Arden Launches FGC Array: A Breakthrough in Fiber Array Unit (FAU) Measurement
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01 April 2025
Arden Launches FGC Array: A Breakthrough in Fiber Array Unit (FAU) Measurement
Solihull, United Kingdom – Arden is proud to announce the official launch of the FGC Array Fiber Geometry System, setting a new benchmark in the precise measurement of fiber array units (FAUs). The FGC Array delivers unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in characterising FAUs, supporting a wide range of applications in telecommunications, data centres, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to ensure precise characterisation and validation of FAUs.
Designed for R&D, laboratory, and production environments, the FGC Array delivers rapid, reliable, and user-independent results. It accurately measures key fiber parameters of FAUs, including core position, core spacing, core diameter, and PM stress rod angle, ensuring the highest level of quality control and performance optimisation.
Key Features of the FGC Array:
- High-Precision Measurements – Achieves 0.25 μm accuracy and 0.1 μm repeatability for consistent, reliable results.
- Advanced Optical System – Equipped with an infinity-corrected objective and high-resolution CMOS camera for superior image clarity and distortion correction.
- Core Illumination Technology – Uses 630 nm red light for uniform illumination, enhancing accuracy across various fiber types, including MTP, and FC/APC connectors.
- Fully Automated Translation Stage – Ensures precise alignment and measurement across FAUs up to 22 mm wide.
- Versatile Fiber Handling – Adjustable holder supports FAUs from 2 mm to 22 mm with a tiltable 32 mm mount.
- Production-Ready Software – Simplifies workflows with automated analysis tools, ensuring repeatable, user-independent results.
“Arden’s FGC Array represents a major step forward in FAU measurement technology,” said David Robinson, Founder and CEO at Arden. “With its cutting-edge optical system, automation, and precision engineering, it delivers unmatched accuracy and efficiency for our customers in research, manufacturing, telecommunications, data centres, and the photonic integrated circuits (PICs) industry. We believe the FGC Array will enable these industries to validate their FAUs with greater confidence, contributing to a brighter technological future.”
For more information, visit www.ardenphotonics.com or email us at enquiries@ardenphotonics.com.
About Arden Photonics
Arden Photonics is a leading manufacturer of optical fiber measurement solutions. We partner with optical fiber manufacturers to help them develop and produce superior fibers, from standard to specialty fibers, for a brighter tomorrow. Our products include refractive index profilers, modal content analysers, interferometers, fiber geometry measurement systems, fiber rotational aligners, encircled flux meters, and mode controllers. If you have any measurement requirements for your fibers, our team of enthusiastic optical fiber measurement specialists is here to help.
Arden Photonics Ltd
Royston House, 267 Cranmore Boulevard,
Shirley, Solihull, B90 4QT, UK
+44 (0) 121 733 7721
enquiries@ardenphotonics.com
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