FGC-GA Geometry System for Optical Fiber Measurements

Specifications

Accepted Fiber Diameter: 10 – 1000 um
Dual Wavelength Illumination: 525nm and 850nm
Field Of View: 1200µm
Core Diameter: < 0.1 µm
Core X/Y-offsets: < 0.25 µm
Core Non-circularity: < 0.05%
Core-core Distance: < 0.1%
Cladding Diameter: Up to 1000µm
Dual-clad Minimum Layer Thickness: 20µm
Multi-core Fiber: Up to 7 cores
Array Width: Up to 15mm
Measurement Time: < 1 minute
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Features


  • Comprehensive Geometry Analysis: The FGC-GA system provides precision measurements of optical fiber geometry, including V-groove arrays, ribbon connectors, and multifiber arrays up to 15mm wide.

  • Dual Wavelength Illumination: Utilizes 525nm and 850nm illumination for optimal optical performance while maintaining standards compliance.

  • Wide Range of Holders: Compatible with a variety of Arden holders and custom holders for diverse applications.

  • Single Fiber Capability: Measures single fibers up to 1mm in diameter, with repeatability tested using a 540/600µm fiber.

  • Polarization Maintaining Fibers: Supports polarization maintaining fibers with an optional PM illuminator.

  • High Precision Measurements: Achieves core diameter precision of less than 0.1 µm and core X/Y-offsets of less than 0.25 µm.

  • Fast Measurement Time: Provides measurement results in less than 1 minute for a 3-fiber array, excluding fiber preparation.

  • Multi-core Fiber Capability: Supports multi-core fibers with up to 7 cores and non-circular fibers with 5 to 8 sides.

  • Automated Scanning: Features an automated lateral scanning stage with a 1200µm field of view for comprehensive data collection.

  • MT Ferrule Measurements: Accurately measures the positions of cores with respect to guide pins in MT ferrules.

Applications


  • V-groove Array Geometry: Measure core-to-core pitch, X-offset, Y-offset, and V-groove block geometry.

  • Array Width: Suitable for arrays up to 15mm wide.

  • MT Ferrule Measurements: Accurate positioning of cores with respect to guide pins.

  • Dual Wavelength Illumination: Uses 525nm and 850nm for optimal optical performance while maintaining standards compliance.

  • Wide Range of Holders: Compatible with various Arden holders and custom holders.

  • Single Fibers: Compatible with single fibers up to 1mm in diameter.

  • Polarization Maintaining Fibers: Optional extra PM illuminator available for these fibers.

  • Fiber Types: Compatible with Singlemode, Multimode (Graded Index and Step Index), Polarization Maintaining, Dual-clad, Multi-core, and Non-circular fibers.