UV & LASER-DELIVERY FIBER

Low-Index Coating for UV and Laser-Delivery Optical Fiber

The TZ-140 / 3360 system can be evaluated for medical, UV and laser-delivery fiber architectures that require a 1.40-class low-index primary coating and a protective outer layer. Wavelength-specific transmission and power behavior remain finished-fiber qualification items.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION

Start with the complete manufacturing requirement.

UV, deep-UV or laser-delivery wavelength
Fiber geometry and optical architecture
Coating dimensions, bend conditions and handling
Finished-fiber transmission, power and environmental tests

The application description does not establish medical-device certification, UV transmission or power-handling performance. These must be verified on the finished fiber under the intended conditions.

FREE APPLICATION WORKSHEET

Fiber Coating Application Brief

Define the fiber structure, coating layers, draw and cure process, optical conditions, environment and qualification plan.

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Medical and light-delivery fiber

TZ-140 Low-Refractive-Index Medical-Fiber Coating

TZ-140 · 3360

A low-refractive-index coating system for medical, light-delivery and other specialty optical-fiber structures.

Evaluation focus

1.40-class refractive index
Optical transmission design
Specialty-fiber protection

Low-refractive-index primary coating

TZ-140

Viscosity @25°C: 3,500 ± 500 mPa·s
Liquid refractive index @589 nm, 25°C: 1.3900 ± 0.005
Cured refractive index @589 nm: 1.406 ± 0.003
Elastic modulus: 278 MPa
Elongation at break: 39–70%
Tg by DMA: 71°C

Protective outer coating

3360

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RELATED TECHNICAL GUIDES

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How to Specify Low-Index Coatings for Medical and Laser-Delivery FiberDefine low-index coating requirements for medical and laser-delivery optical fiber by wavelength, optical architecture, process, handling and finished-fiber qualification.Read the guide

TECHNICAL FAQ

Questions for application planning

What should be shared for UV or deep-UV fiber evaluation?

Provide the wavelength range, fiber structure, target optical behavior, coating dimensions, process conditions and finished-fiber transmission test method.

Does a low refractive index guarantee laser-delivery performance?

No. Wavelength, glass and coating geometry, bend conditions, defects, process quality and the complete finished-fiber test all affect performance.

Does the medical-fiber application label establish certification?

No. It identifies an intended application only. Device safety, sterilization compatibility and regulatory qualification require separate evidence.