OM4 bend insensitive multi-mode fibers’ usefulness for MCM integration

For future generations of electronic systems, a severe bottleneck is expected on the interconnection level and the use of optical interconnection is considered as one of the most promising solutions in this matter. Recent progress in fiber development resulted in new generation of optical fibers that are bend insensitive. This makes them ideal for Multi Chip Module (MCM) application. This paper focuses on OM4 bend insensitive multi-mode fibers’ usefulness for MCM integration, particularly the investigation of MM fiber loss is presented, which is influenced by bend diameter and the fiber's mechanical performance under influence of high temperature (400 °C–1000 °C adequate to MCM production process).

► The influence of high temperature exposure on OM4 fibers’ mechanical properties.
► Researching OM4 class fibers for use in innovative Optical Multi Chip Module.
► The influence of bending at a very small radius, up to 2 mm, on MM fibers.