Optran^® UVNS (UV Non-Solarizing)
 

Silica / Silica Fiber - 0.22 NA or 0.28 NA

Exclusive Bundle and Assembly Fiber

Leading the Way in Long-Term Performance

Setting the Standards in Deep UV

Applications

Features

Properties

Standard Core Sizes

Notes

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Leading the Way in Long-Term Performance

Setting new standards through breakthrough research and development is at the heart of our business. As the manufacturer of the world's first UV Non-Solarizing (UVNS) optical fiber, CeramOptec continues to find ways to break down the barriers for simplifying UV spectroscopy and sensing applications.

For long-term performance, Optran UVNS fibers and PowerLightGuide bundles set the standard. Tested for well over 40,000 continuous, unfiltered hours, our Optran UVNS fibers exhibit level, steady transmission at 95% of the original input!

Setting the Standards in Deep UV

Optran UVNS all silica optical fibers offer exceptional throughput in wavelengths ranging from 160 to 1200 nm - without solarization. When used in our PowerLightGuide™ Fused-End Bundles, our Optran UVNS fibers allow typical bundle transmission to be 50% higher than any other manufacturer of silica UV fiber products. CeramOptec's PowerLightGuide bundles are fused at the ends to eliminate inter-fiber spaces - while maintaining the fibers' NA. Please see our PowerLightGuide Bundle data sheet for more information about our non-solarizing bundles - a solid solution to UV Spectroscopy and Liquid Light Guides.

Applications

• Replacement for UV Liquid Light GuidesSpectroscopySensorsUV photolithographyLaser welding / soldering / markingLaser deliveryNuclear plasma diagnosticsAnalytical instrumentsLaser diode pigtailingPyrometrySemiconductor capital equipmentThomson scatteringUV Illumination and MonitoringUV Raman Spectroscopy
• UV Curing

• Medical diagnosticsLaser deliveryPhotodynamic Therapy
• Medical Treatments such as UV Psoriasis Treatment

Features

• Broad UV / VIS / NIR spectral range: 160 - 1200 nmHigh laser damage resistanceBroad temperature rangeHigh core to clad ratio Large core diameters to 1700 µmBiocompatible materialsRadiation resistance: 10⁹ rad. totalSterilizable by ETO and other methodsManufactured at GMP and ISO 9001 compliant facilitySpecialty coatings available for high temperatures, high vacuum, and harsh chemicals
• All dielectric, non-magnetic construction

Properties

• Step index profilePure silica coreAvailable NAs:
• Low NA - 0.12 ± 0.02
• Standard NA - 0.22 ± 0.02
• Optran Plus - 0.28 ± 0.02
• Standard prooftest: 70 kpsiCore/clad ratios available: 1:1.06, 1:1.1, 1:1.15, 1:1.2, 1:1.25, 1:1.4Minimum bend radius:
• 100 x clad radius (momentary)
• 300 x clad radius (long term)
• Laser damage threshold:
• XeCl 18.0 mJ/mm² (200ns pulse) at 308 nmXeCl 8.0 mJ/mm² (20ns pulse)at 308 nmNd:YAG 5.4 J/mm² (1 ms pulse) at 1060 nm

• Nd:YAG 1.3 kW/mm² (CW) at 1060 nm

Optran UVNS (NA 0.22) Standard Core Sizes

(0.28 NA Also Available)

• 50

  100

  200

  300

  400

  500

  600

  800

  1000

  1250

  1500

• 1700

Notes

Other sizes available.

NA is measured at the 95% intensity angle.

CeramOptec strives to ensure the accuracy of all information provided; however, we imply no warranties and disclaim any liability in connection with the use of this information.

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