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The optical fiber used in UAV has better mechanical properties and macro bending resistance. It is a low water peak optical fiber with high tensile strength and bending insensitivity.


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Optical fiber for drones

product description :

The optical fiber used in UAV has better mechanical properties and macro bending resistance. It is a low water peak optical fiber with high tensile strength and bending insensitivity.

operative norm :

It meets and exceeds the technical specifications of ITU-T G.657A and IEC 60973-2-50 for optical fibers.

Product features:

The fiber exhibits high tensile strength with a minimum bending radius of 7.5mm, surpassing 20N, demonstrating exceptional bending resistance. It is fully compatible with G.652 single-mode fiber and supports full-band transmission from 1260 to 1625nm. With low polarization mode dispersion, it meets the demands of high-speed, long-distance transmission. The fiber also shows minimal additional attenuation under slight bending and features high fatigue resistance, ensuring extended service life even under tight bending conditions.

Product Application:

Optical fiber transmission effectively resists electronic and environmental interference, ensuring stable signal transmission. As it generates no electromagnetic radiation, it is less susceptible to detection and jamming, thereby enhancing the stealth and security of drones. With its low latency and high bandwidth capabilities, this technology enables ultra-long-distance communication, guaranteeing instant transmission of high-definition video and real-time data.

technical parameter :

Optical fiber performance

Main indicator name

technical parameter

Geometry

Coating diameter Coating diameter

Outer coating/concentricity error (OCE) Inner core/concentricity error (ECC)

non-circularity of cladding

Coating roundness

Bend radius

125±0.7μm

245±10μm;200±10μm;180±10μm

≤8μm

≤0.5μm ≤0.7%

≤2% ≥4m

optical performance

Magnetic field diameter (MFD) 1310nm

Magnetic field diameter (MFD) 1550nm 1310nm attenuation coefficient

1550nm discount factor

1383nm attenuation coefficient (after hydrogen aging)

1625nm discount factor

Maximum attenuation in the 1285-1330nm range versus 1310nm attenuation. Maximum attenuation in the 1525-1575nm range versus 1550nm attenuation. Discontinuity of 1310nm attenuation.

1550nm attenuation discontinuity zero dispersion wavelength

zero dispersion slope

1550nm dispersion coefficient and optical cable cutoff wavelength

Polarization mode dispersion (PMD)

8.8±0.4μm

9.8±0.5μm

≤0.335dB/km

≤0.200dB/km

≤0.29dB/km

≤0.21dB/km

≤0.05dB/km

≤0.05dB/km

≤0.05dB

≤0.05dB

1312±12nm

≤0.091ps/(nm2*km) ≤18ps/(nm*km)

≤1260nm

≤0.2ps/ √km

mechanical behavior

Filter tension

Coating peeling force

Dynamic fatigue parameter Nd

≥20N

1N ≤ F average ≤ 5N

1.3N ≤ F peak ≤ 8.9N ≥ 20

environmental performance

Temperature cycle additional attenuation (-60℃ to 85℃)

Temperature and humidity cycle with additional attenuation (-10℃ to 85℃,98% RH) and immersion with additional attenuation (23℃,30 days)

Wet heat additive attenuation (85℃,85% RH, 30 days)

Dry heat aging with additional attenuation (85℃,30 days)

≤0.05dB/km

≤0.05dB/km

≤0.05dB/km

≤0.05dB/km

≤0.05dB/km

Bending performance

10 circles φ 30mm, 1550nm

10 circles φ 30mm, 1625nm; 1 circle φ 20mm, 1550nm

1 turn φ 20mm, 1625nm; 1 turn φ 15mm, 1550nm

1 circle φ 15mm, 1625nm

≤0.03dB ≤0.1dB

≤0.1dB

≤0.2dB

≤0.5dB

≤1.0dB

Fiber length

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2.1~61km