Launch fibers are a family of multimode step-index fibers in an all-silica construction. They are designed with low numerical apertures and are available in a variety of core diameters. These fibers have a standard 125 μm cladding diameter and are coated with a 250 μm dual-acrylate buffer, which allows for easy mechanical stripping. For adverse environments, where tight bend radii or high temperatures are encountered, OFS offers carbon or PYROCOAT coatings These coatings may also be layered on a single fiber where conditions warrant the properties of both. All launch fibers can be metalized for hermetic sealing into opto-electronic devices.
| OFS | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Specialty Optical Fiber |
| Product Number | F10017 |
| Product Name | Launch Fiber |
| Fiber Type | Bare |
| Fiber Mode | Multimode |
| Core Size | 105 µm (4.13 mils) |
| Wavelength | 780 to 980 nm (7800 to 9800 Å) |
