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HOLLOW SILICA Waveguide (HSW™)
- IR Applications

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Hollow Silica Waveguide: Usage Guide and Test Process Overview

Characteristics

  • Wavelength Range 2.9 µm past 10.6µm
  • High Laser Damage Threshold: > 1000W @ 10.6µm
  • Strong and Flexible
  • Non-Toxic: Sterilizable*
  • Low Insertion Loss
  • No End Reflection
  • Transmission Optimized for CO2 or Er:YAG wavelengths

* The end manufacturer is responsible for bio-compatibility and sterilization testing and validation studies.

HWCA – CO2 Hollow Waveguide with Acrylate Buffer

HWEA – Er:YAG Hollow Waveguide with Acrylate Buffer
 


HSW Typical Spectral Attenuation*


Terminations Available

Poly-Lok:

  • Removable, reusable connectors, ideal for prototyping
  • SMA (905), SMA (906), STII, and FC (STII and FC not available for 1000µm bore)
  • Not for permanent installations

Permanent SMA (905), SMA (906), STII, and FC:

  • Waveguide protrudes 1 to 2 mm from connector endface

 


This product is licensed and manufactured under the following patents: US: 5,440,664; 5,567,471; 4,930,863; 5,497,440; and 5,605,716; Israel: 86296; 105956; and 111904; Europe: 0344478.


   

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