G02B6/3809

Low-observability matrix completion

An example device includes at least one processor configured to receive electrical parameter values corresponding to at least one first location within a power network. The at least one processor is further configured to determine, using matrix completion and based on the at least one electrical parameter value, an estimated value of at least one unknown electrical parameter. The at least one unknown electrical parameter corresponds to a second location within the power network. The at least one processor is also configured to cause at least one device within the power network to modify operation based on the estimated value of the at least one unknown electrical parameter.

MULTI-FIBER REUSABLE SPLICING SYSTEMS

The present disclosure relates generally to a bare fiber connection system that includes first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors that have a low profile and are mounted in a multi-fiber adapter. The multi-fiber fiber optic connectors are bare fiber connectors that each include a connector body and a plurality of optical fibers extending through the connector body. The bare fiber connection system includes a latching arrangement for securing the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors respectively in first and second adapter ports. One aspect of the present disclosure relates to the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors and the multi-fiber adapter lacking integrated structures for releasing the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors from the first and second adapter ports. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a release key that is separate from the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors and the multi-fiber adapter for releasing the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors from the first and second adapter ports of the multi-fiber adapter.

OPTICAL FIBER ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD
20230314725 · 2023-10-05 ·

A fiber optic alignment device includes a first and a second alignment block and a first and a second gel block. A fiber passage extends from a first end to a second end of the fiber optic alignment device. The fiber passage is adapted to receive a first optical fiber through the first end and a second optical fiber through the second end. An intermediate portion of the fiber passage is positioned between the first and the second ends. The intermediate portion is adapted to align the first and the second optical fibers between the first and the second alignment blocks. A first portion of the fiber passage is positioned between the first end and the intermediate portion of the fiber passage. The first portion extends between the first alignment block and the first gel block. A second portion of the fiber passage is positioned between the second end and the intermediate portion of the fiber passage. The second portion extends between the second alignment block and the second gel block. End portions of the first and the second optical fibers may be cleaned when slid between the alignment blocks and the gel blocks. The fiber passage may include an undulating portion.

MULTI-FIBER SEMI-PERMANENT SPLICING SYSTEMS
20230314722 · 2023-10-05 ·

The present disclosure relates generally to a bare-fiber connection system that includes first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors mounted in a multi-fiber adapter. The multi-fiber fiber optic connectors are bare-fiber connectors that each include a connector body and a plurality of optical fibers extending through the connector body. The bare-fiber connection system includes a latching arrangement for securing the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors respectively in first and second adapter ports. The first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors and the multi-fiber adapter lack integrated structures for releasing the first and second multi-fiber fiber optic connectors from the first and second adapter ports.

FERRULE-LESS FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

The present disclosure relates generally to ferrule-less fiber optic connectors, systems, and methods for enhancing the physical contact or connection interface between a first plurality of optical fibers and a second plurality of optical fibers after a cleaving process. The present disclosure is directed at ensuring proper alignment and performance of mated optical fibers by controlling the orientation of major flared sides relative to a connector keying feature.

Fiber optic connectors and connectorized fiber optic cables that include integrated photonic optical mode field converters and related methods

Fiber optic connectors are provided that include a substrate having a groove therein, an optical fiber that is at least partly in the groove, an optical mode field converter or other focusing reflector that is positioned to receive an optical signal that is output from the optical fiber and a housing that surrounds the substrate and the optical fiber.

Fiber optic connectors, fiber optic adapters and related fiber optic connection systems

The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic adapter having a footprint/form factor compatible with an SC adapter mounting structure or an LC adapter mounting structure or both the SC and LC adapter mounting structures. The adapter body may include first and second co-axially aligned connector ports for respectively receiving first and second fiber optic connectors. The fiber optic adapter may also include a fiber alignment structure configured to accommodate at least 12 optical fibers (e.g., 12 non-ferrulized optical fibers) for each of the first and second connector ports. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a fiber optic adapter with linearly moveable, spring biased shutters. A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a ferrule-less fiber optic connector that may include a telescopic shroud and a safety lock for locking the shroud in a fiber protecting position. A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a ferrule-less fiber optic connector with a spring-biased fiber holder.

CONNECTION MODULE FOR CABLE SEAL GEL BLOCK
20220334337 · 2022-10-20 · ·

Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to an enclosure including a housing, a volume of sealant that defines a port in communication with an interior of the housing, and a fiber optic connection module including a sleeve that mounts within the port with the volume of sealant forming a seal about an exterior of the sleeve. The sleeve includes an inner end adjacent the interior of the housing and an outer end outside the housing. The fiber optic connection module also includes a demateable fiber optic connection interface adjacent the outer end of the sleeve. The demateable fiber optic connection interface includes a fiber optic connector. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to fiber optic connection modules having features that make such modules suitable to be mounted within a port defined by a volume of sealant.

OPTICAL CONNECTOR AND ADAPTER

A system for connecting a fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter includes various alternative improvements, including improvements to the shutter, the alignment device, and the adapter in general.

DEVICE FOR ALIGNING OPTICAL FIBERS

The present disclosure relates to a fiber alignment device including a guide feature defining a fiber alignment groove. The fiber alignment device also includes a fiber engagement component defining a reference surface arrangement and elastic cantilever arms for pressing optical fibers into the fiber alignment groove. First portions of the guide feature engage the reference surface arrangement. Second portions of the guide feature engage the cantilever arms to flex the cantilever arms to a staged position.