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Corning® ClearCurve® Single-Mode Mid-Temperature Specialty Optical Fibers for Harsh Environments

Corning® ClearCurve® Single-Mode Mid-Temperature Specialty Optical Fibers for Harsh Environments

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Introduction
The document introduces Corning® ClearCurve® Single-Mode bend insensitive optical fibers designed for harsh environments, capable of operating at temperatures up to 180 °C. These fibers are noted for their superior macro bend performance and ease of handling, making them suitable for various applications such as aerospace, defense, medical, structural health monitoring, and down-hole drilling.

Applications

Fiber Sensing and Data Transmission with tight bend requirements in Aerospace and Defense, Medical, Structural Health Monitoring, and Down-Hole Drilling.

Features

Acrylate-based coating for ease of handling.
Temperature rating up to 180 °C with test data available for 150 °C - 200 °C.
Optional hermetic coating for protection against hydrogen-induced attenuation and improved fatigue resistance.
Consistent strength over time at elevated temperatures.
Designed for small bend needs with a recommended minimum bending radius of 5 mm.
Compliance with ITU-Recommendations G.657 and G652.D.
Compatibility with Corning® SMF-28e® and SMF-28e+® fibers.

Key Optical Specifications

Operating Wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm.
Cable Cutoff Wavelength: ≤ 1260 nm.
Maximum Attenuation: 0.38 dB/km at 1310 nm, 0.24 dB/km at 1550 nm.
Mode-field Diameter: 8.6 ± 0.4 µm at 1310 nm, 9.65 ± 0.5 µm at 1550 nm.

Key Geometric, Mechanical, and Environmental Specifications

Cladding Outside Diameter: 125 ± 1.0 µm.
Coating Outside Diameter: 245 ± 10 µm (200 ±10 µm available for 150 °C only).
Core-to-Cladding Offset: ≤ 0.5 µm.
Lengths: Long lengths available (500 m minimum).
Proof Test: 100 or 200 kpsi.
Operating Temperature: -60 to 150 or 180 °C.
Coating: Mid-Temperature Acrylate with optional Hermetic Layer.

Performance Characteristics

Numerical Aperture: 0.12.
Recommended Minimum Bending Radius: 5 mm.

Part Number Table

Single-Mode Bend Insensitive Optical Fiber with Hermetic and Non-Hermetic options, and Mid-temperature Acrylate Coating Types for 150 °C and 180 °C.

Contact Information
For more information, visit Corning's website or contact them via phone or email provided in the document.

Catalog excerpts

Corning® ClearCurve® Single-Mode Mid-Temperature Specialty Optical Fibers for Harsh Environments-1

Corning® ClearCurve® Single-Mode Mid-Temperature Specialty Optical Fibers for Harsh Environments Single-mode bend insensitive optical fiber with midtemperature acrylate-based coatings The Corning® ClearCurve® Single-mode bend insensitive family of fibers now includes higher temperature capability. For use at temperatures up to 180 °C and beyond, these acrylate-based fibers deliver the best macro bend performance in the industry with ease of use and handling; benefiting sensing systems operating in harsh environments. Applications: n Fiber Sensing and Data Transmission with tight bend requirements for: Aerospace and Defense Medical Structural Health Monitoring Down-Hole Drilling Features: n Acrylate-base for ease of handling n Rated for up to 180 °C n Test data available for 150 °C - 200 °C temperature range n Hermetic coating (optional) for protection against hydrogen induced attenuation increase and improved fatigue resistance Inquire for information about the application of mid-temperature coatings on glasses with optical properties that match your application or custom need. Page 1 n Consistent strength over time at elevated temperatures n A set of fibers designed to meet your small bend needs with recommended minimum bending radii of 5 mm n Fully compliant with the stringent bend performance requirements of ITU-Recommendations G.657 and G652.D n Compatible with Corning® SMF-28e® and SMF-28e+® fibers M0300052 Issued: April 2016 Supersedes: Febru

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Cable Cutoff Wavelength (nm Maximum Attenuation (dB/km Key Geometric, Mechanical and Environmental Specifications Cladding Outside Diameter (urn) Coating Outside Diameter (urn) ProofTest (kpsi) Long lengths available (500 m minimum) Mid-Temperature Acrylate Optional Hermetic Layer Performance Characteristics (values in this table are nominal or calculated) Recommended Minimum Bending Radius (mm) 5 Part Number Table SMBIA-5-C Single-Mode Bend Insensitive Optical Fiber with: For more information about Coming's leadership in Specialty Fiber technology visit our website at www.corning.com/specialtyfiber...

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