Are there any plastic/disposable fiber optic connectors which allow for connection of 3 distinct fiber signals
Question : Are there any plastic/disposable fiber optic connectors which allow for connection of 3 distinct fiber signals
I am working on the design of a disposable, diagnostic medical device, capable of transmitting visible light thru 2 sending optical fibers and 1 receiving optical fiber. The light signals are distinct and must be kept separate.
Ideally, I would like to find a plastic/disposable/inexpensive connector capable of connecting the disposable side of the product to the reusable. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
All connections are 1 to 1.
fiber connectors
Best answer:
Answer by AviationMetalSmith
I don’t think so.
Fiber optic connections require some expensive splicing tools (~$ 40.000.00) and even then, there can only be one-to-one splices, you can’t make a “Y” connector.