YB 406 at a glance
Key specifications
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2400
Core Absorption @ 975 nm (nominal) (dB/m)
High quantum conversion efficiency – lowers pump power requirements, reducing overall system costs.
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5 ± 1
MFD (µm)
Width of the light distribution guided in the core.
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0.16 ± 0.02
Core Numerical Aperture
Light-acceptance angle of the core; with the core size, it sets how many modes are guided.
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850 ± 50
Cutoff Wavelenght (nm)
Wavelength above which the core guides a single mode.
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4.0
Core Diameter – Nominal (µm)
Diameter of the light-guiding core.
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125 ± 1
Cladding Diameter (µm)
Outer diameter of the glass cladding.
Description
Developed by our key partner INO, the YB 406 Yb-doped single-clad fiber features high QCE values, high efficiency and photodarkening resistance performances. It is designed to suit diverse requirements and applications, such as fiber laser and amplifier design.
Features & Benefits
- Low background losses
- Photodarkening resistance performances – ensure higher laser system reliability
- High quantum conversion efficiency – lowers pump power requirements, reducing overall system costs.
Applications
- Seed lasers
- Pulsed fiber lasers and amplifiers
- Medical
- Scientific/Research
YB 406
Specifications
| Optical | |
|---|---|
| Core Absorption @ 915 nm (dB/m) | 600 ± 100 |
| Core Absorption @ 975 nm (nominal) (dB/m) | 2400 |
| Core Numerical Aperture | 0.16 ± 0.02 |
| MFD (µm) | 5 ± 1 |
| Cutoff Wavelenght (nm) | 850 ± 50 |
| Geometrical & Mechanical | |
| Core Diameter – Nominal (µm) | 4.0 |
| Cladding Diameter (µm) | 125 ± 1 |
| Core/Cladding Concentricity Error (µm) | < 0.8 |
| Coating Diameter (µm) | 250 ± 10 |
| Proof test (kpsi) | ≥ 100 |
YB 406