Fiber optic attenuator

U.S. Patent Number: 5701382

Abstract: An optical fiber attenuator includes an optical fiber section having an end at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the section. The end has on it a first layer of substantially transparent anti-reflective material, a second layer of light attenuating material on the first layer and a third layer of substantially transparent anti-reflective material over the second layer. A fourth layer of substantially transparent, relatively hard scratch-resistant material may be added on the third layer.

Inventors: Grois; Igor (Northbrook, IL), Makhlin; Ilya (Wheeling, IL), Bunin; Grigoriy (Skokie, IL), Pescetto; Michael J. (Plainfield, IL)

Assignee: Molex Incorporated (Lisle, IL)

Application Number: 08/676,028

Issued: 1997-12-23

Expired: 2005-12-23

Classes: 385/140 ; 385/38; 385/72; 385/73

Field of search: 385/38,140,73,49,72

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