometric inspection system (ST-IIS-xxxx) specifically designed for checking the surface quality and flatness of your cleaved or polished fibers. The interferometer has proved itself in Research, Production and QA over and over and the feedback we get from users indicates that they value these features:

Features & Benefits

• 3 different fields, depending on the application

• Arden, Vytran, Fujikura/AFL, Furukawa/FITEL, and PK holders

• End angle/radius of curvature estimation

• Inspect and Fringe modes

• Flat and angled ends

• User calibration facility

Applications

• Precision cleaver manufacture

• Cleaver maintenance

• Laser manufacture

• Medical device manufacturing

• Fiber R&D

• Development and testing of angled cleaves and cleavers

• Device pig tailing

• LDF cleaver manufacturer/maintenance

• Fiber ribbon inspection

• Fiber end cap manufacture

Specifications

Flexible software
The ST-IIS comes with an efficient software package containing controls to switch between fringe and inspect mode built in. It also allows users to grab and save images for later use. The report generator enables users to include up to 20 cleave images in one report along with comments. Other features include � intensity line profile, intensity histogram, auto-optimization of intensity, end angle estimation, radius of curvature estimation, psuedo-color rendering and review of stored images.

ST-MPX Encircled flux meter

Encircled Flux is now widely accepted as the preferred way to specify modal filling by IEEE, TIA and IEC. Measurement of Encircled Flux is defined in FOTP-203 � the �Modal Explorer� is the most standards-compliant measurement system available today and has been chosen by major standards labs in the USA and Europe as the basis for their critical measurements

Its compact size and solid design make it the tool of choice in cable makers, fiber optic instrument companies and VCSEL, laser and LED source makers. In use in factories every day, major players in the industry rely on the Modal Explorer. The Modal Explorer is available for measurements at 850 and 1300nm as well as other custom wavelengths. Modal Explorer makes measurement of Encircled Flux easy and accurate, and it complies with international standards.

But if you are measuring laser-based transmission light sources for multi-mode systems you may need to use a test jumper assembly and fiber shaker in order to avoid �speckle�. Industry standards, for example IEEE 802.3aq and FOTP�203, call for the use of a mechanical fiber shaker. The Fiber Shaker (ST-MPX-SR3 option) reduces speckle by changing the differential path length of the modes in the fiber. The fiber is shaken continuously to allow the speckle to be averaged out. This will ensure sufficient repeatability for the measurement of the Encircled Flux

Features & Benefits

• End face inspection mode with focus indicator to give better repeatability from operator to operator

• Power monitor - optimize light throughput and modal conditions simultaneously

• Real-time measurement - adjust modal conditions easily as well as increase productivity

• Internal LED with fully filled launch condition

• USB2.0 connection gives portability - with the optional carrying case plus a laptop computer

• Optional geometrical calibration artefact to enable user calibration of MPX

Applications

• Source and patchcord characterization for IEC11801 and TIA/EIA568 LAN testing

• VCSEL characterization for Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3

• Mode-scrambler and mode-filter characterization

• Connector inspection n Measure sources to IEC 61280-4-1

• Alignment of pig-tailed light sources
   

Specifications

ST-MPX-SR3 Fiber Shaker

The ST-MPX-SR3 Fiber Shaker reduces speckle by changing the differential path length of the various modes in the fiber. The fiber is shaken continuously during the measurement to allow the speckle to be averaged out. This will ensure sufficient repeatability for the measurement of the Encircled Flux.

The ST-MPX-SR3 Fiber Shaker has two channels. One channel contains OM1 (62.5/125 �m Graded Index fiber) and the other OM2 (50/125 �m Graded Index fiber). Each channel has an input and output port fitted with FC/PC connectors as standard.

Features

• Small size

• Dual fiber inputs: OM1 and Om2

• Low noise

• Light weight

• Shake frequency at 10Hz

Specification

Fiber Optic Connector Inspection device (portable)

The Fiber Optic Connector Inspection is an intelligent handheld video microscope suitable for inspection of patch cords, bulkhead receptacles and a variety of connectors found in fiber optic communication systems.

�         3.5-inch TFT color display

�         Well-centered, high resolution image

�         Image capture and storage

�         Instant video recording

�         250/200x Magnification

�         4x Digital zoom

�         Standard tips (SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000)

�         USB plug-and-play

Fiber Optic Connector Inspection device (USB)

The Fiber Optic Connector Inspection is an intelligent handheld video microscope suitable for inspection of patch cords, bulkhead receptacles and a variety of connectors found in fiber optic communication systems.

�         Plug and Play capability

�         Device Driver not required

�         Supports Usb 1.1/2.0

�        Compatible with all current versions of Windows

�        Well-centered, high resolution image

�         400/250/200X Magnification

�         Standard tips (SC, FC, ST, LC, MU, E2000)

Specification

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