1310 Optical Coherence
Tomography (OCT) Fibers
Since its inception in the early 1990s, OCT has evolved beyond ophthalmologic imaging of the retina to recent advances in
the dual-modality diagnosis of coronary artery disease using fiber optic probes. OCT catheters designed for semi-invasive
in vivo intervention require small form factor optical fibers, dispersion control, bend insensitivity, and high proof strength
for superior mechanical reliability. Our OCT offerings also include pure silica core waveguides supporting sterilization by
radiation as well as thin biocompatible coatings such as polyimide when form factor and reliability are paramount.
Typical Applications
• Endoscopic OCT
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Gastroenterology
Features & Benefits
• Dispersion-controlled single mode waveguides
• Exceptional bend loss performance
• Cladding diameters from 80 µm to 125 µm
• Biocompatible coatings: polyimide, acrylate
• Compatible for ETO and radiation sterilization
Optical Specifications
1310-OCT-P
1398975
1310-80-OCT-P
1398976
1310-GDF-OCT
1398977
1310-GGF-OCT
1398978
Operating Wavelength
1250 – 1600 nm
1250 – 1600 nm
1250 – 1600 nm
1250 – 1600 nm
Core NA
0.12
0.120
0.13
0.130
First Cladding NA (50%)
N/A
N/A
N/A
≥ 0.20
Mode Field Diameter
9.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm
9.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm
8.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm
8.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 1310 nm
Cutoff
1200 ± 50 nm
1200 ± 50 nm
1200 ± 50 nm
1200 ± 50 nm
Core Attenuation
≤ 1 dB/km @ 1310 nm
≤ 3.00 dB/km @ 1310 nm
≤ 1 dB/km @ 1310 nm
≤ 1.0 dB/km @ 1310 nm
Geometrical & Mechanical
Specifications
Cladding Diameter
125 ± 1 µm
80.0 ± 1.0 µm
125 ± 1 µm
125.0 ± 1.0 µm
Core Diameter
8 µm
8.0 µm
7 µm
7.0 µm
Coating Diameter
150 ± 5 µm
100.0 ± 5.0 µm
175 ± 15 µm
175.0 ± 15.0 µm
Coating Concentricity
< 2 µm
< 1.5 µm
< 5 µm
< 5.0 µm
Core/Clad Offset
≤ 1 µm
≤ 0.50 µm
≤ 1 µm
≤ 1.00 µm
Coating Material
Polyimide
Polyimide
Low Index Acrylate
Acrylate
Operating Temperature Range
- 65 to 300 °C
-65 to 300 °C
- 55 to 85 °C
-55 to 85 °C
Prooftest Level
≥ 200 - 220 kpsi
≥ 200 - 220 kpsi
≥ 100 - 160 kpsi
≥ 100 - 160 kpsi
