Low-Autofluorescence Mono Fiber-optic Patch Cords

The Low Autofluorescence Fiber-optic (LAF) Patch cords are specially designed to minimize the fluorescence caused by photoactive compounds in the optical fiber and associated elements. Fibers with a low natural fluorescence are selected and used with glues, ferrules and protective coatings that have low or no-fluorescence. To ensure its minimal autofluorescence, each patch cord undergoes a 12-hour photobleaching process that decreases their remaining natural fluorescence. Patch cords with NA = 0.37 use all glass fiber which have a very low autofluorescence level naturally. Consequently, it is not necessary to use bleaching process on LAF patch cords with NA=0.37.