Datasheet
Components & Accessories
980-XP, Select Cutoff SM Optical Fiber
Coherent 980 nm high-performance select cutoff single-mode fibers are optimized for demanding telecommunications applications. These fibers are designed for pump diode pigtails, couplers, and components in small form factor packages, offering tight tolerances and exceptional performance in miniaturized fiber optic systems.
Features and Benefits
- Exceptional uniformity and core/clad concentricity - Low, consistent splice loss
- Extremely tight second mode cutoff tolerance - High yield coupler manufacturing
- Higher proof test levels - Critical for long-term reliability in tight bend applications
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- Pump diode pigtails
- Metro components
- Small form factor components
- Couplers
Datasheet
| Parameter | 980-XP |
|---|---|
| Optical Specifications | |
| Operating Wavelength | 980–1600 nm |
| Core NA | 0.2 |
| Mode Field Diameter (Gaussian) | 4.2 ± 0.3 µm @ 980 nm |
| Cutoff | 920 ± 30 nm |
| Core Attenuation | ≤ 3.0 dB/km @ 980 nm |
| Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications | |
| Cladding Diameter | 125.0 ± 0.5 µm |
| Coating Diameter | 245.0 ± 10.0 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) |