Mechanical splices are used to create permanent joints between two fibers by holding the fibers in an alignment fixture and reducing loss and reflectance with a transparent gel or optical adhesive between the fibers that matches the optical properties of the glass. The choice between fusion splicing and mechanical repair fiber optic cable depends on performance needs. Fusion splicing, similar to welding, creates a continuous connection. This virtual hands-on page will take you through the steps involved in the process. If you have your own equipment, do the recommended exercises. See the FOA Virtual Hands-On for the process of fiber optic. Fusion Splicing is a method of connecting fibres by heating and melting the ends of the fibres with an Electric Arc. During the installation of this infrastructure there arise many situations that require the joining of one optical fiber to another.
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