For a fiber alignment/coupling solution, see Surface-Mount Multimode Fiber CouplersBend-insensitive, high NA fibers, for applications requiring high coupling efficiencies or tight fiber bending radii
High-temperature, all-silica fibers, frequently used in medical and industrial fiber sensors
Fibers available in any length
Standard patchcords available in several length with various type connector terminations.
Bend-insensitive, pure silica, multimode Sensor Grade Fibers feature core diameters ranging from 100–1000 µm. A bonded hard polymer cladding enhances the fibers’ strength and fatigue resistance. A high NA of 0.37 allows greater coupling efficiencies, while making these fibers optimal for applications requiring tight bending or coiling of fibers.
Their typical applications include medical, industrial and avionic sensors and instruments. The operating temperature of bare fibers ranges from -65°C to +125°C.
Cabled multimode fibers having a 900 µm outer jacket, surrounded by an Aramid yarn layer and a 3 mm diameter polyurethane cable jacket, provide additional strength and environmental protection. The cabled fibers have an operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C, and are identified by the -C suffix in their model number.
High-temperature, all-silica, high OH-sensor grade fibers are available in 100 and 200 µm core diameters for use in harsher environments. Featuring a polyimide buffer coating, the fibers’ upper operating range is extended to +375°C, while its chemical and abrasion resistance is increased.
Typical applications for these fibers include medical and industrial sensors, spectroscopy and radiation analysis. High-temperature fibers are identified by the -T suffix in their model number.
Fiber Performance: The typical attenuation you can expect when using our sensor grade fibers with various light sources is listed in the following table.
For custom configurations please call a Newport Applications Engineer.
The following volume discount schedule is automatically applied when ordering bare optical fiber: 6 - 50 m with 15 %, 51- 1,000 m with 22 %, > 1,000 m with 25 %. Discount applicable to continuous length of fiber.
For a fiber alignment/coupling solution, see Surface-Mount Multimode Fiber Couplers
For a convenient power meter that has benchtop performance, see Optical Power Meter, High-Performance Hand-Held, 1918-R
For most reliable fiber detectors, see Fiber Optic Detectors
For working with fibers with different connector types, see Fiber Optic Mating Adapter Sleeves
We have great tutorial materials to help you understand basics about fiber optics. see Fiber Optic Basics and Polarization in Fiber Optics.