Optical Fiber
TOP® POF Plastic Optical FiberTOP® POF Plastic Optical Fiber
Compared with quartz fibers, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) fibers are robust, lightweight and more flexible. These properties make POF a highly versatile choice for a wide range of professional applications.
Wavelength · Numerical Aperture (NA)
| Wavelength | Numerical Aperture (NA) |
|---|---|
| TOP® POF 400 – 1100 nm | Low 0.46 ± 0.02 · Standard 0.50 ± 0.02 · High 0.58 | 0.64 ± 0.02 |
Advantages
Excellent bend resistance
Easy to handle
Waterproof
High light transmission
Construction
PMMA core · fluoropolymer
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Specified value |
|---|---|
| Attenuation @ 650 nm (dB/km) | ≤ 150 to ≤ 200 |
| Acceptance Angle | 55° to 79° |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 85 °C |
| Core Diameter | Available from 125 to 2000 µm |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 15 × cladding diameter |
