- Power laser delivery - Medical Probes - Disposable - Low cost solutions
SMA “PowerShot” Connector
Recent development has led to a complete redesign of the SMA connector to meet the cost objective of “disposable fiber”. Priority has been given to reducing manufacturing cost of the connector. But the real challenge was to reduce the cost of assembly on the fiber. For many years we have assembled thousands of connectors with the “crimp and cleave” technology. From this experience we have developed a solution for this new connector. The result is a global concept we are offering under the name “PowerShot” : - a disposable SMA Power connector (“PowerShot”) - Silica / Silica fibers in 365µm, 400µm, 550 and 600µm diameter - Ultra fast “crimp and cleave” assembly technology (<1mn) - Very simple assembly tool with no consumable product and more than 10000 cleave without service needed.
APPLICATIONS
Medical applications using fiber optic delivery system are constantly increasing. Dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, dentistry, aesthetic, etc…laser beam delivery, light transport, power, fluorescence…problems to be solved vary considerably but with a constant request: avoid contamination. Concerning biocompatibility, silica fibers HCS,HCG/HCL and TCG/TCL are non-toxic and fully approved USP class VI. Concerning sterilisation, these fibers as well as the other materials used in our assemblies can be sterilized by certified organizations. However to really avoid contamination risk, disposable fiber optic delivery system is the ultimate solution. In this case, low cost is an essential factor.
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