Reduced Diameter SM Specialty Fibers - Operating at 830nm - 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
| | SM800(4.2/80) | SM980(4.5/80) | SM1250(5.4/80) | SM1250(9/80) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength (nm) | 830-980 | 980-1550 | 1310-1550 | 1310-1550 |
| Cut-Off Wavelength (nm) | 660-800 | 870-970 | 1150-1250 | 1150-1250 |
| Numerical Aperture | 0.14-0.18 | 0.17-0.19 | 0.19-0.21 | 0.11-0.13 |
| Mode Field Diameter (μm) | 3.7-4.9 @830nm | 4.2-4.9 @980nm | 5.0-5.7 @1310nm | 8.2-9.9 @1310nm |
| Attenuation (dB/km) | ≤3.0 @1550nm | ≤2.0 @980nm | ≤1.0 @1310nm | ≤2.0 @1310nm |
| 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) |
| Cladding Diameter (μm) | 80 ± 1 | 80 ± 1 | 80 ± 1 | 80 ± 1 |
| Core Cladding Concentricity (μm) | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 |
| Coating Diameter (μm) | 170 ± 5 | 170 ± 5 | 170 ± 5 | 170 ± 5 |
| Coating Type | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate | Dual Acrylate |
| Operating Temperature (ºC) | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 | -55 to +85 |
Specifications
Product Variants Explained
SM800(4.2/80) | Reduced cladding diameter fiber for transmission of wavelengths above 830nm |
SM980(4.5/80) | Bend insensitive, reduced cladding diameter fiber for transmission of wavelengths above 980nm |
SM1250(5.4/80) | Bend insensitive, reduced cladding diameter fiber for transmission of wavelengths above 1250nm |
SM1250(9/80) | Reduced cladding diameter fiber for transmission of wavelengths above 1250nm |
Product Specifications
| Operating Wavelength (nm) | 830 - 980 |
|---|---|
| Cut-Off Wavelength (nm) | 660 - 800 |
| Numerical Aperture | 0.14 - 0.18 |
| Mode Field Diameter (μm) | 3.7 - 4.9 @830nm |
| Attenuation (dB/km) | ≤3.0 @830nm |
| Proof Test (%) | 1, 2 or 3 (100, 200 or 300 kpsi) |
| Cladding Diameter (μm) | 80 ± 1 |
| Core Cladding Concentricity (μm) | ≤0.50 |
| Coating Diameter (μm) | 170 ± 5 |
| Coating Type | Dual Acrylate |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | -55 to +85 |