125µm Diameter SM Specialty Fibers - Operating at 488nm - 1550nm
- 125/245μm fiber for SM transmission from 450nm - 1750nm
- 80/170μm fibers for high reliability, small form-factor telecom components
- Ultra-low & low profile, bend-insensitive fiber for de-polarized FOGs, acoustic sensors & small form-factor sensor components
- High NAs for enhanced bend-insensitivity
- High Ge content offering intrinsic photosensitivity for FBG inscription without hydrogenation
Typical Applications:
- Hydrophones/Geophones
- Telemetry
- Down-link fibers
- FBGs
- DTS/DAS/DSS
- Laser diode pigtails
- Biomedical probes
- Couplers
Comparison
| SM450 | SM600 | SM750 | SM800 (5.6/125) | SM980 (3.7/125 | SM980 (4.5/125) | SM980 (5.8/125) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength (nm) | 488-633 | 633-780 | 780-830 | 830-980 | 980-1550 | 980-1550 | 980-1550 |
| Cut-Off Wavelength (nm) | 350-470 | 500-600 | 610-750 | 660-800 | 870-970 | 870-970 | 870-970 |
| Numerical Aperture | 0.10-0.14 | 0.10-0.14 | 0.10-0.14 | 0.10-0.14 | 0.21-0.23 | 0.17-0.19 | 0.13-0.15 |
| Mode Field Diameter (μm) | 2.8-4.1 @488nm | 3.6-5.3 @633nm | 4.4-6.5 @780nm | 4.7-6.9 @830nm | 3.4-4.0 @980 nm | 4.2-4.9 @980 nm | 5.3-6.4 @980nm |
| Attenuation (dB/km) | ≤50 @488nm | ≤15 @633nm | ≤5.0 @830nm | ≤5.0 @830nm | ≤2.0 @980nm | ≤2.0 @980nm | ≤2.0 @980nm |
| Proof Test (%) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) |
| Cladding Diameter (μm) | 125 ± 1 | 125 ± 1 | 125 ± 1 | 125 ± 1 | 125 ± 1 | 125 ± 1 | 125 ± 1 |
| Core Cladding Concentricity (μm) | ≤0.75 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 |
| Coating Diameter (μm) | 245 ± 7 | 245 ± 7 | 245 ± 7 | 245 ± 7 | 245 ± 7 | 245 ± 7 | 245 ± 7 |
| Coating Type | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate |
| Operating Temperature (ºC) | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 |
Specifications
Product Variants Explained
| SM450 | Single-mode fiber for transmitting wavelengths around 450nm |
| SM600 | Single-mode fiber for transmitting wavelengths above 600nm |
| SM750 | Single-mode fiber for transmitting wavelengths above 750nm |
| SM800(5.6/125) | Single-mode fiber for transmitting wavelengths above 800nm |
| SM980(3.7/125) | Bend insensitive fiber for transmission of 980nm |
| SM980(4.5/125) | Bend insensitive fiber for transmission of 980nm |
| SM980(5.8/125) | Fiber laser and amplifier fiber for transmitting 980nm, 1064nm, and 1550nm |
Product Specifications
| Operating Wavelength (nm) | 488 - 633 |
|---|---|
| Cut-Off Wavelength (nm) | 350 - 450 |
| Numerical Aperture | 0.10 - 0.14 |
| Mode Field Diameter (μm) | 2.8 - 4.1@488nm |
| Attenuation (dB/km) | ≤50 @488nm |
| Proof Test (%) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) |
| Cladding Diameter (μm) | 125 ± 1 |
| Core Cladding Concentricity (μm) | ≤0.75 |
| Coating Diameter (μm) | 245 ± 7 |
| Coating Type | Dual Acrylate |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | -55 to +85 |
Resources
Technical Bulletins File md03.10-sm-fiber-for-visible-rgb-through-to-near-ir.pdf