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Fiber Cold Splicing

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Fiber Fusing Splicing
 ¿What is Mechanical Splice
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Fiber cold splicing?

A mechanical splice is a method of joining two ends of

optical fiber using a mechanical device that aligns and
connects the cores of the fibers.
 Mechanical Splicing Process

• Fiber preparation:
Cleaning and conditioning of the fibers to ensure a
connection without interference.

• Fiber alignment:
Use of alignment devices to join fibers precisely.

• Mechanical fixation:
Fixation using mechanical connectors that ensure optimal
alignment.

• Connection verification:
Tests to confirm the integrity and quality of the connection.
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 Advantages of Mechanical Splicing
• Time and cost efficiency:
Fast and less expensive process compared to other methods.

• Preservation of optical properties:

Minimal impact on the properties of the optical fiber.

• Ease of maintenance:
Allows simple and quick repairs.
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing
 ¿What is a Fusion Splice?

Fiber optic fusion splicing is a technique used

to join two optical fibers together by heating
and merging their cores.
 Steps to Perform a Fusion

Splice The steps to perform a fiber optic fusion splice are as

follows:
• Preparation of the optical fibers: The optical fibers must
be stripped and polished to expose the core and cover.
• Alignment of optical fibers: Optical fibers must be aligned
so that their cores are perfectly centered.
• Fusing of optical fibers: The cores of optical fibers are
fused together by the application of heat.
• Splice Inspection: The splice is inspected to verify that the
fusion is correct.
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing
 Advantages of fusion splicing

The advantages of fiber optic fusion splicing are as follows:

• Low optical losses: Fusion splices have very low optical
losses, making them suitable for high speed, high signal density
applications.
• Mechanical resistance: Fusion splices are very mechanically
resistant, making them suitable for outdoor applications.
• Durability: Fusion splices have a long lifespan, making them
a profitable investment.