Optical Communication Technology, Volume. 48, Issue 2, 68(2024)
Modular four-core optical fiber channel beam splitter and its performance test method
Addressing the shortcomings of traditional multi-core fiber beam splitters and multi-core fiber connections, such as dif-ficulties in disassembly and the need for additional test beam splitters in testing solutions, a four-core fiber channel beam splitter is prepared using a double-clad fiber bundle tapering method. To facilitate device testing and connection, LC/PC-type active connectors are prepared at the ends of the single-mode fiber and the four-core fiber, thus forming a single modular four-core fiber channel beam splitter. Meanwhile, a mirror-based testing method is proposed for this modular device. This testing method requires only one LC/PC active connector-type mirror to easily complete the testing of the device's insertion loss and inter-core crosstalk. The test results indicate that the prepared four-core fiber channel beam splitter exhibits excellent performance, with a maximum insertion loss of 0.84 dB and a maximum inter-core crosstalk of -46.32 dB.
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WU Shan, YANG Shitai, CHEN Yijian, DUAN Shaochen, XU Chenrui, YUAN Libo. Modular four-core optical fiber channel beam splitter and its performance test method[J]. Optical Communication Technology, 2024, 48(2): 68
Received: Jan. 28, 2024
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Published Online: Aug. 1, 2024
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