Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading

In order to better understand the damage phenomenon and failure mechanism of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) optical splitters under force cycling, this paper established an online test experimental platform to study their optical and mechanical performance response under the action of force cycling....

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Main Authors: Lianqiong Jiang, Yu Zheng, Ke Zeng, Xin Tang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/4/449
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description In order to better understand the damage phenomenon and failure mechanism of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) optical splitters under force cycling, this paper established an online test experimental platform to study their optical and mechanical performance response under the action of force cycling. The research results show that under the action of force cyclic loading, the weakest area in the PLC optical splitter is the eight-channels output fiber array–PLC chip adhesively bonded joint; the moments of force cycle loading and unloading cause the insertion loss (<i>IL</i>) of the PLC optical splitter to fluctuate suddenly, especially at the moment of unloading. In addition, the research results show that under the action of force cyclic loading, the local deformation and damage behavior of the weak area can be reflected by the optical performance parameter indicators monitored in real time. This study helps to identify the location of weak areas of PLC optical splitters and understand their response behavior under force cyclic loads, which can provide a useful reference for subsequent measures to improve their long-term reliability.
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spelling doaj-art-bbe3aad7cd064fd08650c8807400d1d12025-08-20T02:18:10ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2025-04-0116444910.3390/mi16040449Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic LoadingLianqiong Jiang0Yu Zheng1Ke Zeng2Xin Tang3State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaIn order to better understand the damage phenomenon and failure mechanism of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) optical splitters under force cycling, this paper established an online test experimental platform to study their optical and mechanical performance response under the action of force cycling. The research results show that under the action of force cyclic loading, the weakest area in the PLC optical splitter is the eight-channels output fiber array–PLC chip adhesively bonded joint; the moments of force cycle loading and unloading cause the insertion loss (<i>IL</i>) of the PLC optical splitter to fluctuate suddenly, especially at the moment of unloading. In addition, the research results show that under the action of force cyclic loading, the local deformation and damage behavior of the weak area can be reflected by the optical performance parameter indicators monitored in real time. This study helps to identify the location of weak areas of PLC optical splitters and understand their response behavior under force cyclic loads, which can provide a useful reference for subsequent measures to improve their long-term reliability.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/4/449PLC optical splittersforce cyclic loadingadhesively bonded jointinsertion loss
spellingShingle Lianqiong Jiang
Yu Zheng
Ke Zeng
Xin Tang
Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading
Micromachines
PLC optical splitters
force cyclic loading
adhesively bonded joint
insertion loss
title Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading
title_full Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading
title_fullStr Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading
title_full_unstemmed Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading
title_short Response Analysis of PLC Optical Splitters Under Force Cyclic Loading
title_sort response analysis of plc optical splitters under force cyclic loading
topic PLC optical splitters
force cyclic loading
adhesively bonded joint
insertion loss
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/4/449
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