Square Core Fiber (SCF) | High Power Laser Delivery & Beam Homogenization
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SQUARE CORE FIBER(SCF)

Square core fiber is a kind of large core diameter laser energy transfer fiber with special structure, which is mainly used in the fields of laser high power transmission, homogenization, imaging, spectroscopy and so on.

Its structure includes square high purity synthetic quartz core, fluorine doped quartz cladding and coating.

The typical NA values of core and cladding are 0.12 and 0.22.

Square core fiber can significantly improve the coupling efficiency with semiconductor laser, has excellent spot homogenization effect and shaping function, and has a strong advantage in the field of laser cleaning and laser beam shaping.

Optical fiber structure

Outer Coating Inner Coating Cladding Layer Optical Cladding Layer Fiber Core Square optical fiber end structure diagram

Application Field

  • Laser beam assembly
  • Laser coupling
  • Beam homogenization
  • Laser cleaning

Product Features

  • Good geometric uniformity
  • High damage threshold
  • The intensity distribution of mode field is uniformed

Product Specification

Characteristics Unit Product Specification
Product Specification SCF50-12-250L SCF100-12-500L SCF200-12-400L SCF400-12-740L SCF100-22-500L SCF200-22-400L SCF400-22-740L
Numerical aperture / 0.12 ± 0.02 0.12 ± 0.02 0.12 ± 0.02 0.12 ± 0.02 0.22 ± 0.02 0.22 ± 0.02 0.22 ± 0.02
Attenuation @1064nm dB/km ≤ 17.0 ≤ 17.0 ≤ 17.0 ≤ 17.0 ≤ 17.0 ≤ 17.0 ≤ 17.0
Refractive index structure / Step type
Edge length of core layer μm 50.0 ± 2.5 100.0 ± 5.0 200.0 ± 6.0 400.0 ± 8.0 100.0 ± 5.0 200.0 ± 6.0 400.0 ± 8.0
Outer cladding diameter µm 250.0 ± 5.0 500.0 ± 10.0 400.0 ± 10.0 740.0 ± 10.0 500.0 ± 10.0 400.0 ± 10.0 740.0 ± 10.0
Coating diameter µm 400.0 ± 10.0 630.0 ± 10.0 540.0 ± 10.0 910.0 ± 10.0 630.0 ± 10.0 540.0 ± 10.0 910.0 ± 10.0
Core material / Pure quartz
Inner coating material / Low refringent coating
Outer coating material / Acrylic resin
Mechanical Properties
Tension screening kpsi 100

Customized Information

Opticlumos is committed to the design and process research and development of this series of optical fiber products, providing square, rectangular or polygonal core customization services for special customization of optical fiber size, numerical aperture and materials.

Advanced Capabilities & Industry Solutions

As a leading manufacturer of specialty optical fibers, our Square Core Fiber (SCF) solutions are engineered for high-end industrial and scientific applications. By leveraging large mode area fiber technology and state-of-the-art fluorine-doped quartz cladding, we ensure maximum efficiency in high power laser delivery and precise laser beam shaping. Whether integrated into advanced semiconductor laser coupling systems or utilized for industrial-grade laser cleaning, our customizable non-circular core fibers deliver unparalleled performance, high damage thresholds, and exceptional spot homogenization.

Square-Core Fiber Buyer Guide

Square-core fiber (SCF) is a large-core specialty fiber designed for efficient laser-energy transfer, beam homogenization and beam shaping. The square high-purity silica core helps produce a more uniform output profile for semiconductor-laser coupling, laser cleaning, imaging and spectroscopy systems.

How to Select an SCF Model

  • Choose the 0.12 or 0.22 numerical-aperture family to match the launch optics.
  • Select a 50, 100, 200 or 400 µm core edge length based on power, coupling and output-profile requirements.
  • Confirm outer-cladding and coating dimensions for mechanical integration.
  • Review attenuation at 1064 nm, bend conditions and connector or end-cap requirements.
  • For custom projects, define square, rectangular or polygonal core geometry.

Information to Include in Your RFQ

  • Laser wavelength, average and peak power
  • Required core geometry, edge length and numerical aperture
  • Launch optics, beam quality and target output profile
  • Fiber length, bend radius and environmental conditions
  • Termination, end treatment, quantity, documentation and destination

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a square core instead of a circular core?

A square core can improve beam homogenization and help create a more uniform output intensity distribution. The result still depends on launch conditions, fiber length, numerical aperture and the complete optical design.

How should numerical aperture be selected?

Match the fiber numerical aperture to the laser source and coupling optics. The listed SCF families provide nominal 0.12 and 0.22 NA options for different launch and collection requirements.

Can the core geometry be customized?

Square, rectangular or polygonal core geometries, dimensions, numerical aperture and material combinations can be reviewed for custom projects.

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