Re: Source of optical fiber

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Original poster: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

At 10:50 AM 1/6/2006, you wrote:
> Original poster: Finn Hammer <f-h@xxxx>
>
> All,
>
> I am trying to find a source for the so called 
> industrial standard 1000µm optic fiber, Which is 
> a 1mm diametre PMMA fiber with an 2.2mmOD polyethylene jacket.
>
> This is the only place I have found, that sells a spool:
> http://www.moritexusa.com/products/product_category.php?plid=4&pcid=25
>
> Despite it`s being industry standard and all, I 
> find it hard to find a source, so I suppose I am approaching it the wrong way.


http://www.i-fiberoptics.com/  is a distributor 
for Mitsubishi Rayon Co, Ltd. (who make the stuff)
http://www.i-fiberoptics.com/fiber/IFOfiber.htm#opt

You might also try http://www.pofeska.com/

Digikey will sell you 25m or 100m (FB140-25-ND or 
FB140-100-ND) for $43 or $159 respectively.  They also have the duplex cables.

Cables Unlimited (http://www.cables-unlimited.inc.com/plastic_optical.html)


it would appear that Infineon makes connectors 
and photoelectronics for this stuff, so checking 
their website might be productive.



> Any pointers to a supplier is welcomed.
>
> Cheers, Finn Hammer
>
> PS. I have used toslink cable with the plugs cut 
> off, but need to make longer runs than available 
> as audio interconnects. (which I also assume to be too expensive.)