Companies that manufacture fiber optic arrays

Leading manufacturers of fiber optic arrays include Molex/Phillips Medisize, PHIX Photonics, FiberTech Optica, and Fibertec, offering linear, 2D, and v-groove arrays for diverse optical applications.

Key Manufacturers and Offerings

Molex / Phillips Medisize provides custom optical assemblies and arrays ranging from a few fibers to thousands, using proprietary manufacturing techniques. Their products include v-groove and 2D arrays suitable for high-power, high-temperature, and cryogenic applications, as well as optical switching, sensing, and telecommunications. They offer standard single-fiber assemblies and complex bundles with various connectors and sheathing options.

PHI

X Photonics Assembly specializes in high-quality v-groove fiber arrays for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) connections. They offer arrays covering ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths, with channel counts up to 64, and provide both stock and custom configurations through their dedicated webshop.

Fiber

Tech Optica manufactures high-precision linear, 2D, and v-groove fiber arrays using metals, polymers, and fused silica. Their patented technology ensures unmatched tolerances in fiber positioning and centering, supporting complex fiber arrangements for custom optical assemblies. Fibertec produces 1D and 2D fiber arrays using silica single-mode and multimode fibers.

Their arrays are designed for industrial, sensor, image processing, and telecom applications, emphasizing homogeneous light distribution and robust, precise manufacturing.

Applications

Fiber optic arrays are widely used in: Telecommunications: Optical switching, FTTH splitters, and arrayed waveguide gratings. Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs): High-precision coupling to on-chip waveguides. Sensing and Imaging: Industrial sensors, spectroscopy, and bioanalytical instrumentation.

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Power Laser Delivery: Coherent beam combining and laser light routing.

Considerations for Selection

When choosing a manufacturer, consider: Array type: Linear, 2D, or v-groove. Fiber count and pitch: Number of channels and spacing precision. Wavelength range: Compatibility with your optical system.

Connector and packaging options: SMA, D-80, or custom sheathing. Tolerance and alignment: Critical for PIC coupling and high-precision applications. These manufacturers provide both standard and custom solutions, allowing for tailored fiber array assemblies to meet specific optical and mechanical requirements.