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1310 Optical Coherence

Tomography (OCT) Fibers

Since its inception in the early 1990s, OCT has evolved beyond ophthalmologic imaging of the retina to recent advances in

the dual-modality diagnosis of coronary artery disease using fiber optic probes. OCT catheters designed for semi-invasive

in vivo intervention require small form factor optical fibers, dispersion control, bend insensitivity, and high proof strength

for superior mechanical reliability. Our OCT offerings also include pure silica core waveguides supporting sterilization by

radiation as well as thin biocompatible coatings such as polyimide when form factor and reliability are paramount.

Typical Applications

• Endoscopic OCT

• Cardiology

• Oncology

• Ophthalmology

• Gastroenterology

Features & Benefits

• Dispersion-controlled single mode waveguides

• Exceptional bend loss performance

• Cladding diameters from 80 µm to 125 µm

• Biocompatible coatings: polyimide, acrylate

• Compatible for ETO and radiation sterilization

Optical Specifications

1310-OCT-P

1398975

1310-80-OCT-P

1398976

1310-GDF-OCT

1398977

1310-GGF-OCT

1398978

Operating Wavelength

1250 – 1600 nm

1250 – 1600 nm

1250 – 1600 nm

1250 – 1600 nm

Core NA

0.12

0.120

0.13

0.130

First Cladding NA (50%)

N/A

N/A

N/A

≥ 0.20

Mode Field Diameter

9.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm

9.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm

8.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm

8.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm

Cutoff

1200 ± 50 nm

1200 ± 50 nm

1200 ± 50 nm

1200 ± 50 nm

Core Attenuation

≤ 1 dB/km @ 1310 nm

≤ 3.00 dB/km @ 1310 nm

≤ 1 dB/km @ 1310 nm

≤ 1.0 dB/km @ 1310 nm

Geometrical & Mechanical

Specifications

Cladding Diameter

125 ± 1 µm

80.0 ± 1.0 µm

125 ± 1 µm

125.0 ± 1.0 µm

Core Diameter

8 µm

8.0 µm

7 µm

7.0 µm

Coating Diameter

150 ± 5 µm

100.0 ± 5.0 µm

175 ± 15 µm

175.0 ± 15.0 µm

Coating Concentricity

< 2 µm

< 1.5 µm

< 5 µm

< 5.0 µm

Core/Clad Offset

≤ 1 µm

≤ 0.50 µm

≤ 1 µm

≤ 1.00 µm

Coating Material

Polyimide

Polyimide

Low Index Acrylate

Acrylate

Operating Temperature Range

- 65 to 300 °C

-65 to 300 °C

- 55 to 85 °C

-55 to 85 °C

Prooftest Level

≥ 200 - 220 kpsi

≥ 200 - 220 kpsi

≥ 100 - 160 kpsi

≥ 100 - 160 kpsi