MIL-Spec Radiation Hard Multimode Fiber 50/125/245µm

Specifications

Core Diameter: 50 um
Wavelength Range: 850 – 1300 nm
Cable Length: 1100 m
Fiber Core Material: Silica
Core Diameter: 50 ± 3 µm
Clad Diameter: 125 ± 1 µm
Coating Diameter: 245 ± 10 µm
Attenuation @ 850/1300nm: 3.5/1.0 dB/km
OFL Bandwidth @ 850/1300nm: 500/500 MHz·km
Numerical Aperture @ 850nm: 0.200 ± 0.015
Zero Dispersion Wavelength: 1295 ≤ λ0 ≤ 1330 nm
Zero Dispersion Slope S0: ≤ 0.11 ps/nm²·km
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Features

  • Radiation Hard Design: Specifically engineered to withstand radiation exposure, making it ideal for military and aerospace applications.
  • Compliance with MIL-Spec Standards: Qualified and approved by the Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) in accordance with MIL-PRF-49291/1-01 standards.
  • Low Attenuation Changes: Exhibits the lowest attenuation changes under radiation exposure, ensuring reliable performance.
  • High Bandwidth Capability: Supports high data rates with an OFL bandwidth of 500 MHz·km at both 850nm and 1300nm wavelengths.
  • Easy Handling and Splicing: Designed for ease of use in various applications, facilitating installation and maintenance.
  • Geometrical Precision: Core diameter of 50 ± 3 µm with minimal non-circularity and concentricity errors, ensuring consistent performance.
  • Optical Performance: Attenuation of 3.5/1.0 dB/km at 850/1300nm with excellent uniformity and transient attenuation characteristics.
  • Durable Coating: Coating diameter of 245 ± 10 µm with a high overall coating concentricity ratio (OCCR) of ≥ 0.70.
  • Zero Dispersion Wavelength: Maintains zero dispersion between 1295nm and 1330nm, optimizing signal integrity.
  • Macrobending Resistance: Low macrobending attenuation at 1300nm, ensuring durability in challenging environments.

Applications

  • Military Applications: Designed to meet the rigorous demands of military environments, these fibers are ideal for use in communication systems where radiation exposure is a concern.
  • Aerospace Applications: Suitable for aerospace environments, providing reliable data transmission in high-radiation areas.
  • Harsh Environment Communications: Withstand extreme conditions, making them perfect for use in harsh environments where standard fibers may fail.
  • High Data Rate Transmission: High bandwidth capabilities make these fibers suitable for applications requiring fast data transmission.
  • Radiation-Hardened Systems: Specifically engineered for systems that must remain operational in radiation-prone areas.
  • Secure Communications: Ensures secure and reliable communication in critical applications where data integrity is paramount.
  • Splicing and Handling: Easy handling and splicing characteristics make installation and maintenance straightforward.