Coherent Large Mode Area (LMA) polarization-maintaining Yb-doped fibers are engineered for laser and amplifier systems requiring linearly polarized output. With a 10 µm core diameter and a 130 µm cladding diameter, the VIII version is designed for high pump absorption and exceptional beam quality. The PANDA-style stress rods enhance birefringence, ensuring reliable performance. NuCOAT fluoroacrylate coating provides environmental durability and long-term reliability, making these fibers suitable for industrial, medical, and defense applications.
| Parameter | LMA-YDF-10/130-VIII | 
|---|---|
| Optical Specifications | |
| Operating Wavelength | 1015 - 1115 nm | 
| Core NA | 0.075 | 
| Cladding Attenuation | ≤ 15.0 dB/km @ 1095 nm | 
| Cladding Absorption | 4.80 dB/m near 976 nm | 
| Birefringence | nominal 3 × 10⁻⁴ | 
| Cladding NA | ≥ 0.46 | 
| Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications | |
| Cladding Diameter | 130.0 ± 3.0 μm | 
| Core Diameter | 11.0 ± 1.0 μm | 
| Coating Diameter | 245.0 ± 15.0 μm | 
| Core Clad Offset | ≤ 1.00 μm | 
| Coating Material | Low Index Acrylate | 
| Prooftest Level | ≥ 100 kpsi (0.7 GN/m²) |