Polarization-Maintaining Gyro Fibers

Overview

Exail IXF-PMG fibers are high-performance polarization-maintaining fibers designed for fiber-optic gyroscopes operating on or above the Earth. They combine high polarization extinction, low attenuation and environmental stability, and their tight coating-diameter consistency supports uniform coil winding with minimal signal artifacts.

Key features

• Round core, zero twist, highly birefringent construction
• Tight coating-diameter consistency for uniform coil geometry
• Qualified by international inertial sensing manufacturers
• High polarization extinction ratio over long fiber lengths

Specifications

• Designs: Panda and Tiger, with space-grade options
• Cladding diameters: 40, 60, 80 and 125 micrometers (others on request)
• Coating diameters: tuned to customer specifications

Applications

• Fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG)
• Fiber-optic current sensors (FOCS)
• Optical delay lines and small form factor PM components
• Aerospace, defense and high-end industrial navigation