Apparatus For Alignment of A Multicore Fiber in A Multifiber Connector And Method of Using Same

摘要

A multicore fiber alignment apparatus is described, having a chassis into which is mounted ferrule-holding means for holding a multicore fiber ferrule having one or more capillaries extending therethrough. Fiber-holding means for holding one or more multicore fibers in position to be mounted into the ferrule, such that each multicore fiber extends through a respective ferrule capillary. Means are provided for monitoring the rotation angle of each multicore fiber within its respective capillary, relative to a reference rotational orientation. Means are further provided for rotating each of the multicore fibers within its respective capillary. The rotational orientation of each multicore fiber is fixed when its rotation angle is equal to zero.

主权项

1. A multicore fiber alignment apparatus, comprising:
a chassis into which is mounted ferrule-holding means for holding a multicore fiber ferrule having one or more capillaries extending therethrough; fiber-holding means for holding one or more multicore fibers in position to be mounted into the ferrule, such that each multicore fiber extends through a respective ferrule capillary; means for monitoring the rotational orientation of each multicore fiber within its respective capillary, relative to a reference rotational orientation; means for rotating each of the multicore fibers within its respective capillary; and means for fixing the rotational orientation of each multicore fiber when its angular rotation is aligned with the reference rotational orientation, within a selected tolerance.