Finite Element Stress Analysis for Design of Optical Fiber Connectors with Elastomeric Ferrules

Abstract

The deformation and stress distribution in optical fiber connectors with elastomeric ferrules has been investigated for the optimum design with a finite element method. In the investigation, the dimensions of a connector and the material properties of adhesive and a ferrule are altered to examine the effect of design factors for a better design. The analysis also concerns the effect of eccentric loading due to inaccurate alignment of optical fibers.