OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES OF ESKA™ PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBER

As result of extensive, long-term research and development by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (formerly Mitsubishi Rayon Co.), ESKA™ Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) provides considerable attributes over copper and glass optical fiber media. To meet the variety of applications, Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) products are available in a wide range of fiber and cable formats for systems and devices.

  • Wet Environment Safety
  • Tight Bend Radius
  • Lightning Immunity
  • Excellent Flexibility
  • EMI/RFI Immunity
  • Active Wall Outlet Linkage
  • More Adaptable Than Glass Fiber
  • Directly Replaces Copper Media
  • Lightweight, Small Space Use
  • Point-to-Point Connections
  • Cost-Effective Installation
  • Sensing and Detection
  • Optimal Visible Transmission Range
  • 1GB Bandwidth Capability
  • Ethernet Switching
  • Temperature Range from -55C to 105C

A WORLD OF ESKA™ PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBER APPLICATIONS

Many of these products/applications include: portable medical devices, catheters and disposables, light pipes, light guides; sensing, image transfer, robotics/automation; digital network communications, data transfer/collection and point-to-point connections. A rundown of the many ESKA™ Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) applications and uses includes:

  • Factory Automation
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Automotive/Truck
  • Machine Controls
  • Avionic Robotics
  • Signage
  • PC Board Components
  • Home Entertainment Networks
  • Disposable Medical Devices
  • Critical Site Lighting
  • Card-to-Card Data Control
  • Data Links
  • Office Networks
  • System Backbones

To reach your product goals economically and effectively, our Mitsubishi specialists stand ready to aid you in your implementation of Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) technology.