New 2D Fiber Array Unit characterisation functionality in a major upgrade to its FGC Array Geometry Measurement System Measures the fiber geometry of 1D & 2D Fiber Array Units (FAUs) and MT Ferrules
For source independent mode control fit the ModCon to your light source to improve measurement accuracy, ensure stable launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements and meet EF requirements of IEC 61280-4-1. Measurements of loss and bandwidth in multimode fibers are known to be highly dependent on the modal condition of the light source used for the measurement. For example, OTDR and LS/PM loss measurements can differ significantly simply because an OTDR uses a laser source and not an LED. Now there is a way to dramatically improve agreement AND ensure you meet international standards at the same time – the ModCon. The ModCon is a passive device which ensures that the correct launch conditions are achieved independent of the light source used. This results in more accurate measurements, better agreement between different test sets, and compliance with international standards. Every ModCon is rigorously tested using Arden’s MPX Modal Explorer to ensure that its output meets the standard regardless of the modal distribution of the input. ModCon – Telecom The Modal Launch Conditions for our Telecom modal controllers is specified in terms of the Encircled Flux (EF). The specification limits are shown below. A Certificate of Conformance or a Test Certificate (850nm only) giving details of how it was measured are available as options.
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The Next-Generation Encircled Flux Meter The Next Generation Encircled Flux meter designed to revolutionise multimode network validation with its accurate, consistent, and user-independent encircled flux measurement results. Measuring the Encircled Flux (EF) helps identify issues with the optical fiber to ensure reliable and efficient data transmission in optical fiber networks. Arden MPX series is the Encircled Flux meter that measures the fiber’s EF compliance at 850 nm.
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Measure refractive index of optical fibers up to 600 µm in seconds! Validate your standard and specialty fibers and increase production yield Refractive index profile is one of the most important measurement parameters of an optical fiber. The nPA-600, which measures circularly and non-circularly symmetric fibers, up to 600 μm in diameter, is an easy, quick and accurate way to get the refractive index data to verify your specialty fiber design and manufacturing processes.
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Designed to measure the fiber geometric parameters of Hollow Core Fiber (HCF), Multi-Core Fiber (MCF), Polarising-Maintaining Fiber (PMF) and other specialty fiber designs with fiber cladding diameters from 80 µm to 250 µm. Designed to measure the latest specialty fibers The FGC-GH Fiber Geometry Measurement System is specifically designed to measure the fiber geometric parameters of Hollow Core Fiber (HCF), Multi-Core Fiber (MCF), Polarising-Maintaining Fiber (PMF) and other specialty fiber designs with fiber cladding diameters from 80 µm to 250 µm. Its software plug-in architecture enables dedicated measurement capabilities for specific fiber types, ensuring automatic, user-independent results for next-generation specialty fibers. Driven by a proprietary software algorithm and high-magnification lens objectives, the FGC-GH delivers exceptional measurement repeatability: - Core Diameter: 40 nm - Core-to-Cladding Concentricity: 30 nm - Capillary Diameter: 20 nm Smaller cladding diameter available on request. Key technical features include: - Optimised for the Latest Optical Fibers: Precision geometric measurement and characterisation of the latest generation of HCF and DNANF is now possible with the FGC-GH’s built-in, ultra-high numerical aperture optical system. Other specialty fibers, such as Multi-Core Fiber (MCF), are equally well addressed, ensuring the instrument remains the definitive solution for the most demanding fiber geometry characterisation. - Fast Validation of Manufactured Fibers: Manufacturers can validate HCF with high-precision measurements of each double-nested set of tubes within the DNANF structure, obtaining critical data that relates directly to the loss per km of the manufactured fiber. The FGC-GH is equally adept at providing critical measuring data to verify the location of cores, cladding, and core-to-cladding concentricity of each signal path in MCF. - R&D and Production Compatibility: Specialty fiber geometry characterisation in a production environment is deskilled and streamlined, and made highly repeatable and user-independent through the use of software plugins tailored to each specific fiber type. In an R&D environment, an extensive set of manual tools allows engineers to measure novel or unique features of any innovative or proprietary specialty fiber design. - Traceable In-Field Calibration: To maintain confidence and eliminate production downtime, there is no need to return the FGC-GH to Arden Photonics for recalibration. Users can simply utilise our traceable calibration artifact alongside built-in software algorithms for effortless and fast re-calibration in the field. - Software Plug-in Architecture: The FGC’s plug-in architecture enables dedicated automatic measurement for specific fiber types, optimising quality control and production routine. Currently, available plug-ins include: PM fibers, Single mode / Multi mode fibers, Active fibers, Multi-core fibers, and Hollow-core (NANF & DNANF) fibers. We can customise plug-ins to rapidly standardise testing of tomorrow’s fibers. Screenshots Measuring small NANF Measuring Hollow-core Fiber Measuring PM Fiber Measuring Multi-core Fiber Measuring Active Fiber
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