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Spectra introduces standard High-Power Laser Transmissions Cables,
which are available with either the unique HP-SMA905 or HP-635 connector.
The
HP-SMA905 connector holds the fibre tip cantilevered within a SMA905
connector ferrule, which is bored out to remove epoxy and other
material from the fibre perimeter. This significantly reduces fibre
breakdown, usually the result of beam misalignment in which the laser
energy is focused outside the fibre core on portions of the connector
that could easily burn, causing fibre damage. A heat-sink is attached
to the rear of the connector, which conducts extraneous heat away
from the fibre, further reducing the possibility of breakdown.
The HP-635
incorporates the same features in a simplified 0.250"OD x
1"L stainless steel ferrule, which can be held in standard
optical positioners. The cantilevered fibre and heat-sink can also be
incorporated into other connector types, such as ST, FC, etc., at
additional cost. The fibres are double-sheathed in super-rugged,
flexible stainless steel squarelock cable, with an internal
pvc/Kevlar sheath. High temperature epoxies are used throughout to
ensure mechanical stability. All fibres are silica/silica, 0.22
numerical apertures.
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