Low-loss fiber optic rotary joint using C-lens collimators

Abstract

A low-loss fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) has been designed by using two kinds of C-lens collimators. Its insertion loss and insertion loss variation due to rotation with single-mode fiber collimator is less than 1.76 dB and 0.43 dB respectively. The maximum insertion loss and coupling variation due to rotation with multi-mode fiber collimator is 1.71 dB and 0.29 dB, respectively. This kind of FORJ features low insertion loss, small coupling variation due to rotation and low cost.

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