Lensed SM Fiber Array

Configure your single mode lensed fiber array. It will have a lead time of 3-7 weeks.

Our lensed fiber arrays (LFAs) are v-groove optical fiber arrays with 3D printed lenses at the ends of the fibers. They are intended for free space coupling to other fiber arrays, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), or other components. The printed microlenses can focus or collimate the light from the fibers, enabling mode field conversion or coupling over larger distances.

Please note that we may update your quote with a higher product quantity, in order to meet our minimum order quantity of €1000 for this product category.

Configure your product below. Can’t find the configuration you’re looking for? Then go to our request form.

Available on backorder

Specify Your Requirements

Lens type*
Fiber type*
Number of fibers*
Pitch*
Lid*
Top-to-bottom polish angle*
Connector*

Our lensed fiber arrays (LFAs) are v-groove optical fiber arrays with 3D printed lenses at the ends of the fibers. They are intended for free space coupling to other fiber arrays, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), or other components. The printed microlenses can focus or collimate the light from the fibers, enabling mode field conversion or coupling over larger distances.

The high-precision 3D printing of lenses is performed on our Nanoscribe Quantum X Align tool. This additive manufacturing process offers many advantages over traditional, subtractive, methods of creating lensed or tapered fibers, such as:

  • High positioning accuracy relative to the fiber core.
  • Full control over lens design parameters, such as asphericity for aberration correction.
  • The ability to print directly onto existing surfaces, enabling more options for light coupling.

The table below shows the correlation between wavelength, mode field diameter, working distance, and lens height.

Lens type Wavelength (nm) Mode field diameter (µm) Working distance (µm) Lens height (µm)
Collimating 460 22 100 211
520 25
620 24
780 30
1060 30
1310 25
1550 26
Focusing 460 1.7 29 97
520 1.9 29
620 2.2 29
780 2.4 31
1060 3.1 30
1310 3.4 25
1550 3.6 25

If you still can’t find the configuration you’re looking for or have special requests, please fill out our custom lensed fiber array form. We will get back you you with a price and lead time.

Pitch

127 µm, 250 µm

Number of Channels

8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32

Fiber length

1 meter