Datasheet
Components & Accessories
1550B-HP, Select Cutoff SM Optical Fiber
Coherent 1550B-HP high-performance select cutoff bend-insensitive single-mode fiber is optimized for small form factor active and passive components requiring tight bend radii. With low bend loss and superior manufacturing tolerances, this fiber is ideal for compact C and L-band components.
Features and Benefits
- Optimized cutoff for 1550 nm wavelength - Extremely low bend loss
- Tight mechanical and optical tolerances - High yield component manufacturing
- Mode matched to SMF-28 - Low splice loss
- High proof test for tighter bends - Long-term reliability
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- FTTx components and modules
- Compact C and L-band components
- Low NA planar waveguides
- Metro components
Datasheet
| Parameter | 1550B-HP |
|---|---|
| Optical Specifications | |
| Operating Wavelength | 1460–1620 nm |
| Core NA | 0.13 |
| Mode Field Diameter (Gaussian) | 9.5 ± 0.5 µm @ 1550 nm |
| Cutoff | 1400 ± 50 nm |
| Core Attenuation | ≤ 0.5 dB/km @ 1550 nm |
| Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications | |
| Cladding Diameter | 125.0 ± 1.0 µm |
| Coating Diameter | 245.0 ± 15.0 µm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55–85 °C |
| Short Term Bend Radius | ≥ 6 mm |
| Long Term Bend Radius | ≥ 13 mm |
| Prooftest Level | ≥ 200 kpsi (1.4 GN/m²) |