• 한국광학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.210-217
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• 2022

Window 밀폐형 광 커넥터의 정렬오차로 인해 발생하는 광 손실을 감소시키기 위해 정렬용 기구물의 허용 공차에 대한 연구를 진행하였다. 광섬유 간 결합을 위해 사용되는 광 커넥터는 광신호 전달 및 광통신 시스템의 전달 거리 증가를 위해 높은 광효율을 유지 및 향상시키는 것이 중요하다. Window 밀폐형 광 커넥터의 경우 정렬용 기구물을 통해 광학계를 정렬하며, 이때 두 커넥터를 결속한 채 사용하기 때문에 구성요소가 고정되어 추가적인 정렬이 불가능하다. 광 커넥터의 광학계 정렬을 위해 사용되는 하우징 시스템 및 정렬 핀이 가지는 정렬오차는 광 손실을 발생시켜 광통신 시스템의 심각한 문제를 야기한다. 따라서 해당 광 커넥터의 정렬용 기구물 제작 시 요구되는 허용 공차에 대한 연구를 위해 광 커넥터의 광학 부품인 볼렌즈와 window의 공차 분석을 진행하였다. 또한, single-mode와 multi-mode 광 커넥터 광학계를 각각 구현하여 광 효율 시뮬레이션을 진행하고, 그 결과를 기반으로 정렬용 기구물에 대한 허용 공차 값을 도출하였다.

• 한국광학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국광학회 2004년도 제15회 정기총회 및 동계학술발표회
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• pp.272-273
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• 2004

Optical connector is prone to take environment attack since it is exposed to various environmental conditions. As the data bit rate is increased in the modern optical communication system. the stability of optical connector becomes more important issue in complex network comprising of many connection by connectors. In this research, to estimate the influence of defects of connector, especially surface scratches, on the transmission, surface scratches were intentionally introduced on the cross sectional surface of optical connector and the insertion loss, return loss. and BER were measured as functions of geometry and density of scratches, Environmental conditioning was also performed onto these connectors and the variations of basic optical characteristics mentioned above were measured. Based on this measurement the lifetime of connectors was estimated by statistical prediction method.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.250-264
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• 1998

The purpose of the thesis is to develop simulation program for forecasting of optical connector. So we can achieve the time and the money saving for making the optical connector. Optical performance (insertion loss) of optical connector mainly relies on 3 misalignment factors-ferrule factor due to mis-manufacture from design, auto-centering effect that is fiber behavior phenomena between hole and fiber, fiber misalignment factor. Simulation use experimental data with auto-centering effect and fiber factor and use pseudo data with ferrule through random number generation because it is developing stage. In this study we a, pp.y kernel density estimation method with experimental data in order to know whether it belong to or not specific parametric distribution family. And we simulate to forecast insertion loss of optical multifiber connector under specific design model using nonparametric bootstrap resampling data and parametric pseudo samples from uniform distribution. We obtain the tolerance specifications of misalignment factors satisfying not exceed in maximum 1.0dB and choose optimal hole diameter.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2005년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.468-472
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• 2005

This paper is to investigate the influence of the endface quality on the loss characteristics of a plastic optical fiber connector for in-car network service. Using the parameters of the surface roughness and applied load, insertion loss of connector is measured. Due to scattering and change of refractive index, an optimal condition for low-loss coupling exists. We present the optimal condition as surface roughness $R_{rms}$ = 8 nm and contact load up to 50 N.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2006

This paper is to investigate the influence of the endface quality on the loss characteristics of a plastic optical fiber(POF) connector and the stability of new designed sleeve for in-car network service. Using the parameters of the surface roughness and applied load, insertion loss of connector is measured. Endface condition for optimizing the connection is presented by the surface roughness satisfying loss criteria and the stress for minimizing the loss, $R_{rms}=8nm$ and 19 MPa, respectively. By vibration test and dynamic loss measurement, we show the stability of the new designed sleeve.

• 한국공작기계학회논문집
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.118-123
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• 2008

Weakness process can be called ferrule array and epoxy filling process at connector manufacturing process, and a lot of problems happen as think as general manufacturing process at early investment. Wished to improve this and working environment mend of worker on childhood(planning phase) and problem that is happened at done ferrule array and epoxy injection by emphasis target. By ferrule sorting and Improvement of epoxy filling process, bring authoritativeness elevation of product by fraction defective decrease of product by sized work along with productivity elevation. On the other hand, working jigs are various in characteristics of optical connector manufacturing line. There have been lots of restriction in practice because the applicability of this system is only for single type model though the network should be smooth between lines. Thus, it is not only needed the recognition of necessity in industrial line but also the development of automation system arraying ferrule and filling epoxy in the manufacturing process. It is found that the present system development enhances productivity fairly and prevents industrial disaster in the optical connector manufacturing system.

• 정보통신설비학회논문지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.110-114
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• 2011

The recent development of 4G mobile communication system has led to the rapid technology shift from conventional repeater systems using coaxial cable links towards new fiber optic repeater systems using fiber-optic links between the base station and the outdoor fiber optic repeater. The technical changes have brought up the increasing needs of robust optic links that can be used in harsh environments. Based on the most demanding requirements, a new outdoor optical connector employing 2-channel fiber optics, uplink and downlink, has been developed for the applications where the rugged environmental protection is essential. This paper describes the development of the new connector along with the design criteria and performance results. In summarizing, the prototype optical connectors have undergone extensive laboratory and field test, and they have shown exceptional optical and mechanical characteristics under extreme environmental conditions. The connectors have also exhibited capabilities of providing fast and easy installation while maintaining high performance fiber optic connections.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.287-292
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• 2004

광 커넥터 접합면의 스크래치가 삽입손실에 미치는 영향에 대하여 연구하였다. 광파의 투과계수가 스크래치의 깊이에 따라 선형적으로 변화한다고 가정하고 스크래치의 기하학적 파라미터들의 함수로 표현된 광 커넥터의 삽입손실을 계산하는 모델을 제시하였다. 3D Optical interferometry surface profiler를 이용하여 임의로 발생된 스크래치의 위치, 폭과 깊이와 같은 기하학적 파라미터들을 측정하였다. 측정된 삽입손실과 제안된 모델을 이용하여 계산한 삽입손실을 비교하여 스크래치의 깊이에 따라 선형적으로 변화하는 투과계수 식을 구하였다. 깊이에 따른 투과계수 식과 제시된 모델을 이용하여 스크래치로 인한 삽입손실을 스크래치의 위치, 폭과 깊이의 함수로 계산하였다. 스크래치가 코어 중심에서 코어 반경의 2배 정도를 벗어난 위치에 존재하면 삽입손실에 영향을 거의 주지 않음을 확인하였다.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2003년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1345-1348
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• 2003

The Ferrule for the Optical Communication Connector is the product to set the optical ares of an optical fiber very precisely. Therefore, it is required high expectations such as high dimensional precision and new including flaws. Up to new the optical instrument has been used for the defeat and shape inspection of the ferrule, but in the paper we examined the detectable defeat and expectation by using Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy(RUS). The RUS is the measurement which is to excite specimen and to inspect the difference at natural frequency pattern between acceptable specimen and specimen which has some defeats. We analyzed the difference of natural frequency pattern in the experiment using Spectrum Analyzer. And we compared the results in the experiment with those in the simulation from the explicit finite elements code, Nastran.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.94-101
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• 2014

Recently, in order to reduce the time required to replace an optical jumper cord, many researchers are using a field-installable connector and applying the ferrule polishing method, ferrule mechanical contact method, or ferrule fusion contact method. However, the process of arranging the length of the optical fiber, i.e., inserting the optical fiber into the ferrule by hand and checking its cross section, takes 60% of the time required for the entire process, which increases the overall cost. Therefore, in order to make this task more cost-effective, we will develop an automated inspection system with automatic cross-sectional arrangement of a field-installable connector. This system will be able to decrease the failure rate from 10% to 2% compared with the conventional method when cutting the optical fiber inserted into the ferrule. It will also improve the productivity by decreasing the test time by 28% compared with the conventional method. Our studies showed that it was possible to reduce the production costs and improve the quality of a field-installable connector, and we expect it to dominate the market.