OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490
Bismuth doped fibers OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490 include four variants. In the first three types (OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490, OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490‑HC, and OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490‑XC), the active absorption at 1400 nm increases sequentially by approximately 80–100%: 0.75 / 1.35 / 2.75 dB/m. The gain increases accordingly. All fibers are specifically designed for use in fiber amplifiers, lasers, and superluminescent fiber sources operating in the 1370–1490 nm wavelength range.
The bismuth doped fiber OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490 has the highest ratio of active absorption to unsaturable losses, enabling the lowest noise figure in amplifiers. It is recommended when achieving the minimum noise figure is the main priority in amplifier design or when maximum laser efficiency (>65%) is required.
Bismuth doped fibers series OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490‑HC and OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490‑XC allow the length of a laser or amplifier to be reduced by approximately 2 and 4 times, respectively, compared to the OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490 fiber. They are well suited for applications where minimizing device length is a priority.
The bismuth doped fiber OFM-BAC-Si-1370-1490-PM fiber has a PANDA‑type structure and therefore supports polarization. The presence of a noticeable polarization‑dependent gain effect can be useful for achieving lasing in a single polarization.