Plastic Clad Silica Fibers Low OH - Fiberguide Industries - #1

REFERENCE SUMMARY

Fiber

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Plastic Clad Silica (Low OH)

Anhydroguide™ PCS VIS-IR

DESCRIPTION

When looking for a low cost fiber with a high numerical aperture (N.A.) for more efficient light coupling, the Anhydroguide™ PCS is the fiber of choice. With an N.A. of 0.37 and a plastic cladding that allows a high core-to-clad ratio, satisfies those requirements and more. The pure fused silica (SiO₂) used in the core of the Anhydroguide™ fiber is made by reacting silicon tetrachloride (SiCl₄) with oxygen (O₂) using a plasma arc rather than an oxy-hydrogen flame. This ensures that the residual hydroxyl concentration (OH) will be low in the core material resulting in superior infrared transmission as compared with flame prepared silica that is used in the companion product, Superguide™ which has superior ultraviolet (UV) transmission.

FIBER CROSS SECTION

Tefzel or Nylon Buffer Plastic Clad Silica Core

FEATURES

Protects the fiber during buffer stripping to prevent fiber breakage.

Provides efficient light coupling and superior transmission in tight bends due to high numerical aperture. High concentricity and core-to-clad ratio.

Allows for excellent connection alignment, fiber core positioning and high transmission bundles. Broad operating wavelength range from 550nm to 2100nm. Excellent for Holmium (2100nm) and Erbium (1540nm) laser delivery. All dielectric non-magnetic construction.

The core, clad and buffer materials have been certified to UPS Class VI for non-toxicity and biocompatibility. Optical fibers and assemblies can be sterilized by ETO and gamma. Radiation resistant.

APPLICATIONS

• Make/Break

• Distance

• Temperature

• Liquid level

• Proximity

• Chemical analysis

• Biotechnology

• Spectrophotometer

• Gas/liquid chromatography

• Flame pyrometer

• Cytometry

• DNA sequencing

• HO:YAG Laser

- Orthopedics for arthroscopy

- Urology for lithotripsy

- ENT for endoscopic sinus surgery

- Spine surgery for endoscopic disc removal

- Prostate removal (TURP)

• ER:YAG Laser

- Dental

- Tissue ablation

• Nd:YAG Laser

- Hair removal

• Diode Laser

- Hair removal

- Periodontal surgery

- Treatment of leg and

facial veins

• Variable Pulse YAG Laser

- Skin resurfacing

- Surgery and treatment of benign, pre-malignant and

multiple pathologic skin conditions.

• In-plant systems

• Carries signal for launch/detonation

THE FIBER OPTIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY

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