The Fujikura FSM-100P+ is a precision fusion splicer engineered for polarization-maintaining and specialty optical fibers in demanding laboratory, manufacturing, and research environments. It delivers dual-method splice loss estimation via Cold Splice Image (CSI) and Warm Splice Image (WSI) technologies, ensuring signal integrity across fiber types where polarization state preservation is critical.
## Technical Specifications
**Fiber Dimensions:**
• Cladding diameter: 80 µm to 1200 µm
• Coating diameter: 100 µm to 2000 µm
• Cleave length: 3 mm to 26 mm
**Fiber Compatibility:**
• Telecommunication fibers: SMF (ITU-T G652), NZDSF (ITU-T G655), MMF (ITU-T G651), EDF, DCF
• Polarization-maintaining fibers: PANDA and equivalent PMF types
• Large diameter fibers (LDF): Conventional silica construction
• Specialty fibers: Heat-sensitive fibers, non-circular geometries, photonic crystal structures
## Key Features
• **Interrelation Profile Alignment (IPA) 2:** Advanced algorithm supporting octagonal fibers, elliptical cores, and multicore fibers with optical fiber rotation capability
• **Core Alignment (PAS):** Direct optical core positioning for precise alignment
• **Power Meter Feedback:** GPIB-enabled alignment integration with external power meters
• **Plasma Zone Control:** Electrode positioning for LDF, heat-sensitive, and small-diameter fiber splicing
• **Sweep Arc Technology:** Extended movement capability for fiber positioning during splice processing
## Typical Applications
Fiber laser systems, optical component manufacturing, sensor development, photonic research, and telecommunications infrastructure requiring polarization-state fidelity.
## Compatibility & Integration
The FSM-100P+ handles cladding diameters spanning 80–1200 µm and coating diameters up to 2000 µm, accommodating standard telecom fibers through highly specialized non-circular and holey structures. GPIB communication enables external instrument feedback for alignment optimization.
