• Preform Fabrication

2660 Preform Analyzer

Fully automated preform characterization with state-of-the-art precision and accuracy

Full Description

The 2660 High Performance Preform Analyzer combines the preform handling and automated preform rotation and translation capabilities of the 2650 Preform Analyzer, with the accuracy and thermal stability of a cell based analyzer to provide fiber manufacturers with the ultimate in preform index profiling. From the profile data, the 2660 is able to calculate preform geometry metrics such as core diameter, preform outside diameter and concentricity. For single-mode fiber preforms, the profile data also yields equivalent step-index (ESI) profile parameters which enables prediction of the mode field diameter, cut-off wavelength and chromatic dispersion of the fiber that will be drawn from the preform. The alpha coefficient of multimode fiber preform profiles can be also be calculated. All calculations provide essential feedback for preform process control. Tomography software that produces high resolution 3-D preform models of the preform structure is optionally available.

Capabilities

Preform Refractive Index Profile
Preform Refractive Index Profile
Preform Geometry
Preform Geometry
Preform Tomography
Preform Tomography

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Features & Benefits

Vertical Preform Mounting

  • Fast, secure loading of even large preforms
  • Fully automated rotation and longitudinal translation enables unattended measurement of virtually all preform cross sections

Silica measurement cell

  • Minimizes immersion liquid volume, enables rapid thermal equilibrium and stability
  • Provides integral silica index of refraction reference

Complete Geometric Analysis

  • Enables accurate prediction of mode field diameter, chromatic dispersion, and cut-off wavelength for fibers drawn from the preform

Key Specs

Refractive Index Repeatability

Specification
< 0.00001

Diameter Repeatability

Specification
< 0.005 mm

Concentricity Repeatability

Specification
< 0.05 mm

Measurable Preform Diameters

Specification
8 - 40 mm

Typical Measurement Time

Specification
< 20 seconds
Preform Fabrication

2650 Preform Analyzer

  • Fiber Manufacturing
Preform Fabrication

2680 Preform Analyzer

  • Fiber Manufacturing

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Solutions include optical fiber preform analyzers and test systems for characterizing the geometric and transmissive properties of fibers, as well as fiber handling and other test automation products that help minimize both measurement time and cost.