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GF3, Photosensitive Optical Fiber

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Coherent GF3 fibers are high-performance photosensitive fibers optimized for WDM and dispersion compensation applications. These fibers offer enhanced photosensitivity, low splice loss, and precise geometrical tolerances for reliable and efficient grating-writing processes.

Features and Benefits

  • Enhanced photosensitivity - Shorter grating writing time
  • Mode-matched to transmission fibers - Low splice loss
  • Tightly controlled specifications - Excellent uniformity
  • RoHS compliant

Applications

  • WDM
  • Gain flattening filters
  • Dispersion compensators
  • Pump stabilizers
Parameter GF3
Optical Specifications
Operating Wavelength 1500–1600 nm
Core NA 0.13
Mode Field Diameter (Gaussian) 8.8–9.8 µm @ 1550 nm
Cutoff 1185–1335 nm
Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications
Cladding Diameter 123.5–126.5 µm
Coating Diameter 230–270 µm
Prooftest Level ≥ 100 kpsi (0.7 GN/m²)