850, 1060, 1300 nm; Core Dia. 50 µm; Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Acrylate Coating; Optional Hermetic Layer; -60 to +180 °C
Equipped with mid-temperature acrylate-based coatings, the Corning® ClearCurve® series of multi mode (MM) bend insensitive optical fibers now includes higher temperature and higher bandwidth capability. For use at temperatures up to +180 °C and beyond, these acrylate-based fibers deliver incredible macro bend performance with ease of use and handling – benefiting sensing systems operating in harsh environments.. The ClearCurve multi mode fiber series includes the MM50BI-XMT fiber with mid-temperature acrylate coating as well as the MM50BIH-XMT fiber with mid-temperature acrylate coating and an additional hermetic layer. For mid-temperature single mode fibers please refer to Corning’s ClearCurve single mode fiber series. Key Features:
Acrylate-base for Ease of Handling
Rated for up to +180 °C
Test data available at +200 °C
Higher Bandwidths available
Hermetic Coating (Optional) for Protection Against Hydrogren-induced Attenuation Increase and Improved Fatigue Resistance
Consistent Strength Over Time at Elevated Temperatures
Designed to Meet Your Specific Needs: Recommended Min. Bending Radius of 7.5 mm
Fully Compliant With ITU-Recommendations G651.1
Compatible with Current Optical Fibers and Practices
Applications: Fiber Sensing and Data Transmission with Tight Bend Requirements and/or High Bandwidth Requirements for: Aerospace & Defense, Structural Health Monitoring, Down-Hole Drilling
1310, 1550 nm; Mode Field Dia. 8.6, 9.65 µm; Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Acrylate Coating; Optional Hermetic Layer; -60 to +180 °C
Equipped with mid-temperature acrylate-based coatings, the Corning® ClearCurve® series of single mode (SM) bend insensitive optical fibers now includes higher temperature capability. For use at temperatures up to +180 °C and beyond, these fibers deliver the best macro bend performance in the industry with ease of use and handling – benefiting sensing systems operating in harsh environments. The ClearCurve single mode fiber series includes the SMBI-5-XMT fiber with mid-temperature acrylate coating as well as the SMBIH-5-XMT fiber with mid-temperature acrylate coating and an additional hermetic layer. For mid-temperature multi mode fibers please refer to Corning’s ClearCurve multi mode fiber series. Key Features:
Acrylate-base for Ease of Handling
Rated for up to +180 °C
Test data available at +200 °C
Hermetic Coating (Optional) for Protection Against Hydrogren-induced Attenuation Increase and Improved Fatigue Resistance
Consistent Strength Over Time at Elevated Temperatures
Designed to Meet Your Small Bend Needs: Recommended Min. Bending Radii of 5 mm
Fully Compliant With ITU-Recommendations G.657 and G652.D
Compatible with Corning® SMF-28e® and SMF-28e+® Fibers
Applications: Fiber Sensing and Data Transmission with Tight Bend Requirements for: Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Structural Health Monitoring, Down-Hole Drilling
1550 nm; Mode Field Dia. 9.65 µm; Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating; Rec. Bend Radius 10 mm; Cutoff Wavelength ≤1450 nm
Corning’s ClearCurve® Photonic special single mode (SM) fiber satisfies the need of photonic component manufacturers for a single fiber optimized to provide low bend loss, tight geometrical control, high mechanical reliability and good coupler performance. It has been specially designed to meet the growing demands for smaller footprints. Corning’s patented ClearCurve® technology gives the fiber an ultra-low bend loss performance. Created with tighter geometrical and mechanical specifications, this fiber enables consistent, reliable, and low loss splicing. ClearCurve® Photonic fiber was developed with an optical profile ideal for making couplers. Corning’s ClearCurve® Photonic specialty single mode optical fiber is optimized for use in photonic components, paving the way for you to reliably and consistently enable information to go faster, further, and “smarter” in a smaller space. Key Features:
10 mm Bend Radius
Low Bend Loss
Tighter Geometrical Control
High Reliability Enhanced by 200 kpsi
FBT Coupler Friendly
Applications: Designed Specifically for Photonic Components in Small Package Sizes like Fiber Couplers; Very Tight Bend Requirements
Cut off Wavelength ≤980, ≤1300, ≤1400 nm; Numerical Aperture 0.22, 0.23; Mode Field Diameter 3.5 to 5.6 µm; Attenuation ≤15.0; Cladding/Coating Dia. 80, 125 µm/165, 245 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating
Manufactured with Corning’s patented outside vapor deposition (OVD) process, Corning® ER series of Erbium-doped specialty fibers set the worldwide standard for uniformity and reliability. Corning offers erbium-doped fibers with hermetic coatings for significant advantage with respect to mechanical reliability and resistance to hydrogen-induced optical attenuation degradation. These erbium-doped fibers have a proven track record in state-of-the-art optical amplifiers and exhibit consistently low splice loss when coupled with fibers such as Corning® HI 1060 FLEX, Corning® HI 980, and Corning SMF-28e+® optical fiber. Erbium-doped fiber designs are available for conventional C-band, L-band, and reduced-clad (80 μm) applications. Corning’s range of Erbium-doped fibers includes product series like ER 1550C3, ER 1550C3 LC, ER 1600L3 and RC ER 1550C3. For more information please refer to the Corning® ER Erbium-doped specialty optical fibers datasheet. In typical high-performance amplifiers built with Corning’s Erbium-doped fiber, gain consistency is maximized due to spectral uniformity of the fiber, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments to gain flattening filter design. Variations in gain spectrum and pump power requirements are greatly reduced, which makes for a more predictable amplifier manufacturing process and translates directly to lower costs for customers. Key Features:
Outstanding Consistency and Uniformity
Patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process
OVD Manufacturing Consistency Provides Repeatability for Gain Spectrum Allowing for the Reduction of Lot Qualifications in Amplifier Deployment
Hermetic Coating for Increased Environmental Stability and Reliability
Dual Acrylate Coating System Provides Excellent Protection and Superior Mechanical Robustness
Short and Long Cutoff Wavelength C-band Versions Available
Excellent Geometry Control
Mode-field Diameter Designed to Match Corning® High Index Specialty Fiber
Efficient Coupling With an EDFA
Applications: Single and Multi-channel Optical Amplifiers; Digital and Analog Systems; Community Antenna Television (CATV) Amplifier
720 to >1060 nm; Core dia. 4.0 to 5.3 µm; Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Coating Dia. 245 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating; High-index, Bend Insensitive
Consistent glass with excellent reliability: Corning's HI series of high-index single mode (SM) fibers is used across telecommunications, aerospace, and industrial markets in applications such as wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) couplers, splitters, and pump pigtails. The high-index fibers are manufactured with Corning's outside vapor deposition (OVD) process which results in durable, highly consistent glass and excellent reliability. When used as component pigtails, HI series fibers allow for efficient fiber coupling within photonic products. The fibers also offer reduced bend attenuation due to their high core index of refraction. Corning’s HI series of high-index single mode fibers includes products like HI 780, HI 780C, HI 980, RC HI 980, HI 1060, RC HI 1060, HI 1060 FLEX and RC HI 1060 FLEX. For more information please refer to the Corning® HI high-index SM fibers datasheets. For the HI 780 specialty fiber series, a re-engineered version, HI 780C, is available, which delivers nonadiabatic taper loss during component manufacturing. HI 780C is a coupler-optimized design that allows for steeper tapers and shorter couplers with lower losses. Key Features:
Outstanding Consistency and Uniformity
Patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process
Dual Acrylate Coating System Provides Excellent Protection and Superior Mechanical Robustness
Excellent Geometry Control
High Core Index of Refraction: 1.459 to 1.471
Efficient Coupling
High Proof Test for Increased Reliability in Tight Bend Configurations
High Numerical Aperture: 0.14, 0.21
RC HI 980/1060/1060 FLEX Provide 80 μm Diameter for Miniature Packaging
HI 1060 FLEX Provides Ultra-low Bending Loss, Low Excess Loss, Low Splice Loss to SMF-28e+® and ER 1550C3 Fibers
Applications: Photonic Products and Fused-fiber Couplers; Component Fiber for Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs), Couplers, Other Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Components; Pigtails for Pump Laser Diodes; Short Wavelength Laser and Light-emitting Diode (LED) Sources; Splitters and Combiners; Sensors and Gyroscopes; CATV Couplers; Ultra-compact Components Requiring Small Bend Radii
850, 1300 nm; Core Dia. 50 µm; Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating; Hermetic Layer; -60 to +85 °C
Corning’s MMFHA hermetic multi mode (MM) optical fibers are designed for applications requiring improved fatigue resistance, high useable strength and excellent resistance to hydrogen permeation into optical fibers. For hermetic single mode fibers please refer to Corning’s SMFHA fibers. Corning’s specialty designed hermetic layer provides a protective barrier to help shield the glass from exposure to hydrogen, water and corrosive chemicals while maintaining optical qualities comparable to standard fibers. The properties of the hermetic layer increase the fatigue performance of the fiber five times compared with non-hermetic fibers. Corning’s hermetic layer is a thin layer of amorphous carbon that is bonded to the glass surface of the optical fiber. The fiber is manufactured with Corning’s patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) process. The MMFHA hermetic multi mode specialty fibers offer high reliability and consistent performance for a variety of applications. Key Features:
No Hydrogen Aging at Room Temperature to +85 °C
Low Attenuation
Outstanding Consistency and Uniformity Using Patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process
Efficient Coupling
Dual Acrylate Coating System Provides Excellent Protection and Superior Mechanical Robustness
Multi Mode (MM) Fibers Optimized for 850 nm and 1300 nm Wavelengths
Inquire for Other Glasses
Applications: Hydrogen-rich Environments; Long-distance Undersea Links; Sensors; Increased Fatigue Resistance for Tight Bend Applications
400 to 1550 nm; Mode Field Dia. 2.3 to 10.5 µm; Cladding Dia. 80, 125 µm
Field-proven as the industry standard, Corning’s PANDA PM series of polarization maintaining (PM) optical fibers are designed with the best polarization maintaining properties and are the industry standard in the world today. The fibers offer low attenuation and excellent birefringence for high-performance applications. The PANDA PM fiber design uses two stress applying parts to create an extremely high birefringence, resulting in fiber with excellent polarization maintaining properties. This design was invented and patented by Corning. Available in a wide range of standard operating wavelengths from 400 up to 1550 nm and with a variety of coating designs, PANDA PM specialty fibers are optimal for high-performance polarization maintaining fiber applications. This field-proven fiber supports high growth applications and performs well over a wide temperature range. Corning offers the broadest portfolio of PANDA PM fibers with a wide range of design options. In addition to regular PANDA PM fibers, Corning’s PANDA PM series of polarization maintaining (PM) optical fibers include:
Bend-insensitive products (PANDA PM Bend Insensitive: PMBI, PMSR)
Variants with high numerical aperture (PANDA PM High NA: PM13-HNA, PM85-HNA)
Fibers with thermally-diffused expanded core (HA15-PS-U25D(TEC))
Variants with reduced cladding (RC PANDA PM: RC PM, RC13-15-PX-U17EBL-M4)
Models optimized for RGB wavelength band (PANDA RGB PM: PM-RGB-U25D)
Special coatings like flame retardant
For more information please refer to the Corning® PANDA PM fibers datasheets. Key Features:
Two Stress Applying Parts Creating an Extremely High Birefringence
Excellent Polarization Maintaining (PM) Properties
Operating Wavelengths: 400 to 1550 nm
Max. Attenuation: 0.5 to ≤50 dB/km
Applications: Laser and LED Sources; Sensors and Gyroscopes; External Modulators; Dynamic Gain/Spectrum Equalizers; Optical Switches; Optical Fiber Coupling; Splitters, Combiners, Tap Couplers; Planar Waveguide Devices; DWDMs; OADMs; Polarization Multiplexers; Polarization Sensitive Components; Arrayed Devices; Optical Amplifiers; Pump Lasers; Probes/Instrumentation
>1300 nm; Mode Field Dia. 9.2, 10.4 µm; Cladding Dia. 80 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating; Cutoff Wavelength ≤1290 nm
Manufactured with Corning’s patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) process and based on decades of experience in specialty fiber development, Corning® RC SMF specialty single mode (SM) fiber sets the industry standard for consistent geometric properties, high mechanical reliability and efficient splicing. This low-loss fused fiber with a cladding diameter of 80 µm is well suited for EDFA and small bend radius applications. AMS Technologies and Corning provide technical support for splicing the RC SMF special single mode fiber to fiber products with 125 µm cladding diameter. Key Features:
Outstanding Consistency and Uniformity Using Patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process
Dual Acrylate Coating System Provides Excellent Protection and Superior Mechanical Robustness
Ultra-tight Specifications
World-class Reliability Support for Handling and Deployment
Technical Support for Splicing to 125 µm Fiber Products
Ultra-low Splice Loss to SMF-28e+®
80 μm Diameter for Miniature Packaging
Low Bending Loss
Excellent Geometry Control
Applications: Low-loss Miniature Fused Devices for C-band and L-band; Ultra-compact Components Requiring Small Bend Radii; Pigtails in Bend Insensitive Applications; Sensors
450 to 700 nm; Mode Field Dia. 3.2, 3.9 µm; Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating; Cutoff Wavelength 400 nm
Corning’s RGB 400 specialty fiber is a single mode fiber that is optimized for visible operating wavelength applications. The fiber’s short cut-off wavelength design enables single mode operation in the visible wavelength range. Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) processing is used to fabricate this fiber, providing consistent geometric properties and high strength. In addition to exceptional performance as a single mode visible fiber, the design is also optimizied to produce low loss fused biconic tapered couplers. Key Features:
Outstanding Consistency and Uniformity Using Patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process
Dual Acrylate Coating System Provides Excellent Protection and Superior Mechanical Robustness
Profile Optimized for Adiabatic Taper Loss
Excellent Geometry Control
High Reliability
Applications: Blue Lasers; Sensors; Photolithography; Red-Green-Blue Components; Couplers; Diode Pigtails; High-resolution Displays
1310, 1550 nm; Core Dia. 8.2 µm (Nominal); Cladding Dia. 125 µm; Dual Acrylate Coating; Hermetic Layer; -60 to +85 °C
Corning’s SMFHA hermetic single mode (SM) optical fibers are designed for applications requiring improved fatigue resistance, high useable strength and excellent resistance to hydrogen permeation into optical fibers. For hermetic multi mode fibers please refer to Corning’s MMFHA fibers. Corning’s specialty designed hermetic layer provides a protective barrier to help shield the glass from exposure to hydrogen, water and corrosive chemicals while maintaining optical qualities comparable to standard fibers. The properties of the hermetic layer increase the fatigue performance of the fiber five times compared with non-hermetic fibers. Corning’s hermetic layer is a thin layer of amorphous carbon that is bonded to the glass surface of the optical fiber. The fiber is manufactured with Corning’s patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) process. The SMFHA hermetic single mode specialty fibers offer high reliability and consistent performance for a variety of applications. Key Features:
No Hydrogen Aging at Room Temperature to +85 °C
Low Attenuation
Outstanding Consistency and Uniformity Using Patented Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) Process
Efficient Coupling
Dual Acrylate Coating System Provides Excellent Protection and Superior Mechanical Robustness
Single Mode (SM) Fibers Optimized for 1310 nm and 1550 nm Wavelengths
Inquire for Other Glasses
Applications: Hydrogen-rich Environments; Long-distance Undersea Links; Sensors; Increased Fatigue Resistance for Tight Bend Applications
Corning’s specialty fiber is optimized for diverse applications and plays an integral role in many high-performance telecommunication devices including optical amplifiers, transmission lasers, and external modulators; and is widely deployed in fiber-optic gyroscopes and navigation systems. Our core expertise in optical fiber enables us to produce specialty fiber with the industrys leading technical specifications.
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