Transcript Design, Modeling, Reliability Testing of Metallized Optical Fiber (PPT | 851KB)

Design, Modeling, & Reliability Testing
of Metallized Optical Fiber
Ayesha Johnson & Justin Greene
Advisor: Prof. Surot Thangitham
The Goal: Rohm and Haas Fiber Optics Company conducts pull
strength tests for quality control purposes in order to verify bond
strength of metallized optical fiber. Currently, neither a standard
method nor procedure exists to measure this particular quality of
optical fibers. Thusly, major uncertainty is associated with the
results. Because of this uncertainty, we are designing an optimal
testing apparatus and procedure. Rohm and Haas wants us to
use these planned improvements to determine whether the
metallized optical fiber fails due to poor plating or to the testing
procedure and apparatus.
Executive Summary: The project will design and analyze an
acceptable procedure to ensure the quality of the plated optical
fiber, calculate the variability of the process, and ensure the
reliability the bond strength. The project involves five phases:
 Phase 1: Modeling will determine the theoretical bond strength
and a theoretical force that will fracture the bond.
 Phase 2: Current state analysis will show the statistical
distribution of the fracture toughness.
 Phase 3: Improved testing apparatus will simulate actual optical
fiber use.
 Phase 4: An optimal procedure will insure accurate and
repeatable results.
 Phase 5: Reliability analysis results will determine the reliability of
the procedure and optical fiber.