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APC/SPC Polymer Clad MM Fibers

Product information "APC/SPC Polymer Clad MM Fibers"

Multi Mode; 190 to 2200 nm; Core Diameter 200 to 2000 µm; Cladding Diameter 300 to 2150 µm; Coating Nylon; Numerical Aperture 0.37

Fiberguide’s Anhydroguide™ (APC) and Superguide™ (SPC) series of silica core, polymer clad, Nylon coated multi mode fibers feature a polymer cladding. This polymer cladding enables a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.37, but it differs from the hard polymer cladding of Fiberguide’s APCH/SPCH series of hard polymer clad MM fibers because the polymer cladding offers better radiation stability for nuclear research and sensing applications.

While the APC series features a low hydroxyl ion concentration (low OH) and works in the visible to IR range, SPC variants with high hydroxyl ion concentration are suitable for the UV to visible range. Both series are coated with NAMSA Class VI Nylon.

As an option, fibers can be provided with a broad selection of shaped tips – standard configurations as well as custom designed shapes. Shaped tip fibers provide optimum control over beam delivery and/or increased efficiency of light collection.

Some fiber types can also be end capped to achieve higher coupled power into a fiber core by reducing the power density at the air / silica interface, commonly the point of laser damage. End cap diameters and lengths are offered for select numerical apertures and fiber cores size, but can be easily customized for a variety of fiber types and specialized applications.

Additionally, all fiber types can be equipped on demand with Fiberguide’s patented RARe Motheye anti-reflective technology that enhances fiber transmission performance and significantly increases the damage threshold for your application over a large wavelength range.

Key Features:

  • Step Index Multi Mode Fibers
  • Pure Fused Silica Core / Polymer Cladding
  • Coating: Nylon
  • Core / Cladding Sizes: 200/300 to 2000/2150 µm
  • Wavelengths: SPC (High OH) 190 to 1250 nm, APC (Low OH) 400 to 2200 nm
  • Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.37
  • Recommended Bend Radius: Short Term 100 x Clad Diameter, Long Term 200 x Clad Diameter
  • 100% Proof Test Using 4-Axis Bend Method
  • Nylon certified to NAMSA Class VI


Applications: Bio-Analytical Sensing; Medical Laser; Dental Curing; Spectroscopy; Nuclear Plasma Sensing; Photodynamic Therapy

Manufacturer "Molex (former Fiberguide Industries)"
Molex is a manufacturer of electronic components intended to offer interconnect solutions for aerospace, automotive, defense, HVAC, diagnostics, and data center industries. The company's electronic components include electronic, electrical, sensors, and fiber optic connectivity systems, electrical and fiber-optic interconnection products and systems, switches, cable assemblies, antennas, and integrated products. In 2020, Molex acquired Fiberguide Industries, Inc. a leading US provider of fiberoptic solutions to the OEM markets since 1977. The comprehensive product line is based on ISO 9000:2000 and includes standard and custom high optical transmission multimode, singlemode and graded-index optical fibers from UV to NIR, optical fiber assemblies and discrete components. Fiberguide´s products are used in applications such as medical, sensing, laser delivery systems and smoke and particle detection.
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Molex, LLC
2222 Wellington Court
IL 60532 Lisle, United States

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