A ferrule for an optical fiber connector and method for making same

摘要

Disclosed is an improved ferrule for use in an optical fiber connector. It is made of pulverized ceramic material, which includes pulverized zirconia (ZrO2) as a base and at least 0.01 percent by weight of pulverized alumina (Al2O3) to prevent the radius of curvature of the physical contact surface of the ferrule from varying with time. <IMAGE>