Speciality Fibers

• Cost effective alternative to All silica fibers (AS)
• Better UV and IR transmission than Hard clad silica fibers
• High numerical aperture
• Biocompatible materials
• Sterilizable by ETO, steam, e-beam, gamma radiation
• Radiation resistant

Properties

• Numerical aperture: 0.40 (2 meters) 0.30 (steady state)
• Operation wavelength range: 220 nm to 1100 nm (PCS-UV)
• Proof test level (bend method): 70 kpsi
• Bend radius: momentary 100 times the core radius long term 600 times the core radius
• Laser damage threshold: >1.3 kW/mm2 (Nd:YAG, cw at 1060 nm)

Core

• synthetic quartz

Cladding

• Silicon resin cladding (-40°C to 180°C)

Buffer

• Nylon (-40°C to 100°C)
• ETFE (-200°C to 150°C)

Optional

• Connectors (SMA, ST, DIN ), special connectors upon request
• PCS-Fiber Cables