101 – 200 µm
Part no -
BF06158
ClearLite® 1550 17 Optical Fiber
Our full line of optical fibers operating at 1550 nm includes a variety of coating options, NAs, and mode field diameters to optimize performance in different applications. The longer cutoff of these fibers, as compared to standard transmission fiber, offers improved optical bend performance.
Our full line of optical fibers operating at 1550 nm includes a variety of coating options, NAs, and mode field diameters to optimize performance in different applications. The longer cutoff of these fibers, as compared to standard transmission fiber, offers improved optical bend performance.
Cladding Diameter
Coating Diameter
200 – 300 µm
Coating Type
Dual Layer Acrylate
Core Diameter
< 200
Fiber Type
Single-Mode
Numerical Aperture
0.16 – 0.20
Operating Temperature
Standard Temp
Operating Wavelength (nm)
1550 nm
Product Overview
Our full line of optical fibers operating at 1550 nm includes a variety of coating options, NAs, and mode field diameters to optimize performance in different applications. The longer cutoff of these fibers, as compared to standard transmission fiber, offers improved optical bend performance.
Typical Applications
- Fiber Optic Strain, Pressure, and Acoustic Sensors
- Fiber Payout
- Medical Sensing and Imaging
- WDM Devices
Product Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product Description | ClearLite 1550 17 Optical Fiber |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Coating Material | Dual UV Acrylate |
| Core Diameter (Nominal) | 6.5 µm |
| Cladding Diameter | 125 ± 2 µm |
| Coating/Buffer Diameter | 245 ± 15 µm |
| Clad Non-Circularity | ≤ 2.0% |
| Core/Clad Offset | ≤ 0.75 µm |
| Optical Characteristics | |
| Type | Single-Mode |
| Operating Wavelength | 1550 nm |
| Cutoff Wavelength | ≤ 1500 nm |
| Mode Field Diameter @ 1550 nm | 7.5 ± 0.75 µm |
| Attenuation @ 1550 nm | ≤ 0.6 dB/km |
| Numerical Aperture (Nominal) | 0.17 |
| Mechanical and Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 ºC |
| Short-Term Bend Radius | ≥ 10 mm |
| Long-Term Bend Radius | ≥ 17 mm |
| Proof Test Level | ≥ 100 kpsi (0.689 GPa) |
| Order by Part Number | BF06158 |
| Product Description Code | SMB-E1550B |
| OPTIONS | Buffer Color, Buffer Material, Buffer Size, Cutoff Wavelength, Metalization, Proof Test, Termination |
Contact Information
For additional information please contact your sales representative. You can also visit our website at www.lightera.com or call 1-888-FIBERHELP (1-888-342-3743) USA or 1-770-798-5555 outside the USA. For a full list of our certifications, visit our website.
Trademark Notice and Disclaimer
Lightera reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) described in this document at any time without notice. This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any Lightera warranties or specifications relating to any of its products or services.
Product Overview
Our full line of optical fibers operating at 1550 nm includes a variety of coating options, NAs, and mode field diameters to optimize performance in different applications. The longer cutoff of these fibers, as compared to standard transmission fiber, offers improved optical bend performance.
Typical Applications
- Fiber Optic Strain, Pressure, and Acoustic Sensors
- Fiber Payout
- Medical Sensing and Imaging
- WDM Devices
Product Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product Description | ClearLite 1550 17 Optical Fiber |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Coating Material | Dual UV Acrylate |
| Core Diameter (Nominal) | 6.5 µm |
| Cladding Diameter | 125 ± 2 µm |
| Coating/Buffer Diameter | 245 ± 15 µm |
| Clad Non-Circularity | ≤ 2.0% |
| Core/Clad Offset | ≤ 0.75 µm |
| Optical Characteristics | |
| Type | Single-Mode |
| Operating Wavelength | 1550 nm |
| Cutoff Wavelength | ≤ 1500 nm |
| Mode Field Diameter @ 1550 nm | 7.5 ± 0.75 µm |
| Attenuation @ 1550 nm | ≤ 0.6 dB/km |
| Numerical Aperture (Nominal) | 0.17 |
| Mechanical and Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 ºC |
| Short-Term Bend Radius | ≥ 10 mm |
| Long-Term Bend Radius | ≥ 17 mm |
| Proof Test Level | ≥ 100 kpsi (0.689 GPa) |
| Order by Part Number | BF06158 |
| Product Description Code | SMB-E1550B |
| OPTIONS | Buffer Color, Buffer Material, Buffer Size, Cutoff Wavelength, Metalization, Proof Test, Termination |
Contact Information
For additional information please contact your sales representative. You can also visit our website at www.lightera.com or call 1-888-FIBERHELP (1-888-342-3743) USA or 1-770-798-5555 outside the USA. For a full list of our certifications, visit our website.
Trademark Notice and Disclaimer
Lightera reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) described in this document at any time without notice. This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any Lightera warranties or specifications relating to any of its products or services.
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