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If you’re a fiber optic user, you know that light output is cast as a cone, like a broad beam flashlight. For many applications, this is exactly what’s expected for general illumination. Sometimes, the application can’t use a broad beam; maybe the user is trying to control the spot size, focus or diffuse the output, …
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The term “Randomization” is really a misnomer in the world of fiber optics. As it relates to fiber optics, “randomization” is actually a purposeful placement of fibers within a ferrule. The process itself can be automated or done by hand. Varying degrees (and types) of randomization result from various methods used. Most randomization processes are …
During the last three decades, the advancement and adoption of both solid-state laser and fiber laser systems have increased dramatically. They are particularly important in the industrial, medical, scientific, military/defense, semiconductor capital equipment sectors. The days of delivering laser beams through free space optics or cumbersome, bulky, and expensive articulating arms have long passed. The …
Step index silica optical fibers are made from a synthetic silica core and a cladding material with a lower index of refraction than the core. This combination assures the clad contains light within the core and allows that light to travel at many different angles through the core. Step index silica optical fibers are typically …
Reference Guide to Coating Materials for Silica Optical Fibers Read More »
Silica (commonly referred to as quartz) fiber bundle assemblies are photon delivery subsystems consisting of many small individual silica fibers, bundled together and combined in either a custom machine-made ferrule or off-the-shelf connector housings designed for use as end fittings. A heavy-duty bundle sheathing is typically incorporated to protect the bundle assembly from damage during …
What follows is a general description of fiber assembly in most commonly used forms. For more fiber application insight, see our blog about “Glass vs Plastic” Most fiber manufacturers would agree, single fiber assembly is referred to as “jumper cable assembly”, or “patch cord assembly”. When two or more individual fibers are gathered inside a …
What Type of Fiber Bundle Assembly / Lightguide Should I Use for My Application? Read More »
Even though fiber optic products are made using tiny glass fibers, the general product is very rugged. Under normal conditions, fiber optic products can last for decades. Do you know the leading cause of fiber system failure? Overheating of the end tip, due to loosely packed fiber bundles. Why? When bundles are not tightly packed, …
In our previous blog, we talked about process risk analysis as part of a quality management system. Today, we’ll explore the importance of it when sourcing, and when manufacturing… We know that quality is one of your primary concerns, and we also know that — in pursuing higher quality and consistency, maintaining certification compliance, and …
If you’ve been in manufacturing for a while, you might remember a time when quality was somewhat of an afterthought, secondary to considerations like price, expediency, and availability. Gradually — and understandably — product quality has become a major concern and with it rose the popularity of quality management systems. More recently, evolutions in process-related …
When it comes to fiber optic technology, standard products can only go so far to meet the needs of engineers and designers who typically require specific lengths or configurations not offered by off-the-shelf fiber optics. Standard fiber optic products can be formed into a ring, a line, a bundle or even a multi-legged bundle. These …
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