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In the age of lightning-fast internet, seamless global communication, and cutting-edge medical procedures, there's a silent hero working behind the scenes: optical fibers.
Optical fibers are slender, flexible strands made predominantly of glass or plastic. Their design consists of a core surrounded by a cladding material with a lower refractive index, which ensures that light is continuously reflected within the core, minimizing signal loss.
Optical fibers represent a cornerstone of modern communication and sensing technologies, offering unparalleled speed, reliability, and versatility. From powering global telecommunications networks to enabling breakthroughs in medicine and defense, optical fibers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the digital age. By understanding their general uses and key differences, we can fully appreciate the transformative impact of these remarkable strands of light.
Key Differences in Optical Fibers
Single-mode vs. Multi-mode:
One significant distinction among optical fibers is whether they support single-mode or multi-mode transmission. Single-mode fibers have a smaller core diameter and allow for the propagation of a single mode of light, enabling long-distance transmission with minimal signal dispersion. In contrast, multi-mode fibers feature a larger core diameter, accommodating multiple light modes and offering higher bandwidth but shorter transmission distances.
Material Composition:
Optical fibers can be made from either glass or plastic materials, each with its unique properties and applications. Glass fibers exhibit superior optical clarity and lower signal attenuation, making them ideal for long-haul telecommunications and high-speed data transmission. Plastic fibers, on the other hand, are more flexible and cost-effective, suitable for short-distance communication, illumination, and sensing in non-critical environments.
Specialized Coatings and Modifications:
Optical fibers can be customized with specialized coatings and modifications to enhance their performance in specific applications. For instance, anti-reflective coatings reduce signal loss at connector interfaces, while dispersion-shifted fibers minimize signal distortion in high-speed telecommunications systems. Additionally, fiber Bragg gratings and dopant doping enable the integration of sensing capabilities directly into the fiber structure, opening up new possibilities for distributed sensing and monitoring.
In our offer you can find:
Single Mode Fiber Optic Patchcords
Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords
High Extinction Ratio Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords
Multimode Fiber Optic Patchcord
Buffered Fiber Optics
Optical Grade Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Image Conduits
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- Single Mode Fiber Optic Patchcords
- Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords
- High Extinction Ratio Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords
- Multimode Fiber Optic Patchcords
- Buffered Fiber Optics
- Optical Grade Fiber Optics
- Fiber Optic Image Conduits
Single Mode Fiber Optic Patchcords
FC/PC, FC/APC, and Hybrid Terminated Connectors
Patchcords for Wavelengths from 450 – 1650nm
1m and 2m Standardized Lengths Available
Jacket Material: 900µm Yellow Hytrel® Tubing
Single Mode Fiber Optic Patchcords are available with FC/PC or FC/APC terminated connectors. Hybrid terminated connectors enable users to adapt FC/PC or FC/APC patchcords for compatibility with existing fiber assemblies.
Designed for use with lasers from 450 – 1650nm in 1m and 2m standard lengths, these Single Mode Fiber Optic Patchcords are ideal for applications including beam delivery, microscopy, and telecommunications. Each connector is engraved with the fiber type for easy integration and identification.
Wavelength Range | Mode Field Diameter (nm) | NA | Connector | Length |
450 - 600 nm | 3.0 - 4.0µm @ 515nm | 0.13 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
0.1-0.14 | FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | ||
0.1-0.14 | FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | ||
600 - 770 nm | 3.5 - 4.5µm @ 630nm | 0.13 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
0.1-0.14 | FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | ||
0.1-0.14 | FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | ||
780 - 970 nm | 5.0 ± 0.5µm @ 850nm | 0.13 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | |||
980 - 1650 nm | 5.9 ± 0.3µm @ 980nm | 0.14 | FC/PC or FC/APC | 1 or 2 m |
6.2 ± 0.3µm @ 1060nm | FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | ||
1260 - 1625 nm | 9.2 ± 0.4µm @ 1310nm | 0.14 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
10.4 ± 0.5µm @ 1550nm | FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | ||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m |
Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords
FC/PC, FC/APC, and Hybrid Terminated Connectors
Patchcords for Wavelengths from 460 – 1625nm
Polarization Extinction Ratios up to 25dB
1m and 2m Standardized Lengths Available
Common Specifications | |
Operating Temperature (°C): | 0 to 70 |
Storage Temperature (°C): | -45 to 85 |
Jacket Material: | Ø3 mm Blue PVC Furcation Tubing |
Key Width: | 2mm Narrow Key Connector Key Aligned with Slow Axis |
Slow Axis Alignment: | Aligned to Connector Key |
Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords are available with FC/PC or FC/APC terminated connectors. Hybrid terminated connectors enable users to adapt FC/PC or FC/APC patchcords for compatibility with existing fiber assemblies. Typical extinction ratios between 18 – 25dB maintain input polarization orientation. Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords are ideal for applications including beam delivery, telecommunications, fiber optic sensing. Each connector is engraved with the fiber type for easy integration and identification.
Wavelength Range (nm) | Mode Field Diameter (nm) | NA | Connector | Length (m) |
460 - 700 | 3.3 ± 0.5µm @ 515nm | 0.12 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | |||
620 - 850 | 4.5 ± 0.5µm @ 630nm | 0.12 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | |||
770 - 1100 | 5.3 ± 1.0µm @ 850nm | 0.12 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | |||
970 - 1550 | 6.6 ± 0.5µm @ 980nm | 0.12 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | |||
1270 - 1625 | 9.3 ± 0.5µm @ 1300nm | 0.12 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m | |||
1440 - 1625 | 10.1 ± 0.4µm @ 1550nm | 0.125 | FC/PC | 1 or 2 m |
FC/APC | 1 or 2 m | |||
FC/PC to FC/APC | 1 m |
High Extinction Ratio Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords
FC/PC, FC/APC, or Hybrid Terminated Connectors
Patchcords for Wavelengths from 970 – 1625nm
Extinction Ratios up to 33 dB
Ideal for Use with 980, 1064, 1310, and 1550nm IR Lasers
Common Specifications | |
Length (m): | 1 +0.1/-0.0 |
Jacket Material: | Ø3 mm Blue PVC Furcation Tubing |
Operating Temperature (°C): | 0 to 70 |
Storage Temperature (°C): | -45 to 85 |
Extinction Ratio: | 30dB (Min), 33dB (Typ.) |
Key Width: | 2mm Narrow Key |
Slow Axis Alignment: | Aligned to Connector Key |
High Extinction Ratio Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords are available with FC/PC or FC/APC terminated connectors. Hybrid terminated connectors enable users to adapt FC/PC and FC/APC patchcords for compatibility with existing fiber assemblies.
When used at the fiber specific alignment wavelength, these fiber patchcords provide extinction ratios between 30 – 33 dB to better maintain input polarization. High Extinction Ratio Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patchcords are ideal for applications including telecommunications, interferometry, and quantum key distribution. Each connector is engraved with the fiber type for easy integration and identification.
Wavelength Range (nm) | Mode Field Diameter (nm) | NA | Connector |
970 - 1550 | 6.6 ± 0.5µm @ 980nm | 0.12 | FC/PC to FC/APC |
FC/PC | |||
FC/APC | |||
1270 - 1625 | 9.3 ± 0.5µm @ 1300nm | 0.12 | FC/PC to FC/APC |
FC/PC | |||
FC/APC | |||
1440 - 1625 | 10.1 ± 0.4µm @ 1550nm | 0.125 | FC/PC to FC/APC |
FC/PC | |||
FC/APC |
Multimode Fiber Optic Patchcords
High Quality Fiber Patchcords are designed for UV-VIS (190 - 1250nm) or VIS-NIR (300 - 2400nm) ranges.
These Patchcords are 1.5 meters in length with Nylon or Tefzel coatings.
With core diameters ranging from 50 – 1000μm, these patchcords provide quality solutions for a variety of core sizes.
High Quality Fiber Patchcords are available with SMA 905 or FC/PC connectors featuring a 0.22 numerical aperture.
These Patchcords are ideal for applications requiring optimum transmission in the UV-VIS or VIS-IR wavelengths.
Buffered Fiber Optics
UV/VIS Optical Fibers
High OH Content
Fused Silica Core
Stepped Index
Multimode Fiber
VIS/NIR Optical Fibers
Low OH Content
Ideal for Use with NIR Diode Lasers
Fused Silica Core
Stepped Multimode Fiber
Wavelength Range: 300-2400 nm
Index of Refraction nd - Cladding: 1.440
Coating: VIS/NIR
Length 10m | 57-085 | 57-084 | 57-087 | 57-086 | 57-088 |
Length 25m | 57-091 | 57-090 | 57-093 | 57-092 | |
Core Diameter (μm): | 100 ±3 | 50 ±2 | 400 ±8 | 200 ±4 | 600 ±12 |
Outer Diameter (μm): | 124 ±3 | 145 ±5 | 480 ±5 | 239 ±5 | 710 ±5 |
Minimum Bend Radius (mm) (Continuous/Momentary): | 22/11 | 25/13 | 88/44 | 44/22 | 132/66 |
Cladding Diameter (μm): | 110 ±3 | 125 +1/-3 | 440 ±8.8 | 220 ±4 | 660 ±13.2 |
Wavelength Range: 190-1250 nm
Index of Refraction nd - Cladding: 1.439
Coating: UV/VIS
Length 10m | 57-067 | 57-068 | 57-069 | 57-066 | 57-070 |
Length 25m | 57-073 | 57-074 | 57-075 | 57-072 | |
Core Diameter (μm): | 100 ±3 | 200 ±4 | 400 ±8 | 50 ±2 | 600 ±12 |
Outer Diameter (μm): | 124 ±3 | 239 ±5 | 480 ±10 | 145 ±5 | 710 ±15 |
Minimum Bend Radius (mm) (Continuous/Momentary): | 22/11 | 44/22 | 88/44 | 25/13 | 132/66 |
Cladding Diameter (μm): | 110 ±3 | 220 ±4 | 440 ±8.8 | 125 +1/-3 | 660 ±13.2 |
Fiber Optic Image Conduits
Superior Light Transmission
ESKA® Fiber Strands
Step Index
Minimum order quantity 10 ft
Common Specifications
Substrate:
Acrylic
Operating Temperature (°C):
-55 to +70
Length (ft):
Cut to Order, Minimum 10
Index of Refraction nd - Cladding:
1.402
Attenuation (dB/km):
150 - 300 (@ 650nm)
Numerical Aperture (NA) Tolerance:
±0.03
Diameter Tolerance (%):
±6
Optical Grade Fiber Optics, developed and manufactured by Mitsubishi, are offered in two grades, both with superior optical properties for improved transmission.
The core of both is made of acrylic polymer PMMA (polymethyl-methacrylate) and is sheathed with a particular thin layer of fluorine polymer which has a lower refractive index than the fiber core.
Optical Grade Fiber Optics are designed to provide higher transmission in the visible region of the spectrum. They can be used for a wide range of applications, from general industrial light guides to short-distance data transmission. The fiber is tough and flexible but is not designed to bear loads.
Unjacket , single fiber
02-531 | 02-532 | 02-533 | 02-534 | 02-535 | 02-549 | 53-833 | |
Fiber Diameter (μm): | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1 000 | 1 500 | 2 000 | 3 000 |
Core Diameter (μm): | 240 | 486 | 735 | 980 | 1 470 | 1 960 | 2 950 |
Outer Diameter (mm): | 0,25 | 0,50 | 0,75 | 1 | 1,50 | 2 | 3 |
Acceptance Angle (°): | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 |
Minimum Bend Radius (mm): | 6,25 | 12.5 | 18.75 | 25 | 37.5 | 50 | 75 |
Attenuation (dB/m): | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
Numerical Aperture NA: | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.50 |
Black Polyethylene Jacket, single fiber
57-096 | 57-096 | 57-097 | 02-536 | 02-550 | 02-551 | |
Fiber Diameter (μm): | 250 | 250 | 500 | 1 000 | 1 500 | 2 000 |
Core Diameter (μm): | 240 | 240 | 486 | 980 | 1 470 | 1 960 |
Outer Diameter (mm): | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,20 | 2,20 | 3 |
Acceptance Angle (°): | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
Minimum Bend Radius (mm): | 25 | 25 | 25 | 55 | 55 | 75 |
Attenuation (dB/m): | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.22 |
Numerical Aperture NA: | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
Black Polyethylene Jacket, multi fiber
02-537 | 02-540 | |
Fiber Diameter (μm): | 265 | 265 |
Core Diameter (μm): | 255 | 255 |
Outer Diameter (mm): | 2,20 | 3,25 |
Acceptance Angle (°): | 61 | 61 |
Minimum Bend Radius (mm): | 55 | 81.25 |
Attenuation (dB/m): | 0.70 | 0.65 |
Numerical Aperture NA: | 0.51 | 0.51 |
Number of Fibers: | 16 | 64 |
Fiber Optic Image Conduits
Fused Glass Optical Fiber Rods with Ground and Polished Faces
Coherent Arrangement of Fibers Relays Images
Rigid Rods Bend Under Heat to Almost Any Orientation
Wavelength Range (nm): | 350 - 1500 |
Diameter Tolerance (inches): | ±0.010 |
Length Tolerance (inches): | ±0.030 |
Transmission (%): | 35 - 45 |
Operating Temperature (°C): | 454.00 |
Transformation Temperature (°C): | 704.00 |
Packing Fraction (%): | 100.00 |
Index of Refraction nd - Core: | 1.58 |
Fiber Optic Image Conduits transmit images from one polished face to the other and can be used straight or bent to fit space requirements without loss of light transmission. These Fiber Optic Image Conduits can be bent by heating evenly over a Bunsen burner or in a glass oven while applying pressure and are ideal for fiber optic imaging.
Catalog number | Catalog number | Catalog number | Catalog number | Catalog number | |
Length 25.4 mm | 53-839 | 53-841 | 53-843 | 53-845 | 53-847 |
Length 76.2 mm | 53-840 | 53-842 | 53-844 | 53-846 | 53-848 |
Length 152.4 mm | 38-301 | 38-303 | 38-305 | 40-642 | 38-307 |
Length 304.8 mm | 38-302 | 38-304 | 38-306 | 40-643 | 38-308 |
Fiber Diameter (μm): | 12.00 | 24.00 | 25.00 | 50.00 | 100.00 |
Resolution | High | High | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Minimum Bend Radius (mm): | 12.8 | 25.6 | 6.4 | 12.8 | 25.6 |
Numerical Aperture NA: | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
Number of Fibers: | 50419.00 | 50419.00 | 3012.00 | 3012.00 | 3012.00 |
Outer Diameter (mm): | 3.20 | 6.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 | 6.40 |
Resolution: | 42 lp/mm | 20 lp/mm | 20 lp/mm | 10 lp/mm | 5 lp/mm |
Index of Refraction nd - Cladding: | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.49 |
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