◆ It is possible to build a high-speed transmission system at low cost. ◆ It can also be used in systems with extreme bending at the connector part, movable equipment, and internal wiring in devices with many bending points.
■Multi-core POF can minimize light transmission loss when the fiber is bent by increasing the number of cores.
- Transmission Loss (Guiding Loss)
The light transmission characteristics of plastic optical fibers vary depending on the wavelength of light.
- Weather Resistance
The plastic optical fiber (POF) manufactured by Asahi Kasei Co., Ltd. is primarily composed of P-MMA resin, which has excellent weather resistance, so its initial performance rarely degrades over long periods. However, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light may cause changes such as yellowing, so please be cautious.
- Flexibility
Compared to electrical wires, it has excellent fracture strength against bending, but extreme bends can cause light transmission loss. Please use it within the allowable bending radius for each grade. For wiring with extreme bends, we recommend using Asahi Kasei Co., Ltd.'s "Multi-core POF," which does not experience a decrease in light intensity when bent.
- Chemical Resistance
Generally, exposure to organic solvents can lead to a decrease in light transmission rate or mechanical strength, so please be cautious. For adhesive use, we recommend a room temperature curing two-component mixed epoxy adhesive.