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SILICA/SILICA Optical Fiber
- Solarization Resistant
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Characteristics

Step Index

Numerical Aperture: 0.22 ± 0.02

UV-Vis-NIR Transmission, 180nm to 1150nm

Sterilizable*

Optional Jacketing Available

Core Sizes: 50µm to > 1000µm

Excellent Concentricity

Tight Tolerances

Silica Core, Doped Silica Clad

Polyimide Concentricity: ± 3µm

Polyimide Buffer Standard; Silicone, Acrylate, Fluoropolymer, Aluminum, or dual buffer also available

Temperature: Operating –65ºC to +300ºC

Intermittent up to 400ºC

Proof Tested from 100kpsi

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

For applications in the UV region (190nm - 325nm), effects of high levels of UV radiation on the transmission of a silica core optical fiber must be considered. Solarization changes depend on the type of fiber used as well as the intensity and spectral output of the UV source. These changes are wavelength dependent. Typical characteristics of standard high -OH core (STD), hydrogen loaded core (UVMI) and modified core (UVM) are shown in the following graph. Let Polymicro assist you in selecting the best-suited fiber for your application. Standard core sizes of 100µm, 200µm, 300µm, 400µm, and 600µm. Custom sizes available.