Life science OEMs, along with manufacturers of industrial laser equipment that rely on fiber optics risk, light reflecting off the interface, interfering with transmission. Fiberguide Motheye Anti-Reflective Technology employs a proprietary process using nano-structures smaller than light wavelengths to create an anti-reflective effect.

Anti-reflective coatings have low damage thresholds, resulting in improved but still less-than-desirable transmission performance. Fiberguide Motheye Anti-Reflective Technology provides a high damage threshold, allowing for increased energy input and improved durability.

Transmission performance data
The graph below shows the performance of AFS400 round core fiber with no AR coating versus AFS400 round core fiber with RARe Motheye

Nano-structure depth and width determines AR wavelength limits
Depth results in longer wavelength limit
Width results in short wavelength limit

Licensed proprietary method for optical fibers and end-cap assemblies
Ensures effective anti-reflective properties

Uses an anti-reflective (AR) structure Modeled after a moth’s eyes, which have low reflectivity to keep the moth hidden from predators
Reduces reflectance and increases transmission