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Fiber Optic Connector Inspection Test Set

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68335-11-C-0252
Agency Tracking Number: N092-118-1056
Amount: $1,324,202.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N092-118
Solicitation Number: 09.2
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2009
Award Year: 2011
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2011-03-19
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2016-09-16
Small Business Information
4611 Chatsworth St.
Shoreview, MN 55126
United States
DUNS: 879225829
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Peter Koudelka
 President
 (651) 481-9661
 peter@prometoptics.com
Business Contact
 Helena Mares
Phone: (651) 481-9661
Email: helena@prometoptics.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

The 3D Fiber Probe being developed is an automated, field-portable, GO/ NO-GO test set for evaluating the health of MIL standard pin and socket fiber optic connectors on F-35, F-22 and other tactical platforms. The device incorporates a novel optical interferometric technology into a very compact imaging probe which enables simultaneous defect, contamination and 3D surface geometry evaluation of a termini endface. Inspection process and reliability of fiber optic connections is improved by detecting critical issues and fiber pistoning conditions prior to failure. Two generations of prototypes have been designed and built to TRL-5 as part of Phase I, Phase II and Phase II.5 contracts previously completed under this topic demonstrating basic operation of all system functions. Full 3D measurements and GO/NO GO evaluation has also been achieved using existing commercial fringe analysis software. A second Phase II contract is being proposed in support of NAVAIR and Air Force requirements outlined in the SOW dated December 17, 2018. Tasks cover further research and development of the 3D Fiber Probe in order to achieve TRL-6/7 status. The scope of this phase is to complete existing hardware and software optimization, conduct system testing and qualify the product to meet MIL-PRF-28800F environmental standards.

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