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FUJIKURA NEWS 2017

No.43510

optfsm@jp.fujikura.comPrecision equipment Department

http://www.fusionsplicer.fujikura.com/jpDedicated Website

Fujikura will begin the phased release of a core-alignment single-fiber fusion splicer, multi-core optical fiber fusion splicer and improved optical fiber fusion splicer in the second half of FY2017.One of the new features of these models is a wireless communication function. This enables the splicer to link to and communicate with per iphera l too l s and thus inc rease user conven ience , fo r example , th rough the automation of various settings. In addition, for the purpose of improving operabi l i ty, an open/close button of the wind protector has been added and the open/close action of the tube heater cover speeded up.

The following are the model names of optical fiber splicers with new functions:

・ Core-alignment single optical fiber fusion splicer: 70S+ (plus)

・ 12 ribbon optical fiber fusion splicer: 70R+ (plus)

・ 4 ribbon optical fiber fusion splicer: 19R+ (plus)

Less than 0.02 dB when connected to single-mode optical fiber

6 seconds for fusion splicing, 9 seconds for tube heating

Automated wind protector, automated tube heater

Bluetooth® Low Energy

Average splice loss

Splicing time

Operability

Wireless technical standard

Core-alignment single-fiber fusion splicer 70S+Product name

Example of product specifications

Rubber-coating plant of Fujikura Waterproof Fabric Corporation

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F U J I K U R A H I S T O R YFujikura of Technology：In 1907, Fujikura won second prize at Tokyo Industrial Exhibition for its rubber-insulated wire and then took out a patent on the invention with continual improvements in technology. The company was selected as the key supplier of the product by the Department of Communication and then Yokosuka Navy Base. The company steadily grew through technological development, capital investment and plant expansion. In 1910, Fujikura Electric Wire Corporation was established.

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Release of Improved Optical Fiber Splicer

optodevice@jp.fujikura.comOptical Fiber Division

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less than 3.0＊3

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RC13-15-PX-U17EBLspecifications

Small-diameter Colored PANDA Fiber Bendable to 5 mm Radius

As communication traffic volume grows steadily, optical transmitter receivers (TRs) are being reduced in size and increased in integration scale in parallel with increasing transmission speed. Fujikura's PANDA fiber*1 has a bend radius of 7.5 mm, smaller than that of 15 mm, which is common for similar products. This product has already been added to our product lineup as a wiring material used inside a small device and highly regarded. In response to customer demands for a wire that allows more compact storage, we have released a small-diameter colored PANDA fiber, which can be bent to a 5 mm radius. This product with a clad diameter*2 as thin as 80 μm has improved mechanical reliability. The product also features an optimized mode field diameter, taking connection to a fine optical waveguide into consideration. In addition, the jacket layer is colored for excellent visibility. We will further work on the development of products that contribute to society using our special fiber technology.

＊1 PANDA（Polarization-maintaining AND Absorption-reducing）This fiber is a typical type of polarization-plane-holding optical fibers. Polarization-plane-holding fibers have features that polarization status is hardly affected by disturbance.＊2 Diameter of glass portion without optical fiber jacket

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＊3 wavelength: 1.55 μm＊4 wavelength: 1.31 μm

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Product specifications

Items

Mated height

Electrode pitch

Number of conductors

Suitable FPC thickness

FPC mating method

New product FF36

0.95 mm

0.2 mm

120

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backlock

Cable Assembly for USB3.1 Type-C 10 Gbps

ddk.contact@jp.fujikura.comConnector Development Division

Fujikura has developed a cable assembly compliant with USB3.1 Type-C (Gen.2) 10 Gbps and received the USB certificate. (connector certified in July 2017)USB3.1 Type-C (Gen.2) is the standard for a 10 Gps transmission rate, which is twice as fast as the current USB and capable of high-speed data transfer in line with improving hardware quality and increasing memory capacity. In addition, the connector allows a user-friendly reversible connection and large electric supply capacity and thus is expected to be widely used as a future standard interface. Our cables offer flexibility by employing a coaxial cable in SuperSpeed line for 10 Gbps data transfer through our design and manufacturing technology of high-frequency high-speed transmission cables. From now on, we will provide cable assemblies, for example, custom products, to meet customer needs.

Product Marketing Name: USB3.1 Type-C Cable Assembly Gen.2 3ATID（Certification number）：5,200,000,425

Lineup of the FF36 Series, 120-conductor Connector to Connect to FPC

Fujikura has developed a 120-conductor connector to meet the needs for multi-conductor connectors for connection to FPCs. The new product was commercialized after resolving challenges of convertibility and warpage of housing components. This products allows highly reliable connections with our proprietary back-lock mechanism even though with many conductors. The product also allows a reversible connection, so that users do not have to pay attention to the mating direction, with the use of contacts on both top and bottom.

askecd@jp.fujikura.comElectronic Wire Business Unit

Housing

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Test launch vehicle No. 6

H-ⅡB

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Umbilical Cable

Rocket using umbilical cable fabricated by Fujikura Group company

Launch in 2017Image: Courtesy of JAXA

（Reference to Website of JAXA）

fm10500@fujikura-dia.co.jpFujikura Dia Cable

Japan's large rockets, H-IIA and H-IIB, from their prototypes to the current models, use Fujikura's umbilical cables manufactured by one of our group companies (Fujikura Dia Cable). An umbilical cable electrically connects a rocket to ground support facilities until just before its launch, offering high reliability and durability by maintaining its functions and performance in harsh launch conditions.In August 19, 2017, H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.35, Michibiki No.3, was launched. Michibiki (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System) will consist of four parts in 2018, so that i t i s expected that stable high-precis ion positioning will become possible. In addition, from now on, more artificial satellites are scheduled to be launched for various purposes. The Fujikura Group will continuously be committed to Japan's space industry through "Tsunagu" (connecting) technology.

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"Tunagu" Technology New Product News No.4351-5-1, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-8512TEL. +81（0）3 5606 1112　FAX. +81（0）3 5606 1501Issue : October 2017, No. 435 Editor in Chief : Keisuke Okamurahttp://www.fujikura.co.jp

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