Fiber Splicing Techniques

Fiber splicing techniques are methods used to connect two optical fibers together to ensure that data can flow seamlessly through them. There are two main techniques: fusion splicing, which involves melting the fiber ends together using heat for a permanent bond, and mechanical splicing, which aligns and holds the fiber ends together using an adhesive or alignment fixture without melting them. Both methods aim to minimize signal loss and maintain the integrity of the light signal traveling through the fibers, essential for high-speed communication systems like the internet and telecommunications.