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Ruggedized Durable Optical Fiber Connector

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: F33615-01-M-5500
Agency Tracking Number: 011ML-2217
Amount: $99,997.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2001
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
Electro-Optic & Holography Div, 20600 Gramercy Pla
Torrance, CA 90501
United States
DUNS: 153865951
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Alexander Parfenov
 Team Leader
 (310) 320-3088
 sutama@poc.com
Business Contact
 Gordon Drew
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (310) 320-3088
Email: gdrew@poc.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes the novel RUggedized Durable OpticaL Fiber Connector (RUDOLF) as a reliable fiber optic connector for use in harsh environments. POC's solution is based on extended beam principles tolerant of lateralmisalignments, and leaves no voids in connector construction to be contaminated by fluids. POC' RUDOLF prevents alignment instability and potential failure of the optical connector as a result of contamination by coolant fluids. It is also tolerant tothermal expansion and minimizes optical losses. POC manufactured technology will make RUDOLF uniquely inexpensive, efficient, and durable. In Phase I POC will present a working demonstration of the RUDOLF connector, which in Phase II will be advanced toa preproduction prototype.RUDOLF connectors will be indispensable in harsh military environments and in commercial application requiring submersion in water, in the automotive industry, anywhere moisture, vibration, and thermal expansion make opticalconnections difficult. Cooling fluid cannot get into the connector and degrade optical performance. Connections by means of RUDOLF are repeatable, and optical losses are diminished.

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