FIBER ASSEMBLY EMPLOYING PHOTONIC BAND-GAP OPTICAL FIBER

摘要

A fiber assembly having at least one photonic band-gap fiber and opto-electronic devices coupled to the at least one fiber at either end. The opto-electronic devices serve as electrical-to-optical (EO) and optical-to-electrical (OE) converters and provide industry-standard electrical interfaces to respective electronic devices. The photonic band-gap fiber has a hollow core so that light travels through air rather than glass, thereby providing a number of advantages over glass-based optical fiber assemblies used to connect electronic devices. A bent optical fiber coupler for use in the fiber assembly is also disclosed.