Specialty Fiber Optic Solutions for Cabling Components & Systems

Specialty Fiber Solutions

Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions is composed of a blend of individuals, each with a unique skill set or discipline within the fiber industry, that are called upon to engineer, design, plan, and manufacture specialty passive fiber optic products that meet (or in most cases exceed) customer requirements. Our products have been used at the bottom of the ocean and launched into space and everywhere in between. The materials and components used in an optical solution designed to transmit data from an undersea camera will differ greatly from those of a solution utilized in sensitive medical devices. Why not work with a company that understands the challenges of engineering application specific fiber optic solutions?

We have longstanding relationships with suppliers that we leverage to ensure the highest quality components go into every assembly. Our experienced technicians take great pride in producing highly customized fiber optic assemblies and solutions to meet the most demanding specifications. All products are thoroughly tested and inspected to ensure years of trouble-free service. Let us prove to you why we feel our Specialty Fiber Products are among the best the industry has to offer.

Our experienced technicians take great pride in producing highly customized products to meet the most demanding specifications. All products are thoroughly tested and inspected to ensure years of trouble-free service. Let us prove to you why we feel our Specialty Fiber Products are among the best the industry has to offer.







Fiber Optic: Couplers / Splitters / Circulators / Isolators & Taps Solutions

  • Introduction
    Opticonx offers a wide selection of custom fiber optic solutions made from single mode (SM), multimode (MM), specialty and polarization maintaining (PM) fibers. Our standard packages provide options that will fit most applications, and our custom capabilities allow us to meet the most demanding requirements. We have a solution for your needs in the following categories:
    • Couplers:
    • Wavelength Independent Couplers (WIC)
    • Wavelength Flattened Couplers (WFC)
    • Waveguide
    • Splitters:
    • Optical
    • Planar Lightguide Circuit (PLC), Waveguide Splitters
    • Narrowband
    • Circulators:
    • Optical
    • Isolators:
    • Optical
    • Polarization Maintaining
    • Taps:
    • Optical
    • High-precision
    • Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), solutions:
    • Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM)
    • Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)

Fiber Optic Filter and Polarizer Solutions

  • Introduction
    Fiber Optic Filter and Polarizer Solutions
    Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions offers an array of fiber optic filter and polarizer products and solutions. Fiber optic filters pass specific wavelengths and block unwanted ones. Fiber optic filters can be either low-pass or high-pass filters. Opticonx filter solutions can be fine-tuned to select very narrow wavelength ranges. Fiber optic filters are used extensively in aerospace, defense, and optical telecommunications networks applications. Fiber optic polarizers (FOP) are placed in-line in a fiber optic system, to improve the extinction characteristics of the fiber optic cable. They allow for the transmission of only one polarization, blocking light in unwanted polarization states. Opticonx offers polarizer solutions in a variety of extinction ratios and insertion losses.
    • Filters:
    • In-line
    • High Isolation
    • CWDM Optical Filters
    • DWDM Optical Filters
    • Polarizers:
    • In-line
    • Circular

Fiber Optic Combiner Solutions

  • Introduction
    Opticonx can produce custom fiber optical combiner solutions that combine two polarized lights into a single fiber. We make WDMs that combines up to 100 tightly spaced wavelengths into a single fiber. Another method commonly used in a fiber laser is to combine several laser beams into a larger mode diameter fiber. We fabricate up to 7 fibers into one fiber. We make various wavelength combiners with custom configurations.
    • Combiners:
    • Fiber Optical RGB and RGBV Light Combiners
    • Fused Fiber Optical WDM
    • (Nx1)×1 PM Laser Combiner
    • (Nx1)×1 Laser Combiner
    • Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter

Fiber Optic Multiplexer Solutions

  • Introduction
    Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions offers a broad portfolio of Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), multiplexer-based solutions. These can be mounted or packaged in a wide variety of modules and housings per your specific requirements.
    • Multiplexers:
    • Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM)
    • Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
    • Wideband mulitplexers

Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Components

  • Introduction
    Opticonx Polarization Maintaining (PM) Fiber Jumpers are used in polarization sensitive fiber optic systems for transmission of light that requires the polarization state to be maintained. PM Patch Cords have orthogonal slow and fast axes with different propagation constants and are available in a variety of fiber types (PANDA and bow tie being the most popular). Polarization Maintaining (PM), fiber a powerful tool in precision optics. If preserving the polarization of your signal is critical, PM fiber is the recommended solution. Special skillsets are required to terminate, splice, and test PM fiber. At Opticonx our termination expertise and ability allow us to produce high quality PM fiber optic components, cable assemblies and modules that help your projects succeed.
    • Polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optic attenuators
    • Polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optic circulators
    • Polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optic couplers
    • Polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optic isolators

Custom Fiber Optic Modules / Decks

  • Introduction
    Custom Fiber Optic Modules / Decks
    If higher level functions and specifications are needed within a ruggedized small footprint, a module is the solution. At Opticonx we can incorporate almost anything from base level components up to custom interferometers into modules with many configurations or custom enclosures. Some include:
    • Mach-Zehnder and Michelson Interferometers
    • Laser Interferometers
    • 1x8, 2x8, 1x16, and more, PLC Waveguides
    • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) applications
    • Custom solutions applications for Biomedical, Telecommunications, Scientific, Industrial, Aerospace, and Defense
    • Low and high temperature solutions
    • Telcordia and Mil Spec compliance
    • WDM solutions

Custom Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies

  • Introduction
    Custom Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
    Opticonx, with in-house cable and furcation tubing manufacturing capabilities, has years of experience producing the highest quality standard and custom cable assemblies. Our experienced technical team produces custom fiber optic cable assemblies of the highest quality using state of the art termination, polish, and test equipment. Available in simplex, duplex and custom configurations, our patch cords are made with Opticonx fiber cable, typically with 2mm or 3mm cable jacket.
    • Custom cable assemblies
    • Optical switch assemblies
    • Fiber optic adapter cables
    • Polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optic cable assemblies (PANDA)
    • Harsh environment fiber optic cables
    • Specialty fiber assemblies (Nufern (Coherent), polymide, Multi-core Fiber (MCF)
    • Prototype fiber assemblies

Plastic Optical Fiber (POF), Solutions

  • Introduction
    Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions can design and manufacture a broad array of optical assemblies made from large core plastic optic fiber cables. These plastic optical assemblies are more robust than glass optical assemblies due to the cables increased ability to bend and flex. Applications include: Biomedical, Industrial, Renewable Energy and Utility markets.
    • Large Core Fiber Optics
    • Large Core Polymer Fiber Optics
    • Plastic Clad Silica (PCS) Fiber Optics
    • Plastic Fiber Optics
    • Range of core sizes and numerical apertures (NA) available

Fiber Optic Attenuators

  • Introduction
    Sometimes having too much power is just as bad as having too much loss. When a system is over saturated it may damage other components or it may not work at all. Instead of a network redesign, the simple solution would be an attenuator. A fixed inline fiber optic attenuator is incorporated into the system allowing it to be permanent and hidden within the system. When installed, the attenuator will reduce the signal by a set amount thereby protecting other components or allowing the system to be operational.
    • Available in small packaging up to inclusion in modules
    • 1dB to 50dB at your desired wavelength
    • Most fiber types are supported

Custom Passive Optical Solutions

  • Introduction
    When you work with Opticonx, we listen to your needs and provide the solution that best fits your situation. If you have a custom design or need one created, our team specializes in providing innovate products to meet your specifications from base level components to complete systems. Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions offers a broad portfolio of customization capabilities allowing our customers to create products that meet their unique requirements:
    • Custom, standard, & ruggedized housings
    • Package 10, 26mm L X 2mm Dia, 316L Stainless Steel, up to 2 Bare fibers per side or 1 900um leads per side.
    • Package 20, 51mm L X 2.75mm Dia, 316L Stainless Steel, up to 4 bare fiber leads per side or up to 2 900um leads per side.
    • Package 30, 51mm L X 3.9mm Dia, 316L Stainless Steel, up to 4 bare fiber leads per side or up to 4 900um leads per side.
    • Package 40, 66mm L X 3.9mm Dia, 316L Stainless Steel, up to 4 bare fibers per side or up to 4 900um leads per side.
    • Package 50, 76mm L X 3.9mm Dia, 316L Stainless Steel, up to 4 bare fibers per side or up to 4 900um leads per side.
    • Package 60, Over Package, with reversible mounting holes, HDPE Black, 76mm L X 10.5mm W X 7.80mm H.
    • Package 70, Ruggedized Encasement Package, with reversible mounting holes, HDPE Black, 96mm L X 12mm W X 10mm H, Up to two 3mm cable leads per side or up to eight 900um leads per side.
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    • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) & path matching
    • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), is a key part of medical imaging. The fiber optic components and modules Opticonx supplies are used in a wide range of medical devices and are highly customizable to meet your needs.
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    • Custom fiber optic coloring & coating, lengths & materials
    • Opticonx can fully customize the jacket colors, tubing colors and lead colors of our products to better integrate with customer’s projects. We also offer fiber upjacketing services – allowing a customer to send us their raw fiber and we can extrude a custom jacket over it.
    • Opticonx can accommodate most lengths requested from the short leads to those with extensive lengths.
    • Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions is uniquely able to adhere to the toughest tolerances in lengths and sizes. We have a wide range of materials available to fabricate your custom products from Hytrel, PVDF, PTFE, stainless steel monocoil, and more.
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    • Fiber optic connector & termination options
    • The expertise at Opticonx allows us to offer a large selection of fiber optic connectors that can be installed on SM, MM, and PM fibers. Telcordia, MIL SPEC, or custom requests. We also can offer Low Reflection Terminations that prevent unwanted back reflection from unused ports.
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Capabilities

Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions offers a broad portfolio of customization capabilities allowing our customers to create products that meet their unique requirements:

Custom Fiber Optic Packages

  • Introduction
    Opticonx provides a wide range of sizes in our available standard packaging for our couplers from a tiny 26mm length by 2mm diameter attenuator to a ruggedized, harsh environment packaging with cabling. We only use high quality materials and low expansion alloys which can withstand significant temperature ranges. We can also quickly produce custom packages to meet your needs. Durability is one of the most sought-after solutions in fiber optics. Being able to ruggedize our fiber optic assemblies with protective housings, easily mountable, and environmentally resilient makes Opticonx the leader in domestic companies who provide cabled solutions which are made in the US.

Custom Fiber Optic Modules & Optical Decks

  • Introduction
    When you need a durable higher density solution, an optical module is the best choice. Whether you need rugged cable leads or bulkheads, and every configuration in between and beyond, Opticonx has your solution. Custom modules and optical decks with tight specs are our specialty. We can configure our modules with Couplers, PLCs, Circulators and much more. MIL Spec? No problem, we can produce modules that meet and exceed the Military standards of today and tomorrow.

POLARIZATION MAINTAINING FIBER

  • Introduction
    Polarization Maintaining (PM), fiber is a powerful tool in precision optics. If preserving the polarization of your signal is critical, PM fiber is the recommended solution. Special skillsets are required to terminate, splice, and test PM fiber. At Opticonx our termination expertise and ability allow us to produce high quality PM fiber optic components, cable assemblies and modules that help your projects succeed.

Path Matching

  • Introduction
    Optical fiber is often used as a sensor in the form of an optical fiber interferometer. High accuracy measurements are critical in many scientific fields, especially fiber optics. Through our path matching expertise, Opticonx can build a custom interferometer based on your Michelson or Mach-Zehnder design.

Splicing

  • Introduction
    Single Mode, Multimode, Polarization Maintaining (PM), and other specialty fiber types. Being able to accurately fuse two fibers together (splice), with high quality results across many equipment types and platforms is an in demand technical skill. Whether it is a new build, a repair, or new concept, the technical skills and abilities at Opticonx will ensure your project is handled professionally.

Fiber Optic Terminations: Mil-Spec and Telcordia

  • Introduction
    Mil-Spec, Telcordia, custom Specs, the team at Opticonx can provide the solutions to your termination specifications. With the type of connectors and fibers constantly changing and expanding. The expertise at Opticonx in films, fibers, polishers, and connector types, allows us to handle virtually any connector request with tight tolerances and impeccable quality. We can even produce low reflection terminations on unused or unwanted leads to reduce back reflections.
    • Cable types: Singlemode (SM), mult-mode (MM), polarization maintaining (PM), ribbon (flat and oval)
    • Connector types: ST, SC, LC, FC, SMA, MMC, MTP®
    • Ferrule types: Termini, MT, Wide variety of standard and custom ferrules
    • Harsh environment: Termini, Watertight & Hermetic fiber optic connectors
    • Waveguide terminations
    • Low reflection terminations
    • ITAR and ROHS compliant
    • DoD testing

Fiber Optic Feedthrough Solutions

  • Introduction
    Opticonx can provide a variety of custom fiber optic feedthrough solutions to meet specific customer specifications and requirements. Used as penetrators for allowing fiber optic cable passage through wall of pressure or vacuum vessels. Options include most multi-mode and singlemode fiber types, most common connector types including FC, LC, SMA and ST and a -200 degrees C to +200 degrees C working temperature range for aerospace, biomedical, defense, research, renewable energy and telecommunications markets.
    • Helium-tight hermetic
    • Vacuum-tight
    • Fluid-tight
    • Gas-tight
    • NEMA 4-6 or IP65-68 type moisture-proof
    • And/or FM, UL, CSA, Cenelec Exxd explosion-proof seal versions

Custom Cabling / Custom Extrusion Solutions

  • Introduction
    With extensive manufacturing experience and flexibility, Opticonx can custom design and manufacture fiber optic cables to specific requirements and specifications unique to your application and intended use. Opticonx has the capabilities to work with virtually any fiber type to deliver the solution your project requires. Our engineering team specializes in taking a product from concept through design and all the way through manufacturing. Short runs are welcome, and design consultation is available. Options include:
    • Fiber counts from 1 – 72
    • Fiber types: OM1 – OM5 multi-mode, OS2 singlemode and polarization maintaining
    • Tight-buffered, loose-tube, ribbon and other fiber types
    • UL-listed ONFR and OFNP, LSZH, Indoor/Outdoor jackets
    • Hybrid multi-mode / singlemode constructions
    • Custom coloring and jacket printing
  • Capabilities
    • Buffering optical fiber
    • Jacketing optical fiber
    • Furcation tubing
    • Ability to process a wide range of materials
    • Standard and custom tooling
    • Short run and production quantities
    • Standard and custom colors
    • Custom print legends

Rapid Prototyping / Customization

  • Introduction
    New and custom fiber products from patch cables, modules, couplers, new designs, and turnkey solutions across most fiber types is critical in the industry. With in-house design, engineering, sourcing and manufacturing capabilities, Opticonx is able to produce custom prototypes / first articles with fast turnarounds. Our unique ability to manufacture custom fiber optic cable and furcation tubing coupled with our in-house termination and testing capabilities allow us to produce custom products that meet the most demanding specifications.. Technical expertise in splicing, assembly, termination, and testing allows Opticonx to provide the performance you want, the quality you need, on time, every time.

Optical Contract Manufacturing

  • Introduction
    Opticonx can provide a variety of optical contract manufacturing services to meet customer requirements. These services include:
    • Custom configuration
    • Private labeling
    • Custom labeling
    • Custom packaging
    • Blind shipping

Applications

Opticonx Specialty Fiber Solutions can be used in a wide variety of applications, including but not limited to the following:

  • Arrayed devices
  • Optical switches
  • Custom Optics
  • Planar waveguide devices
  • Biomedical Optics
  • Polarization multiplexers
  • Data communications
  • Polarization sensitive components
  • Defence Optics
  • Precision Optics
  • DWDMs
  • Probes/instrumentation
  • Dynamic gain/spectrum equalizers
  • Pump lasers
  • External Modulators
  • Ruggedized optical devices
  • Laser and LED sources
  • Sensors and gyroscopes
  • Mil-Spec systems
  • Splitters, Combiners, Tap couplers
  • OADMs
  • Telecomunications
  • Optical amplifiers
  • Weapons systems
  • Optical fiber coupling
  • Optical splices