Micro grinding technique of mutilcore fiber endface using 3D flock-structured film

作者：Zheng, L.B.; Xie, J.^*; Na, Tee Koon; Xie, H.F.

来源：Advanced Materials Research, 2012, 426(852): 243-246.

DOI：10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.426.243

• Grinding process
• Grinding time
• Key factors
• Micro-grinding
• MT fiber optic connector

In order to control the 1-2-um protrusion height of mutilcore (MT) fiber endface in optic connectors, a micro grinding approach was developed using a 3D flock-structured film. The objective is to replace traditional lapping with loose-abrasive slurry. Experimental result shows that to achieve its height requirement and good quality, this approach requires 5-steps grinding processes with normal coated lapping film and three-dimensional coated flock lapping film. It is found that using 3-um-size silicon carbide flock lapping film, the grinding time and the pressure are the key factors to control he 1-2-um protrusion height of fiber endface. Moreover, the endface protrusion height of 1-um and larger can be achieved through the optimization of micro-grinding conditions.

• 出版日期2012
• 单位华南理工大学