OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR AND ARTICLES CONNECTED THEREWITH

摘要

An optical fiber connector of the continuous groove type comprising a substrate with a multiplicity of fiber-receiving grooves thereon, and a cover member comprising compliant fiber-contacting material having a modulus of elasticity less than about 106 psi (less than about 6.9 GPa), preferably less than 105 psi. Connectors according to the invention can have low loss, and low added loss during thermal cycling. In a particular preferred embodiment, the substrate is a molded plastic part, and the compliant material is an adhesive-backed polyester film.