Draka Communications offers multimode and single-mode fibers improved for use in radiative environments (e.g. gamma rays, X-flash, neutrons protons). These DrakaElite™ fibers have been designed for reduced sensitivity to radiation effects. One reason of this excellent behavior is the use of the proprietary PCVD glass deposition process, which allows phosphorous-free operation.
Moreover, Draka Communications maintains a dedicated production line, optimized for these RadHard products in order to guarantee sustainable performances over the time and trace-ability, a pre-requisite for Nuclear Power Plant and Military Applications.
In 1999 the Draka Communications fiber production plant in Eindhoven was certified by the US Defence Supply Center in Columbus (DSCC), part of the US DoD Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) for the MIL-STD-790 product assurance program. This highly respected military quality certificate, obtained after thorough on-site audits, underlines Draka's high quality management.
Following that important event a wide product range has been tested for its nuclear performance in US military and space applications and type approvals have been obtained. (MIL-PRF 49291 series). Qualified Draka Communications products can be viewed at DLA/DSCC qualified products list (QPL).
The following products are available:
RadHard Single-mode: MIL-PRF-49291/7-01
RadHard 62.5/125/245 µm: MIL-PRF-49291/6-03
RadHard 50/125/245 µm: MIL-PRF-49291/1-01
RadHard 62.5/125/500 µm: MIL-PRF-49291/6-05
RadHard 50/125/500 µm: MIL-PRF-49291/1-02
50/125/245 µm products can also be ordered in MaxCap-OM3 quality (10Gb/s over 300m). Contact the sales office of Draka Communications.