Optical Cable With Embedded Light Source And Receiver
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high cost and susceptibility to physical damage of traditional optical cable networks, along with issues like signal refraction and strength reduction due to connector quality and contamination, necessitate a more reliable and cost-effective data transmission solution.
Innovation Solution
Embedding light sources and receivers within the optical cable to prevent light loss and eliminate the risks associated with improper connections, thereby enhancing signal integrity and reducing the need for expensive testing equipment and specialized personnel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional optical cable with connectors is used, then data transmission can be achieved, but signal loss occurs due to refraction, contamination, and improper jointing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the light source (optical diode) and light receiver (light sensitive detector) directly into the cable structure, eliminating separate connectors and joints. This integration ensures continuous light transmission without refraction or contamination at connection points, directly resolving the signal loss problem while maintaining data transmission capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional optical cable network is installed, then data transmission network can be established, but high cost is incurred due to expensive test equipment and specialized personnel
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated cable structure with embedded light sources and receivers is designed to be self-testing and self-configuring. The system automatically detects and compensates for transmission issues without requiring external OTDR equipment or specialized technicians, making network installation and maintenance accessible to standard personnel while reducing overall costs.
3Productivity
If traditional optical cable is used, then data transmission can be achieved, but susceptibility to physical damage occurs during installation and construction
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the light source and receiver within protected housings embedded in the cable structure, the system eliminates exposed connectors that are vulnerable to damage. The unified structure reduces the number of connection points where physical damage could occur during installation and construction activities.
4Device complexity
If connectors are used in optical cable, then cable assembly is simplified, but signal strength decreases due to aging and contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the problematic connector interface from the system by directly integrating the optical components into the cable. This eliminates the source of aging and contamination issues while maintaining structural simplicity, as the integrated design removes unnecessary connection points that would otherwise require maintenance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach ensures higher quality data transmission by minimizing the impact of external factors and simplifying signal standards, reducing costs, and improving connectivity, making it more resilient to aging and contamination.
Implementation Method 1
buffer tuner 6 and optical diode 8
Implementation Method 2
light sensitive detector 14 and buffer amplifier 16
Data Source
AI summary
The invention discloses the method of improved optical network cable, where the loss of light is prevented by embedding in it light source and light receiver thus minimizing the consequences of improper joint in optical network.