Description
Optran® UV optical fibers are multimode fibers with a fused silica core and fluorine-doped cladding, designed for light transmission in the 220–1200 nm spectral range. These fibers represent a standard UV fiber type within the CeramOptec portfolio.
The fiber structure is based on an all-silica design with a defined refractive index profile, enabling controlled light guidance across the specified wavelength range. Optran® UV fibers are available with a range of core diameters and numerical aperture configurations to support integration into different optical systems.
Compared to UVNS fiber types, Optran® UV fibers exhibit similar initial attenuation characteristics, but differ in their behavior under prolonged or high-intensity UV exposure due to differences in preform manufacturing technology.
Optran® UV fibers are used in applications requiring UV transmission under standard operating conditions, where defined optical properties and system integration are the primary requirements.
Optran® UV – High-OH UV Fiber (220–1200 nm)
Specifications
| Wavelength Range: | 220 – 1200 nm |
|---|---|
| Fiber Core Material: | Silica |
| Numerical Aperture (NA): | 0.12 ± 0.02 | 0.22 ± 0.02 | 0.28 ± 0.02 or customized |
| Operating Temperature: | -190 to +350°C |
| Core Diameter: | 50 to 3000 μm |
| Standard Core / Cladding Ratios: | 1 : 1.04 | 1 : 1.06 | 1 : 1.1 | 1 : 1.15 | 1 : 1.2 | 1 : 1.25 | 1 : 1.4 or customized |
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Features
- Numerical Aperture (NA):
- 0.12 ± 0.02
- 0.22 ± 0.02
- 0.28 ± 0.02
- or customized options available
- OH Content:
- Optran® UV: High (> 700 ppm)
- Standard Prooftest:
- 100 kpsi (nylon, ETFE, acrylate jacket)
- 70 kpsi (polyimide jacket).
- Minimum Bending Radius:
- 50 × cladding diameter (short-term mechanical stress)
- 150 × core diameter (during use with high laser power)
- Material Composition:
- Silica glass core
- Buffer (if provided): Silicone, hard polymer
- Jacket Options:
- Polyimide: -190 to +350°C
- ETFE: -40 to +150°C
- Nylon: -40 to +100°C
- Acrylate: -40 to +85°C
Applications
- Spectroscopy
- Medical Diagnostics
- Medical Technology
- Laser Delivery Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by a standard UV fiber?
How does Optran® UV differ from UVNS fibers?
When should Optran® UV be selected instead of UVNS?
Which types of applications typically use standard UV fibers?
Does Optran® UV include features for solarization resistance?
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