TAPERED FIBER HOLDER

摘要

The invention provides an optical device wherein a tapered optical fiber is supported on a substrate which is at least partially coated with a polymeric material for protecting the tapered optical fiber during an impact therewith. A spacer is provided for suspendin g the tapered optical fiber over the at least partially coated substrate. The spacer is adjacent t o non-tapered portions of the tapered optical fiber. Advantageously, an adhesive is used as the spacer so as to secure the tapered optical fiber in a predetermined position.