Plastic Fiber Plastic Optical Fiber 01

Plastic Fiber Plastic Optical Fiber 01

Supplier
Fiberock
Part Number
Plastic Optical Fiber 01
Category
Optical Fibers
Origin
China

Plastic optical fiber is a new polymer material for transmitting optical signals, with high refractive index and low transmission loss. It serves information transmission, medicine, industrial control, and automotive electronics. Physically it has three layers: core, cladding, and protective jacket. The high-index core carries signals along the fiber; low-index cladding prevents spreading to maintain transmission distance; the outer jacket protects against environmental effects. Light guidance uses total internal reflection. When light travels from higher to lower index, refraction occurs; the source states that total reflection occurs when the refraction angle exceeds a particular angle, continuing propagation along the fiber. Core index is higher than cladding index to enable total reflection and signal transmission. Loss is another important factor, including scattering during internal reflection, absorption by fiber materials, and energy loss from bending. Material properties, environment, dimensions, and structure all affect performance. Optimizing materials/structure and applying protection reduces loss and interference. Avoid strong light, heat, and other damage to ensure life and reliability. Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) uses plastic internally instead of conventional glass. Lower cost, light weight, easy installation, and impact resistance make it increasingly popular. Its distinctive advantages and broad potential give it growing importance across fields.

Specification Snapshot
Spectral Range
400-800nm
Operating Temperature
-55~90℃
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Overview

Plastic optical fiber is a new polymer material for transmitting optical signals, with high refractive index and low transmission loss. It serves information transmission, medicine, industrial control, and automotive electronics. Physically it has three layers: core, cladding, and protective jacket. The high-index core carries signals along the fiber; low-index cladding prevents spreading to maintain transmission distance; the outer jacket protects against environmental effects. Light guidance uses total internal reflection. When light travels from higher to lower index, refraction occurs; the source states that total reflection occurs when the refraction angle exceeds a particular angle, continuing propagation along the fiber. Core index is higher than cladding index to enable total reflection and signal transmission. Loss is another important factor, including scattering during internal reflection, absorption by fiber materials, and energy loss from bending. Material properties, environment, dimensions, and structure all affect performance. Optimizing materials/structure and applying protection reduces loss and interference. Avoid strong light, heat, and other damage to ensure life and reliability. Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) uses plastic internally instead of conventional glass. Lower cost, light weight, easy installation, and impact resistance make it increasingly popular. Its distinctive advantages and broad potential give it growing importance across fields.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Numerical Aperture0.5
Fiber Core Diameter50 mm
Spectral Range400-800nm
Operating Temperature-55~90℃
Fiber TypeStep-index type
Divergence Angle60°
Transmission Loss [650nm]0.18dB/m @650nm
RoHS reportCompliant with standards
REACH reportCompliant with standards

Applications

Data communication: plastic fibers serve short-distance, low-speed LANs, home networks (FTTH), vehicles, and consumer electronics, with easy installation, low cost, and electromagnetic immunity. Industrial automation: interference and impact resistance connect sensors, actuators, and controllers for faster, better production communication. Vehicles: audio, video, and infotainment such as MOST, Media Oriented Systems Transport, plus sensors and ADAS, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, improve safety and experience. Medicine: endoscopes, dentistry, imaging, and light therapy route through complex confined spaces for diagnosis and treatment. Lighting and displays: decorative, architectural, outdoor, and display-edge illumination create visual effects. Military and aviation: low weight and interference resistance support communication, navigation, and sensing.

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Qinhuangdao Guangyan Technology Co., Ltd. (FIBEROCK), located in the Economic and Technological Development Zone, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, is a high-tech enterprise focusing on optical fibers, crystal materials, and optical components. The company integrates R&D, production, sales and service, specializing in specialty optical fibers and devices. Its products are widely used in medical treatment, fiber sensing, environmental monitoring equipment, biochemical analytical instruments, laser processing and other fields. The company has advanced specialty fiber drawing production lines and medical-grade clean workshops, and has passed ISO9001 quality system certification.

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