The fiber core pure silica core SM fiber (SM-SC) is designed for high performance demanding applications. SM1500 SC (9/125) and SM1500 SC (9/125) P are designed for use in hydrogen-rich environments where a pure silica core resists the effects of hydrogen blackening. The SM300-SC and SM400-SC are designed for ultraviolet (UV) and visible wavelength transmission. The silica core prevents the photo-blackening effect commonly associated with germanium-doped fibers.

The fluorinated, recessed cladding design (see image to the right) allows the core to be made of pure silicon dioxide without the need for germanium doping.

The SM1500 SC (9/125)P is designed for downhole oil and gas applications. The fiber is designed to resist the effects of hydrogen intrusion and, when used with a high performance polyimide coating, ensures that the fiber is suitable for high temperature hole applications.

Advantage:

1. Hydrogen reduction blackening

2. Reduce UV-induced photodarkening

3. Polyimide high temperature oil and gas application transmitter

4. Radiation resistant core design

5. Low attenuation 1550nm variant for long wavelength sensors and communications

1. Oil and gas distributed sensors

2. Biomedical lighting

3. Microscopic examination

4. Sensing the radiation environment

5. Low attenuation telecommunication transmission