Inventors:
Gary Rose - Boca Raton FL, US
Dennis Davis - Eustis FL, US
International Classification:
G02B006/04, G02B006/36
US Classification:
385/115000, 385/137000, 385/139000
Abstract:
A high precision fiber array connector and its cost-effective method of manufacture are disclosed. Extreme accuracy is achievable in a process for molding the connector faceplate. It is this faceplate which retains the fibers of the array at requisite lateral and angular tolerances. Additionally mechanical, magnetostatic, and electrostatic methods of fiber positioning and insertion into the connector faceplate are disclosed.