By Intlvac
Precision Metallization for Hermetically Sealed Fiber Optics Intlvac offers numerous metallized coating options for optical fiber ends and mid spans, cylindrical rods or tubes. Our coating experts can create high-quality, uniformly symmetric single or multi-layer films of nearly any metallic element or alloy using a variety of deposition techniques including evaporation and sputtering. Applications - Hermetically sealed opto-electronic packages - AR and protected mirror coatings on polished ends - Re-coating of fiber bragg gratings - Coating optical fibers of any geometry - Single & ribbon fiber coating - Coating midspan window, connectorized or jacketed components - Fiber termini, fanouts, breakouts and patch cards - DTS, FBG's, optical isolators and filters - Waveguides, image conduits and light guides - Rod & tube exteriors Telecommunications & Data Centers Hermetic, mechanically robust, high-density fiber interfaces for telecom and data center systems, maintaining stable optical performance and long-term reliability even in harsh operating environments. Aerospace & Defense Systems Hermetic, vibration-resistant fiber feedthroughs and connectors in defense and aerospace systems, reliably carrying high-bandwidth optical signals through pressurized or vacuum-sealed structures under extreme temperature, shock, and environmental conditions. Subsea Technologies Shields optical interfaces from continuous saltwater exposure and extreme hydrostatic pressure, enabling durable, low-loss signal paths in undersea cables, repeaters, and wet-mate connectors over long deployment lifetimes. Robotics & Automation Enables rugged, hermetic fiber interfaces that carry high-speed optical signals into motion-intensive, sealed assemblies—such as robotic arms, sensors, and control modules—while resisting vibration, flexing, and industrial contaminants. Materials and Performance High-Purity Metallization Stacks - Ti-Pt-Au (Titanium-Platinum-Gold) - Ti-Cu-Ni (Titanium-Copper-Nickel) - Other pure 99.99% metals available on request The Midas coating chamber contains an array of sputter cathodes that provide uniform, radially symmetric single- and multi-layer coatings using up to three different materials. Proprietary low-temperature deposition techniques enable material deposition on a wide range of substrate materials, including temperature-sensitive plastics. Typical throughput: up to 12 mid-span or 50 end-span metallization coatings in a typical 60-minute run. Material capabilities include: - Titanium - Copper - Platinum - Nickel - Gold - Chromium - Inconel - Aluminum Substrate capabilities include: - Optical fibers - Metallic fibers - Plastics (PEEK, VESPEL, polyethylene, etc.) - Silicon wafers High-Throughput Production Using a unique proprietary design and low-energy ion pre-cleaning, Intlvac ensures: - Minimal contamination before coating - Consistent radial symmetry for precision fiber alignment - Up to 60 fibers processed per run in 45 minutes - Low-maintenance, reconfigurable system architecture Our load-locked system enables seamless handling of jacketed or connectorized components, maximizing productivity while maintaining the highest quality standards. Why Choose Intlvac for Fiber Metallization? - Nanometer-precision thin films - High throughput with fast turnaround - Ultra-low porosity coatings for long-term reliability - Proven performance to Telcordia and MIL-STD-883 standards - Custom-engineered solutions tailored to your application
