| Fiber |
Wavelength Range(nm) |
Relative Cost |
Minimum Bend Radius (Long Term) |
Numerical Aperture(NA) |
Maximum Temperature (C) |
| Borosilicate |
400-1600 |
$ |
50 X Cladding Diameter |
.55 Standard, .22, .25, .66, .87 Available |
480 |
| Plastic |
400-1100 |
$ |
15 X Cladding Diameter |
.50 Standard |
85 |
| IR Fused Silica |
350-2600 |
$$$ |
150 X Cladding Diameter |
.22 Standard, .12, .37 Available |
400 |
| IR Hard Clad Fused Silica |
400-2200 |
$$ |
150 X Cladding Diameter |
.37, .48 Available |
150 |
| UV Fused Silica |
180-1300 |
$$$ |
150 X Cladding Diameter |
.22 Standard, .12, .28 Available |
400 |
| UV Non-Solarizing Fused Silica |
180-1300 |
$$$$ |
150 X Cladding Diameter |
.22 Standard, .12, .28 Available |
400 |
| UV Hard Clad Fused Silica |
350-1200 |
$$ |
150 X Cladding Diameter |
.37, .48 Available |
150 |
