Generating encircled flux (ef) compliant signals in fiber optic links

Abstract

According to examples, systems and methods for taking a non-compliant fiber optic signal and generating an encircled flux compliant fiber optic signal are provided. An example includes a light source to emit an optical signal through a first fiber, and a second fiber, separated by an air gap from the first fiber, to capture the optical signal upon the optical signal propagating the air gap. The optical signal is to disperse during propagation through the air gap to create an expanded optical signal for capture by the second fiber. The expanded optical signal is distributed to one or more output fibers via a coupler, and adjusting the one or more output fibers to achieve EF compliance includes utilizing a fiber bending apparatus to bend the one or more output fibers.

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