Blind Spot Area Tracking Solution Using 1x12 POF-Based Optical Couplers

Optical 1x12 fused-taper-twisted polymer optical fiber (POF) couplers has been fabricated by a perform technique. Characterization of the coupler which proposed to be used in passive night vision application to tracking a blind sport area was reported. During the development process of fused-taper-twisted POF couplers was carried out, red LED fully utilized to be injected into the couplers to test the quality of fabricated couplers. Some characterization parameters, such as optical output power, POFs attenuation characteristics and power losses on the network were observed. The maximum output power efficiency of the coupler is about 40%, but it can be improved gradually through experience and practice.

• Mohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman
• Mohd Hadi Guna Safnal
• Mohd Hazwan Harun
• Mohd.Saiful Dzulkefly Zan
• Kasmiran Jumari

• polymer optical fiber (POF)
• customer-made
• fused-taper-twisted fiber
• optical coupler
• small world communication
• home network.

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