1. technology and computing

Advance Program
All sessions are in Embassy C & D
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Session TuA: Opening Session
Session Chair: Gregory Abbas, EOSpace, USA
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Introduction to AVFOP 2014
TuA1 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (Invited)
DARPA Programs in High-Capacity Communications, R. Ridgway, Defense Advanced Research
Program Agency, Arlington, VA, USA
The paper describes recent and current DARPA programs aimed at creating a robust, high capacity data
backbone and a self-organizing backhaul network operating between mobile and aerial platforms.
TuA2
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Invited)
Space-Based Gravitational-wave Observatories, J. Livas, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,
Greenbelt, MD, USA
TuA3
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Invited)
Flying the SpaceX Dragon Capsule to the ISS, S. Waldman, Space Exploration Technologies,
Hawthorne, CA, USA
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Coffee Break/ Exhibits: Embassy A, B, E, & F
10:30 AM - 11:45 PM
Session TuB: Electronic Warfare
Session Chair: John Gallo, Xadair Technologies, USA
TuB1
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Invited)
Photonics for Electronic Warfare, A. Stark, K. Davis, C. Ward and J. Gray, Georgia Tech Research
Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
Photonic components and technologies augment and enhance traditional RF and digital EW jammer
system architectures. Four identified capabilities enabled by photonics are simultaneous transmit and
receive, frequency conversion, true-time delay, and photodiode/antenna integration.
TuB2
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Autonomous Receivers for Complex Format Identification and Demodulation, P. Isautier, J. Pan, J.
Langston, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, R. DeSalvo, Harris Corporation,
Melbourne, FL, USA and S. E. Ralph, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
We present a novel universal DSP architecture for optical communications that autonomously identifies
and decodes conventional and time domain hybrid modulation formats. Experimental investigations
demonstrate successful identification of 31.5Gbaud signals modulated with conventional and hybrid
formats in the back-to-back and after 810-km fiber transmission.
TuB3
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
RF Photonic Components for Miniature Doppler Radar, L. Maleki, A. A. Savchenkov, D. Eliyahu, A.
Paiz and A. B. Matsko, OEwaves Inc., Pasadena, CA, USA
We present an architecture for a miniature GMTI radar based on high performance RF photonic voltagecontrolled oscillators and mixers. The device consumes less than 3W of power, and weighs 100g in
volume of 200cc. It has range coverage of 0.3-5km and 0.1m/s radial velocity resolution.
TuB4
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
RF Switch Matrix Design and Trade Study in Photonics, A. Stark and C. Ward, Georgia Tech
Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
Photonic components and technologies enable complimentary capability to enhance traditional RF and
digital EW jammer system architectures. A trade study between RF and photonic architectures is
performed to address switch matrix design for EW applications.
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session TuC: RF Photonics
Session Chair: Bill Jacobs, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific, USA
TuC1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Invited)
Distribution, Down-Conversion, and Demodulation of High Spectral Efficiency Digital Modulation
Signals Using Photonic Frequency Convertors, N. Escalera, C. Middleton and R. DeSalvo, Harris
Corporation, Melbourne, FL, USA
Microwave photonic frequency conversion expands the EM spectrum use while preserving the quality of
high spectrally efficient modulation techniques that allow large amounts of information to be transmitted,
processed and distributed.
TuC2
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Electrooptic Millimeter-Wave Downconversion and Vector Demodulation Using Phase-Modulation
and Optical Filtering, V. R. Pagán, Laboratory for Physical Sciences, College Park, MD, USA and T. E.
Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
We describe an electrooptic technique for downconverting and demodulating high-speed vector
modulated millimeter-wave signals and demonstrate its functionality as a phase-diversity RF photonic
receiver.
TuC3
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Photonic Frequency Downconversion Link Theory and Simulation, J. Langston, Georgia Institute of
Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, R. DeSalvo and C. Middleton, Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL, USA,
and S. E. Ralph, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
Using a simulation-based methodology, validated by theoretical field descriptions and accounting for
many sources of noise and nonlinearities, we demonstrate DSP as an effective tool in the linearization of
photonic downconversion links with two-tone, narrowband, and wideband inputs. Results are confirmed
by initial experimental results.
TuC4
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Phase-Stable Heterodyne Detection Using Coherent Orthogonal Light-Waves, J. Zheng, ECE,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, J. Liu, IOS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing,
China, N. Zhu, IOS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China and G. Chang, ECE, Georgia Institute
of Technology, Atlanta, GA,USA
We propose and experimentally demonstrate the phase-stable heterodyne detection by using the phasecoherent orthogonal lightwaves. In our method, the random phase and polarization fluctuations between
the reference light and master light are controlled and managed.
TuC5
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Demonstration of 54.8-GHz Radio-Over-Fiber System with Wavelength Reuse Based on
Distributed Intensity Conversion, T. Su, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia
Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA
A bidirectional radio-over-fiber (RoF) system based on distributed polarization modulation to intensity
modulation (PolM-to-IM) convertor is proposed and demonstrated, which can simultaneously support
millimeter-wave (MMW) wireless services and light-wave reuse in filter-free base station (BS).
TuC6
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
An Investigation for Coexistence in Radio over Fiber with 10Gbps Optical OOK Signal, T.
Higashino, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Ikoma, Japan
A theoretical analysis is firstly presented for the radio over fiber (RoF) transmission with 10 Gbps optical
OOK signal. The stochastic process of optical OOK is externally re-modulated by the RF signal, and the
experimental results agree with the theory.
TuC7
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Performance Evaluation of Wavelength Division Multiplexed Radio-over-Fiber De-Multiplexer for
96-GHz-Band Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave Signal Delivery, T. Kuri, A. Kanno and T.
Kawanishi, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Koganei, Japan
A wavelength-division-multiplexed (WDM) radio-over-fiber (RoF) de-multiplexer, which is specially
designed for frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FM-CW) signal delivery systems, is newly
developed. The de-multiplexing performance of 5-channel WDM RoF signal carrying each 96-GHz-band
FM-CW signal is evaluated.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Coffee Break/ Exhibits: Embassy A, B, E, & F
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session TuD: Devices I
Session Chair: Charles Middleton, Harris Corporation, USA
TuD1
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Invited)
Emerging Millimeter Wave Photonic Devices and Integration Platforms for Avionic Applications,
D. Prather, J. Murakowski, and G. Schneider, C. Schuetz and S. Shi, University of Delaware, Newark,
DE, USA
Millimeter-wave photonic technologies for avionics include high-power photodiodes, ultra-fast
modulators, injection-locked lasers and liquid-crystal-polymer substrates for integration of conformal
antenna arrays. These have been combined to realize multifunctional systems with unique signalprocessing capabilities
TuD2
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
High SFDR ‘Super-Ring’ Microresonator Based True-Time-Delay (TTD), P. A. Morton, Morton
Photonics, West Friendship, MD, USA, J. B. Khurgin, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA, Z.
Mizrahi, Aeon Corp., Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and S. J. Morton, Morton Photonics, West Friendship,
MD, USA
‘Super-Ring’ tuning a microresonator based TTD device is demonstrated for the first time, providing high
SFDR tunable delay of 515ps for 20GHz signal bandwidth, with just two drive voltages. SFDR over
110dB.Hz2/3 is maintained for delays up to 300ps, reducing to 102dB.Hz2/3 for longest delay.
TuD3
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Induced Transparency in Double-Ring Photonic Switches for Optical Networks-On-Chip, S.
Mingaleev, E. Sokolov, VPI Development Center, Minsk, Belarus, A. Richter, I. Koltchanov,
VPIphotonics, Berlin, Germany and J. Farina, VPIphotonics, Norwood, MA, USA
We discuss the advantage of employing the coupled-resonator-induced transparency (CRIT) effect in
Optical Networks-on-Chip (ONoC) architectures. We show that this allows a reduction in the temperature
change required to achieve ON/OFF switching by standard photonic switching elements by up to an order
of magnitude.
TuD4
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Invited)
High Power Photodiodes for Photonics Technology in Naval Applications, M. Hutchinson, V. Urick
and K. Williams, US Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
High-power photodiodes are a requirement in many microwave photonic architectures intended to
compliment or replace traditional electronic systems. High-power photodiodes can be employed in highgain, low-noise-figure photonic links to replace low-noise amplifiers in the front end of receiver systems.
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session WA: System Applications
Session Chair: John Mazurowski, Penn State Electro-Optics Center, USA
WA1
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (Invited)
Fiber Optic Applications for Tactical Vehicles, J. T. Gallo, Xadair Technologies, Inc., Jacksonville,
FL, USA
Data and communications systems on tactical vehicles rarely have the long cable runs that occur on ships
or the extreme weight restrictions imposed on aircraft applications. However, fiber optic systems are
becoming standard equipment as some tactical vehicles now have LAN systems supporting data rates
WA2
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
A 15-GHZ Electro-Optic Measurement System for Noisy Environments, W. Donaldson, University of
Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA, B. Beeman, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA,
USA, K. Miller, National Security Technology, Santa Barbara, CA, USA and R. Roides, Laboratory for
Laser Energetics, Rochester, NY, USA
Mach–Zehnder modulators encode copies of an electrical pulse onto optical carrier frequencies. The
encoded optical pulses are replicated and digitized to achieve a dynamic range of 1000 and a peak signalto-noise ratio of 300.
WA3
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM (Invited)
Photonics and Advanced Computing Programs, A. Cordes, Lockheed Martin, MN, USA
WA4
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Optically Driven 90-GHz Radar System Using Broadband IQ Downconvertor, A. Kanno, National
Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Koganei, Japan
We evaluate the precision of a broadband frequency-modulated continuous-wave radar system in the 90GHz band operated with optical modulation technology. A broadband in-phase/quadrature mixer can
directly convert to intermediate-frequency signals with a common-mode rejection feature.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Coffee Break/ Exhibits: Embassy A, B, E, & F
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Session WB: Integrated Photonics I
Session Chair: Mike Hayduk, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA
WB1
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Invited)
Wavelength Stabilization of Integrated Photonics with Coherent Optical Feedback Loops and 3D
Integration, A. Lentine, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, USA
WB2
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Photonic Integrated Circuits for Avionics Network Access and Backbone Network Interface WDM
LAN Applications, M. Beranek, N. Peterson, M. Hackert, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River,
MD, USA, M. Mashanovitch, L. Johansson and D. Renner, Freedom Photonics, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
The SAE AS5659 WDM LAN standard defines network access (NAI) and backbone network (BNI)
optical interfaces. Now that SAE AS5659 is published, we provide descriptions of photonic integrated
circuit and planar lightwave circuit components for future digital WDM LAN avionics NAI and BNI
applications.
WB3
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (Invited)
Low Vp, High Bandwidth, Small Form Factor InP Modulator, G. Wang and I. Woods, TeraXion,
Quebec Canada
Optical modulators are used widely in avionic photonic systems. Higher frequency links demand systems
with wider bandwidth and higher gain. Innovations in avionics also push the limits on the system size and
payload weight requirements. Modulator specifications such as Vp, bandwidth, and form factor will
WB4
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
JEPPIX: Access to Generic Foundry Processes for INP Photonic Integrated Circuits, K. Lawniczuk
and M. K. Smit, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
A generic foundry model in photonics enables design and fabrication of a variety of photonic devices, for
many applications, using standardized high-performance foundry platforms. Access to the generic
foundries is available via multi-project wafer runs.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:300 PM
Session WC: Transceivers
Session Chair: Milan Mashanovitch, Freedom Photonics, USA
WC1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Invited)
Telecom Trends in Photonic Technologies, S. Ralph, Georgia Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
WC2
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Repeater, C. Kuznia, J. Ahadian, K. Kusumoto, R. Hagan, D. Pommer, H.
Lenos and A. Soriano, Ultra Communications Inc., Vista, CA, USA
We present technology for detecting, and restoring digital optical signals in a multi-mode fiber (MMF)
optic link at 1 to 10 Gbps data rates at a wavelength of 850 nm.
WC3
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
A Multi-Channel Fiber-Optic Bench with Stamped Mirrors for Avionic Transceivers, R. R.
Vallance, nanoPrecision Products Inc., Camarillo, CA, USA
This paper describes a multi-channel feedthrough that uses stamped, metallic, micro-mirrors that are
monolithically integrated into a low-profile, fiber-optic feedthrough. The curved surface in the micro
mirrors can both fold the optical beam and focus the light, providing two functions in a single optical
element.
WC4
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Invited)
Integrated Fiber-Wireless Access Architecture for Mobile Backhaul and Fronthaul in 5G Wireless
Data Networks, G. Chang, L. Cheng, M. Xu and D. Guidotti, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta,
GA, USA
Recent rapid proliferation of smart mobile devices using 4G LTE-A and beyond wireless communications
technologies is driving a near term, 10-fold increase in mobile data traffic that requires a build-up of
wireless cell sites to support near term evolution fiber-optic based backhaul and fronthaul architecture.
WC5
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
10 Gbps Multiple Channel Optical Transceivers for Harsh Environment Applications, M. Pez,
Radiall, New Haven, CT, USA
This paper presents the challenges of designing 10Gbps parallel optical transmitter for harsh environment
applications. We summarize also the main key performances demonstrated on D-Lightsys 12 channel
optical transmitters and receivers.
WC6
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Long Wavelength VCSEL Based Transceivers for Aerospace Communication, R. Rivers, K.
Kormirisetty and D. Geddis, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, USA
As the demand for bi-directional optical communications continue to increase in avionics, the demand for
affordable transceivers will increase. The research presented includes the design and fabrication of a long
wavelength VCSEL-based optical transceiver for avionic entertainment systems.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Coffee Break/ Exhibits: Embassy A, B, E, & F
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session WD: Devices II
Session Chair: Paul Morton, Morton Photonics Inc., USA
WD1
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Invited)
Utility of the Period-One Oscillation State in Injection-Locked Semiconductor Lasers, N. G.
Usechak, AFRL, Wright-Patterson, OH, USA
The period-one state of injection-locked semiconductor lasers represents a convenient way to generate
microwave tones using only steady state biasing conditions. Recent developments will be reviewed along
with comments on the practicality of these sources.
WD2
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Nonreciprocal Coupler Isolator, T. Carroll, Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson, AFB, OH, USA,
M. Levy and R. El-Ganainy, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA
We propose a novel optical isolator design in a silicon based coupler with a single nonreciprocal arm and
suitably index-matched reciprocal second arm. This structure displays high levels of optical isolation and
low forward loss.
WD3
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
A Concept of Wide-Aperture Omnidirectional Isolator Bases on Metal-Dielectric MagnetoPhotonic Structures, T. Carroll and I. Vitebskiy, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson
AFB, OH, USA, K. Smith and A. Chabanov, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
We show that properly designed layered structure involving cobalt nanolayers can act as a wide-aperture
isolator transmitting light in a single direction. Oppositely incident is reflected back to space regardless of
polarization, or incident angle.
WD4
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Invited)
Complete Electro-Optic Formalism Using the Nonlinear Optical Wave Equation Description and
Some Resultant New Device Approaches, R. Nelson, Air Force Research Laboratory, OH, USA, Q.
Zhan, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, USA, P. Devgan, Air Force Research Laboratory, OH, USA, D.
Brown, B. Griffin, UES, Inc. and Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, OH, USA, S. Shi and J.
Murakowski, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
The Jacobi Anger expression that arises out of tone modulation of an electro-optic device is a successful
model which is derived assuming sinusoidal phase modulation of a lossless and phase matched
modulator.
Thursday, 13 November 2014
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session ThA: Communication Networks
Session Chair: Chris Ward, Georgia Tech Research Institute, USA
ThA1
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (Invited)
The Use of Integrated Photonics and a Fiber Optic DWDM Network for Next Generation Payloads,
R. Stevens, Lockheed Martin Advance Technology Laboratories, Eagan, MN, USA
ThA2
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Avionic WDM LAN Node Utilizing Wavelength Conversion, N. Peterson, M. Beranek and E. Heard,
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD, USA
A WDM node, utilizing wavelength converters, was constructed for use in mesh networks. Error-free
transmission of digital signals was demonstrated up to 4.25 Gbps. Low error transmission was
demonstrated with additional external loss of 29.4dB.
ThA3
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Digital WDM LAN for Small Platforms, J. Mazurowski, Pennsylvania State University, Freeport, PA,
USA and S. Habiby, Applied Communication Sciences, Red Bank, NJ, USA
We describe a digital Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) architecture for small platforms that
emphasizes energy efficiency and deterministic behavior. Heat transfer efficiency is improved as the colocated optical wavelength sources are pre-modulated with clock signals.
ThA4
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Invited)
Aerospace Fiber Optic and Photonic Standards: Past, Present, and Future, B. Woodward, UrsaNav,
Inc., Chesapeake, VA, USA
This presentation examines the history of aerospace fiber optic standards and SAE International’s Fiber
Optic and Applied Photonics committee AS-3. In addition, it discusses current projects and provides a
forecast for the future.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Coffee Break/ Exhibits: Embassy A, B, E, & F
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Session ThB: Integrated Photonics II
Session Chair: Rick Stevens, Lockheed Martin, USA
ThB1
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Invited)
Advances in Manufacturing of Optical Silicone Waveguides for High Performance Computing, B.
Swatowski, C. Amb, K. Weidner, R. John and J. Mitchell, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, MI, USA
We report recent advances of polymer waveguide silicone materials for the scaled production of optical
waveguides. The development of materials is described with the latest generation achieving low loss
waveguides of <0.04 dB/cm at 850 nm and fabrication times of less than 10 minutes.
ThB2
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
A Photonic Integrated Circuit Based Optical Mesh Node for Avionic WDM Optical Networks, M.
Mashanovitch, S. Estrella, J. Parker and L. Johansson, Freedom Photonics, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
This paper presents a highly-integrated optical mesh node photonic integrated circuit, realized using a
silicon-photonics platform, for the purposes of demonstration of the key functions and achievable size,
weight and power of optical networking elements for avionic WDM-LAN networks.
ThB3
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (Invited)
Chip-Scale RF Optical Systems, D. Sparacin, A. Ramaswamy, E. Norberg and G. Fish, Aurrion Inc.,
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
The performance requirements of RF optical systems require the use of active and passive photonic
components based on a diversity of optimized materials, preventing the straightforward integration of
these systems into single semiconductor chips. Aurrion’s heterogeneous integration platform enables high
performance active optical components based
ThB4
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Low-Stress Silicon Nitride Platform for Broadband Mid-Infrared Microphotonics, P. Lin and V.
Singh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA, H. Lin, Harvard University,
Cambridge, MA, USA, T. Tiwald, J. A. Woollam Co., Inc, Lincoln, USA, L. Kimerling, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA, D. Tan, Singapore University of Technology and Design,
Singapore, USA and A. Agarwal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
We demonstrate a sophisticated mid-IR microphotonics platform adopting engineered Si-rich and lowstress silicon nitride thin films where transparency up to ? = 8.5 µm and loss less than 0.2 dB/cm were
achieved.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session ThC: Connectors/Cables
Session Chair: Mark Beranek, NAVAIR, USA
ThC1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Invited)
Design and Performance of Expanded Beam, Multi-Fiber Connectors, S. Lutz, D. Childers, M.
Hughes and T. Satake, US Conec Ltd, Hickory, NC, USA
Test results confirmed the viability of single mode, multi-fiber, expanded beam ferrules. This ferrule
technology proves ideal for passive interconnects at equipment, card-edge interfaces with embedded optic
technology where density and debris sensitivity are critical.
ThC2
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
An Epoxyless Single-Fiber St Connector for Harsh Avionic Environments, Y. Chen, R. R. Vallance,
T. Mengesha and M. Gean, nanoPrecision Products, Inc., El Segundo, CA, USA
This paper describes a novel, metallic, single-fiber Titanium ferrule in an ST-style connector for harsh
avionic environments that eliminates epoxy. Due to titanium’s CTE match with zirconia and the
elimination of the epoxy, this ferrule shows good optical performance during temperature cycling.
ThC3
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Fiber Optic Installation and Acceptance Criteria: End Face Quantitative Characterization With
Analysis of Objective Criteria, L. J. Cashdollar, M. DiGioia, Penn State Electro-Optics Center,
Freeport, PA, USA, D. Morris, KITCO Fiber Optics, Virginia Beach, VA, USA and J. Mazurowski, Penn
State Electro-Optics Center, Freeport, PA, USA
Fiber optic termini with applied contamination were subjected to environmental stimulation and evaluated
for optical performance in order to create a quantitative fiber optic end face inspection procedure with
acceptance criteria for use in MIL-STD-2042.
ThC4
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Tetrimide (TM): Soluble Polyimide Optical Fiber Coatings for Avionics, A. T. Haldeman, J. R.
DiMaio, T. Duniho, M. Shaughnessy and B. Sawders, Tetramer Technologies, Pendleton, SC, USA
The benefits of soluble polyimide fiber coatings are reviewed with respect to conventional polyimide
coatings. Thermal lifetime projections show a 10X increase in thermal stability for the soluble polyimide
fiber coating compared to a commercial polyimide fiber. Solvent stripping and chemical resistance are
also discussed.
ThC5
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Automated HDRI Solves Challenge of Detecting Defects in Highly Reflective Fibers, D. Wilson,
FiberQA, LLC, Old Lyme, CT, USA
Inspection of fiber end faces where the fiber is terminated on a highly reflective device is currently
outside of the capability of commercial fiberscopes. An HDR imaging and processing method has been
developed for the FastMT scope from FiberQA that solves this critical inspection requirement.