Shaped Fiber Tip Assemblies

SMA 905/906; stainless steel When hand polishing fiber optic connectors, you can't afford to leave anything to chance.  These Fiber Optic Hand Polishing Discs, or hockey pucks as some installers call them, enable you to achieve quality endface finishes and consistent results time after time.  

Manufacturing of Optical Fiber Tapers, Couplers, Combiners; “Ring of Fire” Heat Source for Even Heating; Integrated Cleaver for ≤500 µm Dia. Fibers; Flow 126 l/min; Pressure 0.4-0.6 Pa 3SAE Technologies’ TMS Taper Manufacturing System with an integrated cleaver is the supplier’s most advanced optical fiber tapering system that provides easy fiber access, unparalleled heating source control, stiction-free pulling results in the highest quality, lowest loss and best repeatability. The production-ready TMS system is specifically designed to maintain production-level repeatability for manufacturing of optical fiber tapers, couplers and multi-kilowatt class high-power fiber combiners. The TMS operates in partial vacuum (advantageous in producing adiabatic fiber tapers) and is utilizing the patent pending “Thermally Stabilized Plasma™” technology, which generates a wide and extremely stabilized heat source with a wide dynamic range of operation from <300 to >3000 °C. This allows the width of the plasma field to expand up to 10x along the axis of the fiber. While narrow profiles create modulations and stress concentrations that induce losses, heat sources with a wider heat profile are better for tapering and bundling of fibers because the pull distance per unit time is distributed over the molten region in accordance with the profile. The TMS system’s wider plasma field flattens and reduces the frequency of modulations in a taper, resulting in ultra-low losses <1%. Operating in partial vacuum also minimizes oxidation of the electrodes during the tapering process, resulting in virtually debris free tapers. 3SAE Technologies’ blunt electrode design increases life expectancy by >10x while increasing throughput power capabilities for high-power laser systems. High-power testing confirms that TMS does not contaminate the glass surface, eliminating the need for etching and reducing the cost of production and rework. Three customizable tapering modes are available: single direction, bi-directional and table-based tapering. Table-based tapering allows the flexibility of a syntax-based software program to create a custom taper program while using a simplified LabVIEW-based GUI. Alternately, programs such as "MATLAB" or Microsoft Excel can be utilized to develop the tapering program. Key Features: Unsurpassed Heat Source Circumferential Thermal Uniformity for Symmetrical Ultra-low Loss Tapering and Reduced Thermally-induced Component Stress Contamination-free Heat Source Capable of Producing Ultra-high Strength and Multi-kilowatt Class Optical Fiber Tapers and Combiners Fastest Cycle Times Based on Standard Splice, Taper and Cleave Cycle Times Averaged Together In-situ Cleaver Included for Fiber Diameters ≤500 µm Patent Pending “Thermally Stabilized Plasma™” in Partial Vacuum, Resulting in Highest Quality, Lowest Loss and Best Repeatability Three Customizable Tapering Modes: Single Direction, Bi-directional and Table-based Tapering Ultra-low Contamination for High-power Applications Blunt Electrode Design Increases Life Expectancy by >10x Dimensions: 75 x 31 x 28 cm, Weight: 44 kg Power Supply: 24 VDC, 200W TMS Ships With PC System With Windows Operating System, Serial Communication to TMS Mother Board and a 23” 1920x1080 High-resolution Wide Screen Monitor Flow: 126 l/min Pressure: 0.4 to 0.6 MPa (~60 to 90 psi) Applications: Manufacturing of Optical Fiber Tapers, Couplers and Multi-kilowatt Class High-power Fiber Combiners; Maintaining Production-level Repeatability

Wavelength 400 to 1550 nm; Fiber Types All Silica, Plastic Clad, Round or Square Core; Fiber Core Size 100 to 400 µm; Buffer Types Polyimide, Nylon, Tefzel, Acrylate; Power Supply 5 V Fiberguide’s proprietary de-speckler technology averages the modal noise within an optical fiber. This reduction in speckle is an ideal choice for fiber assemblies used in the life sciences, digital laser projection, interferometry, laser beam homogenization, lithography and metrology. For many fiber coupled applications, modal noise interferes with optimal performance. Fiberguide has developed a small and compact de-speckling system which maximizes performance and reliability. Key Features: Wavelength: 400 to 1550 nm Assembly Types: Single Fiber Assemblies Fiber Types: All Silica, Plastic Clad, Round or Square Core Fiber Core Size 100 to 400 µm Buffer Types: Polyimide, Nylon, Tefzel, Acrylate Connectors: 905/906 SMA, FC/PC,UPC,APC, ST/PC,UPC,APC, Cleaved/Polished Ends, Round 2.5 mm Ferrule, Custom 50 x 22.25 x 13.3 mm Power Supply 5 V Power Consumption 3 W Applications: Bioanalytical Instrumentation; Flow Cytometry; Gene Sequencing; Fluorescent Microscopy; Microscopy; Spectroscopy; Digital Laser Projection; Interferometry; Laser Beam Homogenizers; Lithography; Metrology

Fiber Type Step Index MM, Other; Wavelength 190 to 2400 nm; Sheathing Stainless Steel Monocoil (Bare or PVC Coated); Termination High Power SMA, High Power FD-80Fiberguide’s end capped high power fiber optic assemblies allow the user 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 core sizes but can be easily customized for a variety of fiber types and specialized applications. End capped high power assemblies allow for much higher transmitted powers by reducing the power density to a level below the damage threshold. Their shaped endcap tips can be tailored to specific laser launch conditions and applications. Fiberguide’s proprietary laser polishing process minimizes surface imperfections and maximizes power handling. High Power SMA and D-80 compatible connector options offer superior thermal management while minimizing connector stress for NA conservation. With their epoxy-free cantilevered nose design (available in select versions), Fiberguide’s end capped high power assemblies allow thermal energy to safely dissipate and thus minimize laser and heat damage to surrounding materials Fiberguide offers end capped high power assemblies for a broad range of step index multi mode fibers, including AFS/AFM/AFH/SFS/SFM/SFH all silica optical fiber, AFSH/SFSH hard polymer coat fiber, APC/SPC polymer clad fiber, APCH/SPCH hard clad fiber, AFR/SFR Uniclad™ high power fiber or Solarguide™ solarization resistant fiber. For end capping other fiber types like AGI/ASI anhydrous graded index multi mode fiber or single mode fiber, please get in touch with AMS Technologies’ fiber optic team and discuss the requirements of your solution! For high temperature applications, some fiber types can be aluminium or gold coated on request. 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: Standard Fiber Type: Step Index Multimode, Other Fiber Types (SM, Graded Index, …) Available Upon Request Core Sizes: 50 to 400 μm Wavelengths: 190 to 1250 (High OH), 300 to 2400 nm (Low OH ) Standard Numerical Aperture: 0.20, 0.22 Connector Options: High Power SMA, High Power FD-80 Sheathing Options: Stainless Steel Monocoil (Bare or PVC Coated) Power Handling Capacity: Up to 3 kW Standard Temperature Range: -40 to +100 °C