Ascentta Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensor

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Specifications

Center Wavelength Range: 1510 – 1590 nm
FBG Length: Custom
Reflectivity: 3 - 90%, >1%, 30 - 99%
Wavelength: 1510~1590 nm (Customizable)
Wavelength Deviation: ±0.5 nm
Reflection: 1%-99% (Customizable)
3dB Bandwidth: Customizable
Anti-pull Strength: Min 100 kpsi
Side Mode Suppression Ratio (Apodized): Min 15 dB
Side Mode Suppression Ratio (Uniform): Min 8 dB
FBG Length: Customizable
Recoating (optional): Acrylate or glass
Fiber Type: SMF-28
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Features


  • Highly customizable

  • Highly precise

  • Compatible with single-mode, multimode, and polarization-maintaining (PM) fibers

  • Supports strain and temperature sensing

  • Can be used with an optical circulator in DWDM systems

  • Enables ASE filtering and noise suppression

Applications


  • Structural Health Monitoring: Use FBG sensors to monitor the integrity of buildings, bridges, and other civil structures by detecting strain and temperature changes.

  • Energy Sector: Implement FBG sensors in oil and gas pipelines for real-time monitoring of pressure and temperature to ensure safe and efficient operations.

  • Aerospace Applications: Utilize FBG sensors in aircraft and spacecraft to monitor structural health, ensuring safety and performance under varying conditions.

  • Telecommunications: Apply FBG technology for wavelength filtering and multiplexing in optical communication systems.

  • Medical Devices: Integrate FBG sensors into medical instruments for precise measurement of physiological parameters such as temperature and pressure.

  • Automotive Industry: Use FBG sensors to monitor critical parameters in vehicles, such as tire pressure and engine temperature, for enhanced safety and performance.

  • Railway Monitoring: Implement FBG sensors to monitor rail track conditions and detect potential issues before they lead to failures.

  • Environmental Monitoring: Deploy FBG sensors in environmental monitoring stations to measure and report on variables like temperature, pressure, and humidity.

  • Industrial Process Control: Use FBG sensors for precise control and monitoring of industrial processes, ensuring quality and efficiency.

  • Marine Applications: Employ FBG sensors in ships and underwater structures to monitor stress and temperature, ensuring structural integrity.