title: Low-loss lens connector for single-mode fibers.
abstract: A compact (plug = 1.5 g) low-loss lens connector for single-mode fibers (SMF) which can operate in a wide range of wavelengths was developed. This lens connector consists of two lens assemblies using 250-microm diam AR coated sapphire balls precisely positioned between the SMF endfaces. The lens connection loss between the same kind of SMFs with a Gaussian beam spot radius ranging from 3.55 to 6.63 microm is predicted to be < or =1.0 dB. The average lens connection loss is 0.54 dB. Loss reproducibility after connecting 1000 times is less than or equal to +/-0.15 dB.
authors.affiliation: Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd., 1015, Kamikodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, 211, Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Masuda
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Iwama