광커넥터의 접합부 스크래치가 광손실에 미치는 영향

Abstract

It is well known that the geometric defects such as scratches, pits, and cracks are the major sources of optical losses generated in the endface of optical connectors. Moreover, the detrimental effect by these defects becomes worse when the optical connectors are exposed to the atmosphere, especially moisture. This paper presents the quantitative measurement of the optical losses by these defects (especially the most common defect ; scratches) and assesses the environmental degradation of optical performance of optical connectors