High optical power is considered as the source of failures in passive optical elements. Optical connectors, in particular, have been studied because of the unavoidable exposure of their optical interfaces to environmental issues during insertion and extraction. Cleaning and insertion/extraction procedures are investigated. Evidence for burn-out, depending on the different procedures, calls for new suitable rules for handling during equipment operation and testing.

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