FiberTech Polarization-Maintaining Fiber - 84821016H

Specifications

Mode Field Diameter: 6.6 um
Wavelength Range: 950 – 1080 nm
Numerical Aperture: 0.12
Fiber Type: Panda
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Features


  • Polarization-Maintaining Design: Special single-mode fibers designed to maintain the polarization of light, ideal for networks with optical fibers, pump lasers, and microscopic applications.

  • Stress Elements: Embedded stress elements in the cladding create mechanical stresses leading to birefringence in the fiber core.

  • Fiber Types: Available in both Panda and Bow Tie designs to suit different application needs.

  • Mode Field Diameter: Ranges from 3.2 µm to 6.6 µm, depending on the wavelength and fiber type.

  • Jacket Diameter: Uniform jacket diameter of 125 µm across various models ensures compatibility with standard equipment.

  • Transmission Properties: Wavelength ranges from 400 nm to 1390 nm, with specific cut-off wavelengths and attenuation rates tailored to application requirements.

  • Numerical Aperture: Varies from 0.10 to 0.16, providing flexibility in light acceptance and guiding.

  • Acrylate Coating: Durable acrylate coating with diameters ranging from 165 µm to 400 µm for added protection and performance stability.

  • Order Customization: Jacketings and assemblies available upon request to meet specific project requirements.

Applications


  • Network Applications: Polarization-maintaining fibers are crucial in optical fiber networks to ensure signal integrity by maintaining the polarization state of light.

  • Pump Lasers: These fibers are used in pump lasers to enhance performance by managing the polarization of the laser light.

  • Microscopic Applications: The fibers are employed in microscopic applications where precise control of light polarization is necessary for accurate imaging and analysis.

  • Optical Communication Systems: Polarization-maintaining fibers are essential in optical communication systems to reduce signal degradation and improve data transmission quality.

  • Fiber Optic Sensors: These fibers are used in sensors to detect changes in physical parameters by analyzing the polarization state of light.

  • Quantum Computing and Cryptography: The fibers are used in quantum computing and cryptography applications where maintaining polarization is critical for secure and accurate data processing.

  • Scientific Research: Researchers utilize these fibers in various scientific experiments where controlled light polarization is required.

  • Medical Imaging: Polarization-maintaining fibers are used in medical imaging devices to enhance image clarity and detail.