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      Armadillo SIA offers non-circular core fibers, availble in rectangular, square, octagonal, and various core/clad geometries for applications where precision in the output beam shape and uniformity is crucial.
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      Superior performance and transmission from UV to MIR spectra: Armadillo SIA Standard Fused Silica fibers are available in a range of core/clad diameter ratios, numerical apertures, and coatings tailored to your specific application needs.
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      High Numerical Aperture
      Armadillo SIA’s high numerical aperture optical fibers redefine possibilities in applications that rely on superior numerical aperture values. Numerical Aperture (NA) fundamentally influences optical fiber performance by determining its light-gathering ability and the amount of light that can be transmitted efficiently, crucial for achieving exceptional precision in various optical applications.
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      Specifically design for deep UV applications, our UV NSS fiber offers excellent solarization resistance and extra stability as well as improved performance in radiation environment for a wide variety of applications.
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      Our Specialty Optical Fibers excel in spectral transmission across an extensive range from 180nm to 18,000nm, featuring minimal optical losses and exceptional coupling efficiency. Available with numerical apertures spanning 0.06 to 0.57 and core diameters from 40 to 2000 µm, these fibers offer unparalleled versatility.
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      Armadillo offers a diverse range of patch cables, pig-tails, and high-power cables tailored precisely to your needs. Our end-to-end control ensures adherence to the highest quality standards and fiber optic properties, including broad temperature tolerance, resistance to laser damage, specialized jackets for extreme conditions, consistent core/cladding ratios, and versatile lengths, all designed with non-magnetic, biocompatible materials and anti-reflective coating for optimal performance.
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ArmD® Metal-Coated Silica Fibers

ArmD® silica fibers, coated with metals like Tin, Copper, Aluminum, and Carbon-primed Aluminum, boast exceptional heat resistance, outperforming other fiber types in high-temperature environments. Ideal for demanding settings, these metal-coated fibers ensure reliability and durability.

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Advantages

  • Available for all fibers
  • Exceptional resistance to high temperatures
  • Robust resistance to harsh chemicals
  • Solderable for convenient integration
  • Hermetically sealed for enhanced durability

Technical data

Wavelength / spectral range
same as fiber of choice
Numerical aperture (NA)
0,37 ± 0,02 | 0,48 ± 0,02 | 0,52±0,02 | 0,57±0,02 or customized
Operating temperature
- 270 to + 600 °C
Core diameter
Available from 25 to 2000 μm
Core thickness
Tin: 15 to 50 | Copper: 15 to 50 | Aluminum: 15 to 150
Tensile strength (short gauge), GPa
Tin: 6 to 9 | Copper: 2 to 3 | Aluminum: 3.5 to 6
Two point bending strength, GPa
Tin: >10 | Copper: >10 | Aluminum: >10
Static fatigue parameter, n
Tin: >100 | Copper: >100 | Aluminum: >100
Minimum bending radius
100 × diameter (short-term mechanical stress) 200 × diameter (during use with high laser power)
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ArmD® Multi-Core Fiber Optics unlock a spectrum of capabilities for laser power delivery, providing precise control over power density and beam shape through the utilization of different cores or multiple cores simultaneously. Armadillo offers customizable multi-core optical fibers tailored to meet your specific needs.

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ArmD® fused tapered fibers are designed for deployment across the entire spectrum, spanning from deep UV to NIR wavelengths. Essential for accommodating variations in input and output diameters, these taper products offer a diverse array of options tailored for specific applications, ensuring flexibility to meet specialized requirements.

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ArmD® Capillary CT, CTH

Our innovative ArmD® flexible silica capillary tubing offers the highest temperature capability in the industry at 400° C (ArmD® CTH).

 
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