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Gold and Aluminum Buffered Optical Fibers - What, Why, and Where (.doc)
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From Fiberguide Industries, Inc.
Optical fibers are typically manufactured from a preform consisting of a silica core which may be doped silica or pure silica and a cladding classically of silica having a lower refractive index than the core. An additional layer or coating/buffer is added to prevent the ingress of moisture and other contaminants which would lead to very early failure of the fiber, and increase tensile strength. These coatings/buffers are usually polymers of various types, such as Polyimide, Acrylate, Nylon, and Tefzel™. Metal coated/buffered fibers were originally developed for ultra high reliability telecommunications applications. The metal coating imparts extraordinary strength and in particular Aluminum, a hermetic coating to the fiber. In addition to high strength, metal coated fibers can be used at very high temperatures. Aluminum coated optical fibers have a rated operating range of -269°C to +400°C. Tight buffered Gold coated fibers have a rated operating range of -269ºC to +700º C. Products & Services
Fiber optic cables are composed of one or more transparent optical fibers enclosed in protective coverings and strength members. Fiber optic cables are used to transmit "light" data.
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Fiber optic light guides are bundles of optical fibers used for the controlled deliver of light. They tend to be more rigid, and transmit well in both the visible and near-infrared (near-IR) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Fiber optic light guides are sometimes called fiber optic light pipes (fiber optic lightpipes).
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Light guides conduct the flow of light from a light source to a point of use in areas that are too small or too hazardous to permit the installation of a light bulb. There are two basic types of light guides: liquid and fiber optic. Light guides are sometimes called light pipes (lightpipes).
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Specialty optical fiber is modified, usually by doping, for a specialized function. It consists of one or more transparent fibers enclosed in a protective covering.
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