Fiber Optic Reflection Probes
Custom-Engineered Fiber Optic Probes for Reflection, Backscatter and Spectroscopic Measurements
Basic Information
Contact
For any technical questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sales Department
Tel.: +420 493 765 111
sales@sqs-fiber.cz
Custom fiber optic reflection probes are designed for reflection and backscatter measurements in a wide range of optical configurations. Probe configurations can be bifurcated, trifurcated, or fully customized, with customer-defined fiber mapping, common or split ends, and round, linear, or custom fiber geometries.
Core sizes range from 50 µm to 1000 µm, with multimode fibers (Low-OH, High-OH) and solarization-resistant fibers for UV applications. Interfaces include SMA905, FC/PC, custom connectors, or probe interfaces. Ferrules and mechanical components are available in stainless steel, glass, ceramic, and other application-specific materials. End faces can be ARC-coated to minimize back reflections. Protective tubing, environmental compatibility, and assembly lengths can be customized to meet application requirements.
Highlights
- Custom fiber optic configurations for reflection and backscatter measurements
- Customer-defined fiber mapping and fiber arrangements
- Custom ferrules and mechanical components manufactured in-house at SQS
- Flexible optical interfaces and end-face geometries, including round, linear and slit configurations
- ARC-coated end faces and protective tubing in stainless steel, PVC or PTFE
Applications
- Spectroscopy and Backscatter Measurements
- Color and Reflectance Analysis
- Material Inspection and Surface Characterization
- UV and Harsh Environments
- Custom Optical Assemblies
Technical Specifications
Precision Fiber Positioning – Linear & Slit Structures
SQS offers several technologies for precise positioning and mapping of individual fibers in linear and slit configurations. The appropriate technology can be selected according to the required fiber spacing, number of fibers, geometry and positioning accuracy.
Linear Fiber Bundles
Fibers are typically bonded directly against each other, either cladding-to-cladding or polyimide coating-to-polyimide coating. The typical fiber positioning accuracy within the linear structure is 5 µm, depending on the fiber type, fiber diameter and number of fibers.
Glass V-Groove Fiber Arrays
Glass V-groove arrays provide precise linear positioning of individual fibers. For standard 125 µm cladding fibers, the typical minimum center-to-center pitch is 127 µm, with a typical positioning accuracy of 0.5 µm. The number of fibers can be specified according to customer requirements. The glass array can be integrated into a custom connector or probe.
2D Fiber Matrices
2D matrix fiber arrays provide defined positioning of individual fibers across a two-dimensional surface. The typical minimum center-to-center spacing is 350 µm in both axes, with a typical positioning accuracy of 1 µm. Smaller spacing can be provided on request. The number and arrangement of fibers are defined according to customer requirements. The glass matrix can be integrated into a custom connector or probe.
MT Ferrules
MT ferrules provide a compact and precise fiber arrangement with a typical 250 µm center-to-center pitch for fibers with 125 µm cladding. Up to 16 fibers can be arranged in one or multiple rows, depending on the required configuration. MT ferrules can also be integrated into an MTP connector.
Fiber position, spacing and mapping can be customized to match the required optical geometry and measurement configuration.
Contact
For any technical questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sales Department
Tel.: +420 493 765 111
sales@sqs-fiber.cz
