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PM980B-XP, Bend Insensitive Panda-Type PM Optical Fiber

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Coherent Polarization Maintaining Telco fibers are designed for today’s most advanced networks. Optimized for use at 980 nm, these fibers are used in all PM applications for data and telecom. The bend insensitive versions offer the lowest bend loss and extinction ratios at small bend diameters, enabling reduced package sizes.

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Features and Benefits

  • Tight specifications - Highly deterministic results
  • High fatigue failure resistance - Longest service life
  • Bend insensitive - Survives application in tight geometries
  • All fiber proof tested to > 200 kpsi - Ensures long-term reliability
  • RoHS compliant

Applications

  • Pump pigtails
  • Grating stabilizers
  • PM patchcords
  • Polarization sensitive devices
Parameter PM980B-XP
Optical Specifications
Operating Wavelength 970–1550 nm
Core NA 0.12
Mode Field Diameter (Gaussian) 6.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 980 nm
6.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 980 nm
Cutoff 920 ± 50 nm
Core Attenuation ≤ 2.5 dB/km @ 980 nm
Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications
Cladding Diameter 125.0 ± 1.0 µm
125.0 ± 1.0 µm
Coating Diameter 245.0 ± 15.0 µm
Operating Temperature Range -40–85 °C
Maximum Bend Loss 0.5 dB at 980 nm, 25 mm OD
Prooftest Level ≥ 200 kpsi (1.4 GN/m²)