GiHCS® (Graded Index Hard Clad Silica) Fibres
- Technology
- Speciality fibre
- Partner
- Lightera
GiHCS fibres feature a graded index core profile delivering enhanced bandwidth for Gigabit Ethernet applications. The durable polymer delivers renowned mechanical strength and performance allowing deployment into multiple industrial applications.
When installed into factory automation or industrial communication applications, as part of a cable, together with the simplicity of the OFS Crimp & Cleave connectorisation method, real time and cost saving advantages come into play.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- 200 µm silica cladding with HCS® Fluoroacrylate coating material
- 500 µm ETFE buffer
- ≥ 150 kpsi (1.03 GPa) proof test level
- Typical applications: Avionics, short to medium distance industrial communications, factory automation, renewable energy, and substations
- Wide operating temperature range -65 to 125°C
- Bend radius ≥ 10 mm (short-term), ≥ 16 mm (long-term)
- Options: buffer colour, buffer diameter, proof test level
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What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Model | Core diameter (µm) | Cladding diameter (µm) | Numerical aperture (NA) | Bandwidth (MHz-km) | Attenuation (dB/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F14404 | 62.5 | 200 | 0.275 | ≥ 400 | ≥ 200 @ 850 nm ≥ 500 @ 1300 nm |
F16496 | 50 | 200 | 0.20 | ≤ 2.8 @ 850 nm ≤ 1.0 @ 1300 nm | ≤ 3.5 @ 850 nm ≤ 1.2 @ 1300 nm |
OFS GiHCS® Industrial Networking Solution - Featuring LC Crimp & Cleave Technology
