This paper describes environmental effects which impact the design of interfaces to fiber-optic sensors and data buses in aircraft engine controls. Emphasis is placed on selection of components and designs which maintain their performance and reliability in the harsh environment of an electronics enclosure mounted on a modern aircraft turbine engine. Particular attention is given to the effects of temperature on electro-optical component and system performance. The main conclusion is that electro-optical interfaces to a variety of fiber-optic systems can be installed in an engine-mounted control if the designs and components are selected after careful analysis of the effects of the engine environment.
Fiber-Optic Circuits For Aircraft Engine Controls
Fiber Optic Systems for Mobile Platforms ; 1986 ; San Diego,CA,United States
Proc. SPIE ; 0840
1987-12-03
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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