Optran® WF – Low-OH Silica Fibers for VIS-NIR (700–2400 nm)

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Specifications

Wavelength Range: 700 – 2400 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: 30 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
OH Content: low (< 1 ppm)
OH Contents < 0.25 Ppm: available upon request

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Features

  • Numerical Aperture (NA):
    • 0.12 ± 0.02
    • 0.22 ± 0.02
    • 0.28 ± 0.02
    • or customized to meet specific needs.
  • High Operating Temperature: Operates efficiently from -190 to +350°C.
  • Variety of Core Diameters: Available in sizes ranging from 30 to 3000 μm to suit diverse applications.
  • 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 customize as needed.
  • Low OH Content: Optran® WF fibers have low OH content (< 1 ppm), with options for even lower OH content (< 0.25 ppm) available upon request.
  • Prooftest Standards:
    • 100 kpsi (Nylon, ETFE, Acrylate)
    • 70 kpsi (Polyimide)
  • Minimum Bending Radius:
    • 50 × cladding diameter (for short-term mechanical stress)
    • 50 × core diameter (for high laser power use)
  • Durable Jacket Options: Polyimide (-190 to +350°C), ETFE (-40 to +150°C), Nylon (-40 to +100°C), and Acrylate (-40 to +85°C).
  • Fluorine-Doped Silica Cladding: Ensures high-quality performance and durability
  • Tailored to your specific needs

Applications

  • Spectroscopy

  • Analytical instrumentation

  • Medical Diagnostics 

  • Optical sensing

  • Measurement systems

  • VIS/NIR light transmission

  • Laser Delivery Systems
  • Low Power astronomy Applications