aeroGUIDE

aeroGUIDE – broadband single mode patch cords

The aeroGUIDE broadband single-mode patch cords are based on our popular Large Mode Area (LMA) fibers designed for optical beam transport and delivery.

Our LMA fibers offer broadband single-mode operation, high power handling, low nonlinearities, superior beam quality, low loss, and polarization-maintaining features. We have sealed and connectorized the fiber ends to ensure a hermetic and robust interface.

Key Features

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Truly single-mode fiber

400-2000 nm guidance in one fiber

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Sealed ends with beam expansion

Wavelength independent MFD

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Pure silica fiber

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PM option

Models and options

aeroGUIDE-5-PM
aeroGUIDE-5-PM
Recommended wavelength range 400 – 1500 nm
MFD @ 532 nm 4.8 ± 0.5 μm
aeroGUIDE-8
aeroGUIDE-8
Recommended wavelength range 400 – 2000 nm
MFD @ 532 nm 7.2 ± 1.0 μm
aeroGUIDE-10-PM
aeroGUIDE-10-PM
Recommended wavelength range 450 – 2000 nm
MFD @ 532 nm 8.4 ± 1.0 μm
aeroGUIDE-15-PM
aeroGUIDE-15-PM
Recommended wavelength range 500 – 2000 nm
MFD @ 532 nm 12.2 ± 1.5 μm
aeroGUIDE POWER
aeroGUIDE POWER
Recommended wavelength range 500 – 2000 nm
MFD @ 532 nm 12.2 ± 1.5 μm

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The aeroGUIDE PCF cables are based on our popular Large Mode Area fibers designed for optical beam transport and delivery.

Get performance beyond conventional fibers, such as broadband single-mode operation, large mode area for high power handling and low non-linearities, superior beam quality, low loss, and polarization-maintaining features.

The aeroGUIDE is ideal for single-mode transport and delivery, multi-wavelength transmission, broadband delivery, and mode filtering.

Standard or power?

The aeroGUIDE series come in two basic configurations: Standard and Power.

The Standard series is designed for ultra-broadband delivery while the Power series is optimized for high power delivery.

The Power series is especially suited for the delivery of high power narrow linewidth lasers where other fiber delivery solutions are often limited by SBS.

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Specifications

Choose model:
aeroGUIDE-5-PM
aeroGUIDE-8
aeroGUIDE-10-PM
aeroGUIDE-15-PM
aeroGUIDE POWER
Recommended wavelength [nm]
400-1500
400-2000
450-2000
500-2000
500-2000
Mode field diameter @ 532 nm [µm]
4.8 ± 0.5
7.2 ± 1.0
8.4 ± 1.0
12.2 ± 1.5
12.2 ± 1.5
Mode field diameter @ 1064 nm [µm]
12.6 ± 1.5
Single-mode cut-off wavelength
None
None
None
None
None
Numerical aperture, 1/e² @ 405 nm
0.055 ± 0.02
Numerical aperture, 1/e² @ 532 nm
0.045 ± 0.02
0.045 ± 0.02
0.030 ± 0.02
Numerical aperture, 1/e² @ 808 nm
0.100 ± 0.02
Numerical aperture, 1/e² @ 1064 nm
0.085 ± 0.02
0.080 ± 0.02
0.055 ± 0.02
Polarization extinction ratio @ 532 nm [dB]
> 18
> 18
> 18
Min. bending radius @ 1 µm [cm]
20
Min. bending radius @ 0.5 µm [cm]
25
aeroGUIDE-5-PM
aeroGUIDE-8
aeroGUIDE-10-PM
aeroGUIDE-15-PM
aeroGUIDE POWER
Fiber length [m] (+0.2/-0)
2.0 / 5.0
5.0
5.0 / 10.0
2.0 / 5.0 / 10.0
2.0 / 5.0 / 10.0
Termination
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
FC/APC
SMA-905
Facet angle [°]
8.0 ± 0.5
8.0 ± 0.5
8.0 ± 0.5
8.0 ± 0.5
5 ± 1
Tubing
3 mm kevlar reinforced furcation tube
3 mm kevlar reinforced furcation tube
3 mm kevlar reinforced furcation tube
3 mm kevlar reinforced furcation tube
Squarelock steel
Fiber core and cladding material
Silica
Silica
Silica
Silica
Silica