Issued in
July , 2001
No. DPF1122-17
Specification Sheet
SH 4001
Super Eska
Polyethylene Jacketed
Optical Fiber Cord
High - Performance Plastic Optical Fiber
Eska
TM
MITSUBISHI RAYON CO., LTD.
ESKA OPTICAL FIBER DIVISION
6-41 Kounan 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Phone
Facsimile
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: + 81 - 3 - 5495 - 3060
: + 81 - 3 - 5495 - 3212
No. DPF1122-17
1.Scope
This specification covers basic requirements for the structure, optical and mechanical performances of SH4001.
2.Structure
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Item
Core Material
Cladding Material
Core Refractive Index
Optical Fiber
Refractive Index Profile
Numerical Aperture
Core Diameter
Cladding Diameter
Material and Color
Jacket
Diameter
Indication on the Jacket
Approximate Weight
SUPER ESKA ; Blue
g/m
mm
2.13
µm
µm
920
940
SH 4001
Specification
Unit
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Polymetyl - Methacrylate Resin
Fluorinated Polymer
1.49
Step Index
0.5
980
1,000
Polyethylene , Black
2.20
SUPER ESKA ; Blue
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2.27
1,040
1,060
Sectional View
Jacket
Optical Fiber
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3.Performance
Table2
Item
Storage
Temperature
Operation
Temperature
Operation
Temperature
in a Moist
Atmosphere
Transmission Loss
Optical
Properties
No. DPF1122-17
SH 4001
Acceptance Criterion
and / or
[Test Condition ]
No Physical Deterioration
[ in a Dry Atmosphere ]
No Deterioration
in Optical Properties*
[ in a Dry Atmosphere ]
No Deterioration
in Optical Properties**
[ under 95 %RH ]
[
650 nm Collimated Light ]
Specification
Unit
o
Min.
- 55
Typ.
Max.
+ 70
C
Maximum
Rating
o
C
- 55
+ 70
o
C
+ 60
dB/km
190
Transmission Loss
under 95 %RH
Minimum
Bend Radius
650 nm Collimated Light ]
[
dB/km
210
Loss Increment =< 0.5 dB
[ A Quarter Bend ]
Loss Increment =< 1 dB
[ in Conformity to the
JIS C 6861 ]
[Tensile Force at 5Åì
Elongation; in Conformity
to the JIS C 6861 ]
Loss Increment =< 1 dB
[ Sample Length : 1 m
Tensile Force : 4.9 N ]
Loss Increment =< 1 dB
[ in Conformity to the
JIS C 6861 ]
mm
25
Repeated Bending
Endurance
Times
10,000
Mechanical
Characteristics
Tensile Strength
N
70
Twisting Endurance
Times
5
Impact Endurance
N.m
0.4
All tests are carried out under temperature of 25
o
C unless otherwise specified.
* Attenuation increase shall be within 10 % after 1,000 hours.
** Attenuation increase shall be within 10 % after 1,000 hours, except that due to absorbed water .
The specification is subject to change without notice.
The information contained herein is presented as a guide for the product selection. Please contact our
business department for the issue of an official specification sheet.
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