Multicore POF™--with a large number of "cores" emplaced in a sea of "clad"-- is a completely new type of optical fiber developed by Asahi Kasei.
Until now, the versatility of optical fibers has been limited by the increased attenuation which accompanied bending. Multicore POF™, with its unique multi-core structure, has eliminated this problem for all practical purposes. Even the tightest kink in the cord will not cause attenuation to rise significantly.
With freedom from concerns of increased attenuation, M-grade plastic optical fiber enables a whole new range of applications and installation configurations.
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Multicore POF™ | Single-core POF |
Grade Name | Core Number | Fiber Dia.(mm) | Jacket Dia.(mm) | Jacket Material | NA | Minimum Bending Radius(mm) | Remarks |
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SMCK-1000P | 19 | 1.0 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.6 | 2 | |
TMCR-1500-22H | 37 | 1.5 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 6 | |
MCS-500P-10 | 217 | 0.5 | 1.0 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 1 | |
MCS-1000P-13 | 217 | 1.0 | 1.3 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 2 | |
MCS-1000P | 217 | 1.0 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 2 | |
MCSN-500-10 | 217 | 0.5 | 1.0 | PA(black) | 0.5 | 2 | |
MCQ-1000-13 | 613 | 1.0 | 1.3 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 1 | |
MCQ-1000 | 613 | 1.0 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 1 | |
MCQ-1200 | 613 | 1.2 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 2 | |
MCQ-1500-22 | 613 | 1.5 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 3 | |
MCQ-1500-27 | 613 | 1.5 | 2.7 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 3 | |
MCJ-1000 | 1,300 | 1.0 | 2.2 | PE(black) | 0.5 | 1 |
Highly thermostable Multicore POFs.
SHMCSN-1000P-18-22PF(EB) features a PFA (fluoropolymer) outer jacketing,
providing a product that combines heat resistance up to 105°C and excellent oil resistance.
Grade Name | Core Number | Fiber Dia.(mm) | Jacket Dia.(mm) | Jacket Material | NA | Minimum Bending Radius(mm) | Remarks |
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SHMCSN-500P-10(E) new | 217 | 0.5 | 1.0 | PA(black) | 0.6 | 1 | 105°C |
SHMCSN-1000P-18-22PF(EB) | 217 | 1.0 | 1.8/2.2 | PA(black) /PFA(black) |
0.6 | 2 | 105°C Oil resistant |
SHMCSN-1500P-22(E) new | 217 | 1.5 | 2.2 | PA(black) | 0.6 | 3 | 105°C |