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Method of molding an optical simulator

  • US 5,039,456 A
  • Filed: 03/23/1990
  • Issued: 08/13/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A process for producing an optical simulator, said process comprising the steps of:

  • depositing a relatively thin rigid coating of metal by electro-less plating on an optical fiber;

    depositing a relatively thick electroplated coating of metal over the relatively thin rigid coating on the optical fiber;

    forming the plated optical fiber in a loop with a first end face and a second end face;

    molding the plated optical fiber together with an alignment fixture of electrically insulative material, said alignment fixture having a first connector aligned with the first end face of inter-mating with an optical emitter and a second connector aligned with the second end face for intermating with an optical detector; and

    applying to an end face of the plated optical fiber attenuation inducing means for providing attenuation of optical power to the optical detector, said attenuation including means comprising a compact device.

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