In this paper, we present the results of extensive single-radius bend
loss measurements for two different fibers over wide ranges of wavelen
gth (800-1600 nn) and curvature radius (13.5-27.5 mm). A new bend loss
formula is also derived, allowing a good fit of experimental data ove
r the whole range of both parameters. Using an equivalent step-index (
ESI) approach we obtain a good agreement between estimated and real pa
rameters: e.g., cutoff wavelengths are within 1%.