PFP extra high-performance Planar Waveguide Fiber provides a solution to the splicing challenges for high NA waveguiding structures. Industry developments indicate the call out for easy interfacing of new planar waveguide (PWG) technology with existing fiber infrastructures. Planar Waveguide Fiber is an excellent bridge fiber between high NA planar waveguides and low NA transmission fiber. This fiber allows outstanding optical coupling with planar waveguides. In addition, the composition of PWG1-XP is tailored to thermally expand the core during splicing and thus achieve low splice loss to transmission fibers.
| Applications |
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- Fibertails for Planar Waveguides
- Bridge Fiber
| | | Features & Benefits |
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- High numerical aperture - Bend insensitive fiber for miniature packages
- Thermally expandable core - Low splice loss to transmission fiber
- Small Mode Field Diameter - High coupling efficiency with Planar Waveguides
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Optical Specifications |
| Operating Wavelength (nominal) | 1550 nm |
| Mode Field Diameter | 4.8 &*177; 0.5 µm @ 1550 nm |
| Second Mode Cut-Off | 1330 &*177; 50 nm |
| Core Numerical Aperture (nominal) | 0.26 |
| Bend Loss for 100 turns @ 13 mm radius | < 0.001 dB @ 1550 nm |
| Bend Radius for 0.05 dB per 100 Turns | Much less than LTBR @ 1550 nm |
Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications |
| Clad Diameter | 125.0 &*177; 0.5 µm |
| Coating Diameter | 245 &*177; 10 µm |
| Core-Clad Concentricity | < 0.3 µm |
| Coating/Clad Offset | &*8804; 5 µm |
| Coating Material | UV Cured, Dual Acrylate |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 ∞C |
| Short-Term Bend Radius | &*8805; 6 mm |
| Long-Term Bend Radius | &*8805; 13 mm |
| Proof Test Level | &*8805; 200 kpsi (1.4 GN/m≤) |
Note: A re-spooling & cut fee of $30.00 is included for all lengths under the 100 meter spool size. To order an entire 100 meter spool please contact our Customer Service Department.
