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SM-GDF-1550, Single Mode Passive Double Clad Optical Fiber
Coherent's SM-GDF-1550 fibers are optimized for passive laser systems operating in the 1550 nm wavelength range. Featuring a high-performance core design, these fibers deliver exceptional beam quality and low splice loss. The NuCOAT fluoroacrylate coating ensures superior environmental durability and long-term reliability, making these fibers ideal for demanding industrial, medical, and defense applications.
Features
- Optimized for 1550 nm - Delivers precise beam quality
- NuCOAT fluoroacrylate coating - Provides superior environmental durability
- Single-mode operation - Ensures low splice loss
- Proof tested to > 100 kpsi - Guarantees long-term reliability
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- Telecom passive fiber systems
- Medical instrumentation
- Industrial precision lasers
- Defense optical systems
Datasheet
| Parameter | SM-GDF-1550 |
|---|---|
| Optical Specifications | |
| Operating Wavelength | 1450 - 1600 nm |
| Core NA | 0.12 |
| Mode Field Diameter (Gaussian) | 10.5 ± 0.7 µm @ 1550 nm 10.5 ± 0.7 μm @ 1550 nm |
| Cutoff | 1440 ± 80 nm |
| Core Attenuation | ≤ 1.00 dB/km @ 1550 nm |
| Cladding Attenuation | ≤ 15.0 dB/km @ 1095 nm |
| First Cladding NA | ≥ 0.460 |
| Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications | |
| Cladding Diameter | 125.0 ± 1.0 µm 125.0 ± 1.0 μm |
| Coating Material | NuCOAT fluoroacrylate |
| Core Diameter | 9 μm |
| Coating Diameter | 245.0 ± 10.0 μm |
| Core/Clad Offset | ≤ 0.50 μm |
| Coating Concentricity | < 5.0 μm |
| Prooftest Level | ≥ 100 kpsi (0.7 GN/m²) |