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CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
OFS Laboratories has begun commercialization of a number for exciting technologies.
In some cases, we have the technology and are seeking a novel application in which to apply it. Following are the latest technologies to come out of the Labs ready for application.
Please contact us when you are ready to learn more.
Tunable Dispersion Compensation (TDC)
OFS developed a 40 Gb/s single channel TDC which won an R&D 100 award in 2002. The qualified thermal tuning package has a small footprint and is simple to control.
40 Gb/s Multi-channel (Colorless) products - a range of gratings under development, using the same tuning package as above. This technology builds on our experience in dispersion management and IP position in gratings.
Printable Preliminary Data Sheet >>
Functional Principles of Tunable Dispersion Compensators
- Variation in local Bragg λ yields λ dependent
reflection position causes λ dependent delay
which provides chromatic dispersion correction
- 100 ps of time delay per cm of grating
Mode Transformation Technology
Researchers at OFS Laboratories have developed mode transformation technology that enables the use of high power fiber lasers and amplifiers without many of the problems associated with free-space optics. This all-fiber solution optimizes gain fibers with independent control of input and output mode characteristics.
This new technology will be commercialized through OFS Specialty Photonics Division with formal product release. Limited prototypes are available for potential customers who are interested in participating in development programs. Interested customers may email highpower@ofsoptics.com to receive more information on the development of this technology.
Broadband Supercontinuum Sources
It’s not off-the-shelf yet, but we’re close! Beta testers wanted. Take a
look at what our world-renowned OFS Laboratories have come up with, the real-world
problems this technology solves, and let us know if you’d like to partner on
further development. To learn more, see our Broadband Supercontinuum Sources Brochure, or search our white paper archive for Supercontinuum-Related Papers.
Sensor Fibers
Highly specialized constructions for unique sensing applications:
strain, temperature, and material index sensing; acoustic sensor
arrays;
structural sensor systems; environmental sensing; sensing
in harsh
environments; interferometric sensing.
To learn more, see our Sensor Fibers Brochure.
Microstructure Fibers
An OFS Laboratories research and development topic since 1996. The Labs have
fabricated a wide range of microstructure fibers, explored their
manufacture by different methods,  and created novel devices that
demonstrate the potential of this new technology. To learn more, see our Microstructured Fibers Brochure, or search our white paper archive for Microstructure Fiber-Related Papers.
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Avioptics
Avioptics harsh environment cable optimizes high-performance aircraft and military vehicle applications. The cable design is based on 200 µm fibers and adds coating and strength members especially for the corrosive environments encountered on aircraft, including jet fuel, oil. Solvents, and hydrolytic liquids.
AquaLink
AquaLink coating is our newest defense against water in outdoor cabling applications.
FlightGuide
The FlightGuide family of aerospace fibers and cables offers high temperature and strength in graded-index fiber-based constructions. Multiple coating and cabling layers specialize the cables for military and aerospace use. Some FlightGuide fibers are available sold separately.
HCS
Hard Clad Silica (HCS) was invented by OFS scientists and now serves as the industry standard cladding material for optical glass fibers. HCS cladding imparts unusual strength to fiber and makes it easy to crimp and cleave connectors directly to the fiber using a hand tool in the field instead of more complex epoxy/polish methods.
OASiX
Optical Amplifier Simulation Software from OFS, OASiX is packaged with erbium-doped fibers sold for use in EDFAs. This software and graphical interface allows the designer to plug in modeling parameters shipped with the fiber and begin on-screen simulations. This reduces design time by predicting the performance of EDFA systems including optical components such as filters, isolators, and reflectors.
ST
This connector type features a bayonet-style nut and is commonly used in telecommunications applications.
TruePhase
TruePhase is the name to remember for all of OFS’s non-doped polarization maintaining fibers. These are single mode fibers optimized for different wavelengths and cladding size requirements.
V-System
This easy-to-use connectorization system simply plugs in with a reassuring click. It is available for simplex cables, or with a duplex latch housing for connectorizing zipcord. Connectorizing HCS coated fibers with V-System connectors takes less than 2 minutes per end when using the compatible OFS crimp and cleave kit.
ClearLite
One of the most complete, diverse lines of single-mode optical fiber you can find, ClearLite encompasses several families of photonic fibers, each optimized for different applications: 980, 1310 & 1550, Micro, Specialty Coated, Short Wavelength, and Polarization-Maintaining.
GyroSil
Designed specifically for gyroscopes and similar navigational instrumentation, GyroSil singlemode fiber has a small NA of 0.17 and reduced 80 µm cladding diameter to accommodate the tight bend radii and coiling designs inherent in gyroscopic and sensor applications.
PYROCOAT
PYROCOAT polyimide is our premier fiber coating for high-temperature applications. In recent years, we have further refined the polyimide properties to create new versions of PYROCOAT optimized for steam or chemical resistance. When applied over a hermetic carbon layer, it provides the best protection in the industry against the harshest environments.
UltraSil
Known in the medical industry for years for its ultra low water peak useful for high-power delivery, our UltraSil fibers are made from unique preforms that deliver both low OH and one of the highest NAs achievable with a silica cladding. These fibers are also finding new application in sensing when further coated with high-temperature polyimide.
Specification Sheet not yet available. Please contact our facility in Somerset, NJ, for more detail.
