Applications lab and fiber optic measurement services

Applications laboratory

Acreo has extensive resources and equipment in fiber optics, in particular, we have a well equipped laboratory for research and development of fiber sensors, components and industrial solutions.

Measurement services, examples

Acreo has istrumentation for characterization of optical fibers, optical fiber preforms, fiber components and systems. Some resources are listed below.

Equipment	Measurement	Manufacturer/model
Scanning Electron Microscope, SEM	Topography analysis	Hitachi / SEM S-3500N, low vacuum
Energy Dispersive Spectrum System, EDS	Composition analysis	Oxford Instruments
Preform Analyzer	Refractive index profile of preforms	GN Nettest / PK 2600
Optical Fiber Analyzer	Spectral attenuation. Cut-off wavelength. Modefield diameter.	GN Nettest / PK 2500
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, OTDR	Light transmission in the fiber.	GN Nettest / PK 6500
Fourier Transfor Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR	Material analysis. Fictive temperature.	Bruker / FT-IR Equinox 55 with Hyperion microscope
Chromatic Dispersion	Chromatic dispersion	GN Nettest / PK 2800
Optical Fiber Refractive Index Analyzer	Refractive index profile of fiber	EXFO / NR-9200
Fiber proof test systems	Bend and tension testing
Polarimeter	Polarization state, PMD, PDL analysis	Profile / PAT 9000B
Optical Spectrum Analyzers