What are optical fiber fusion splices made of
The parameters of the fusion splicer (in particular, the electric current and duration of the arc) are well optimized for the given fiber type (material and diameter). This article explains the principle of fusion splicing, a common method for making permanent low-loss fiber splices by melting and fusing two fiber ends together, typically with an electric arc. The goal is to fuse the two fibers together in such a way that light passing through the fibers is not scattered or reflected back by the splice, and so that the splice and the region surrounding it are almost as strong as the. Static electricity is an enemy of fiber optics and splicer electronics, especially in dry environments and/or air conditioning.
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