Projects in Fiber Optics

Ten hands-on projects illustrate fiber techniques and applications
Informative applications handbook
Modular approach
For engineers, educators, students
All equipment included
Now includes 1918-R Power Meter, & 918D Series Detector(s)

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Newport's updated Projects in Fiber Optics is a self-paced but comprehensive technical course composed of ten application modules. Developed by Newport’s technical staff working with professional educators, it provides hands-on experience in various fiber optic topics such as optical fiber communication and sensing. Its flexible, modular approach makes it ideal both as an elective course for students and as an independent study program for skilled technicians and engineers.
Newport’s informative Fiber Optics Project Workbook (FKP-TEXT-A) includes a tutorial introduction to fiber optics principles and thorough descriptions of each project. You will find comprehensive, clearly written discussions of fundamental fiber properties and applications. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, illustrated discussions of background and theory, and references for further study.
All the essential equipment is provided: lasers, positioners, fibers and tools. The kit provides a good foundation for a modern fiber optics laboratory. The projects are also available in application-specific subsets: The Introductory Kit (FKP-INT), Communications Kit (FKP-COM), or the standard, Full Kit (FKP-STD). These kits now come standard with Newport's 1918-R Power Meter, and 918D series detectors. Choose the -NN versions if you already have the required power meters and detectors for the projects. An optical breadboard is sold separately.
Also available is a more advanced single mode fiber optics project kit (see Single-Mode Fiber Optics Education/Training Kit).

Project	Name	Features
1	Handling Fibers; Numerical Aperture	Learn to prepare fiber ends for use. Observe the geometry of fibers to understand the concept of numerical aperture, and measure it.
2	Fiber Attenuation	Measure the attenuation per unit length of a multimode communications-grade fiber using the “cutback” method.
3	Single-Mode Fibers I	Study the modal properties of fibers and the unique characteristics of single-mode fibers. Couple laser light into a single-mode fiber and measure the far-field power distribution.
4	Single-Mode Fibers II	Continue to explore single and few-mode fibers which have a small V-number. Measure the beat length of a polarization-preserving fiber.
5	Coupling Fibers to Semiconductor Sources	Learn to couple semiconductor sources (ILDs and LEDs) to optical fibers; measure the electrical and optical characteristics of these sources and learn their differences.
6	Connectors and Splices	Examine the problem of connecting fibers to fibers, including mateable-demateable connectors and permanent splices. Explore the effects of misalignments on the coupling.
7	Components for Fiber Communications	Learn about components used to build fiber data distribution systems; focusing on the fused bidirectional coupler and the wavelength division multiplexer. Understand the importance of fiber parameters such as loss, splitting ratio, directivity, and crosstalk.
8	Fiber Optic Communications Link	Construct a fiber optic communications link: learn how to take two analog inputs, wavelength division multiplex them onto a single fiber, and demultiplex them.
9	Multimode Intensity Sensors	Measure several physical parameters using fiber optic sensors which exploit the optical properties of multimode fibers.
10	Single-Mode Interferometric Sensors	Construct a single-mode interferometric sensor to measure changes in temperature and pressure. Study the sensitivity and resolution of these devices.

FKP-STD Kit Contents

Quantity Included in Kit	Model (Metric)	Description
1	FKP-TEXT-A	Projects in Fiber Optics Manual
2	505B	Laser Diode Driver, 200/500 mA, 7 VDC Compliance, USB
1	05657-00	Epoxy, FKP-STD
1	B-1A	Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 0.68 in.
1	CA-2	Adjustable-Angle Post Clamp, for 0.5 in. posts
1	F-916	Coupler, fiber, w/o lens
2	F-925	GRIN Lens Fiber Coupler, Bare Fibers
1	F-CC-140	F-MLD Connector Halves, Qty 10, FKP-STD
1	F-CL1	Fiber Cleaver, Wide Carbide Blade
1	F-IRC1	IR Sensor Card, 750-1350nm, 2 in. Square Sensor
1	F-SK-SA	Fiber Optic Splice, 0.3 dB Insertion Loss, 55 dB Return Loss, Qty 12
1	F-MLD-500	Fiber, 100/140 MM, 500 m
50 M	F-MLD	Graded Multimode Fiber, 850/1300nm, 0.290 NA, 100µm Core, 140µm Cladding
10 M	F-SPV	Bow-tie Polarization Maintaining Fiber, 633nm, 0.14-0.18 NA, 3.2µm MFD
20 M	F-SMF-28	Singlemode Fiber, 1310/1550nm, 0.13 NA, 9.3µm MFD, 125µm Cladding
20 M	F-SV	Singlemode Fiber, 633nm, 0.10-0.14 NA, 4.3µm MFD, 125µm Cladding
1	F-TK1L	Lapping Sheets, 160 count
1	F-IMF-105	Index-Matching Fluid, 1.52 @ 589nm Refractive Index, 100 cps Viscosity
1	F-STR-175	Fiber Coating Stripper, 125–175µm Cladding, Mustard
1	F-TK1P	Polishing Fixture, FKP-STD Projects in Fiber Optics Kit.
1	FPH-J	Fiber Chuck, Teflon Lined, 250 micron Fiber and Smaller
1	FK-BLX (M-FK-BLX)	L-Allen Wrench Set, Includes 12 Wrenches, Ball Tip Long End
2	FP3-FH1	Bare Fiber Holder for Photodiode Detector
1	F-MA-SM-SM	Fiber Optic Mating Adapter, Mult-Mode, SMA Female to SMA Female
1	F-CPL-M22855	Multimode Coupler, 2 x 2, 50/50, 850nm Operating Wavelength
1	FK-18281-30B	Laser Diode
1	13132-03	Laser Cable Assembly (diode not included)

Quantity Included in Kit	Model (Metric)	Description
1	F-CPL-S22635	Single Wavelength Coupler, 2 x 2, 50/50, 633nm Operating Wavelength
1	FK-GR25F	GRIN Lens with Filter, Qty 2, FKP-STD
1	FK-GR25P	GRIN Lens without Filter, Qty 2, FKP-STD
2	LGI830-6	Gradient Index Micro Lens, Plano-Plano, 1.8 Dia, 5.49mm, 0.46 NA, 830nm, 0.29 Pitch
4	FK-GT	Glass Transducer, FKP-STD
1	FK-LED	Light Emitting Diode Assembly, FKP-STD
1	FK-LS	Liquid Level Sensor Assembly, FKP-STD
2	FK-MUX (M-FK-MUX)	Base Assembly, Multiplexer, FKP-STD
1	FK-POL	Polarizer Sheet, FKP-STD
1	FK-PS	Base Assy, pressure sensor
1	FM-1	Fiber Mode Scrambler, Knob Control, Graduated Scale
4	FP-1A	Fiber Optic Positioner, XYZ, Bare Fiber, For FPH-S, FPH-J or FPH-DJ, 25.4mm Axis
6	FPH-S	Fiber Holder, 80–200 micron Fiber
1	IMIC-1	Inspection Microscope
1	M-20X	Microscope Objective Lens, 20x, 0.40 NA, 9.0 mm Focal Length, 6.0 mm Clear
1	M-40X	Microscope Objective Lens, 40x, 0.65 NA, 4.5 mm Focal Length, 5.0 mm Clear
1	MH-2PM	Fixed Position Microscope Objective Mount, 0.800-36 RMS Thread
1	P100-P (M-P100-P)	Platform Optical Mount, 1.0 in. Diameter, ±6° Knob Adjustment, 8-32 Thread (M4 thread)
3	C-0.3	Miniature Post Collar, For Post Dia. 0.313 in.
1	MPH-1 (M-MPH-1)	Mini Optical Post Holder, 1.0 in. Height, 0.31 in. Diameter Post, 1/4-20 Thread (M6 thread)
1	MPH-2 (M-MPH-2)	Mini Optical Post Holder, 2.0 in. Height, 0.31 in. Diameter Post, 1/4-20 Thread (M6 thread)

Quantity Included in Kit	Model (Metric)	Description
1	MSP-1 (M-MSP-1)	Miniature SS Optical Post, 0.313 in. Diameter, 1.0 in. Height, 8-32 Tapped Holes (M4 Tapped Holes)
1	MSP-2 (M-MSP-2)	Miniature SS Optical Post, 0.313 in. Diameter, 2.0 in. Height, 8-32 Tapped Holes (M4 Tapped Holes)
1	RSP-1T	Rotation Stage, 1 inch Aperture, Continuous 360° Rotation, Coarse & Fine Adj. (Ships with RSA-1TI pre installed)
1	RSP-2T	Rotation Stage, 2 inch Aperture, Continuous 360° Rotation, Coarse & Fine Adj. (Ships with RSA-2TI pre installed).
1	SK-08A (M-SK-M4A)	Black Oxide Screw Kit, 8-32, Assortment, Qty 249 (Metric M4 Assortment)
1	SK-25A (M-SK-M6A)	Black Oxide Screw Kit, 1/4-20, Assortment, Qty 261 (Metric M6 Assortment)
10	SPV-2 (M-SPV-2)	0.5 in. Molded Composite Optical Post, 2.0 in. Height, 8/32 & 1/4-20 (M4 and M6 Tapped Holes)
2	SPV-3 (M-SPV-3)	0.5 in. Molded Composite Optical Post, 3.0 in. Height, 8/32 & 1/4-20 (M4 and M6 Tapped Holes)
1	TA-8Q20-10 (TA-M4M6-10)	Thread Adaptor, 8-32 Male to 1/4-20 Male, pack of 10 (Adapter Thread M6 to M4)
6	SM-13	Vernier Micrometer, 13 mm Travel, 9 lb Load Capacity, 50.8 TPI
1	R-30025	Red HeNe Laser, 633 nm, 1.5 mW, 500:1 Polarization
2	VPH-3 (M-VPH-3)	No Slip Optical Post Holder, 3 in. Height, 0.5 in. Diameter Post, 1/4-20 Thread (M6 Thread)
10	VPH-2 (M-VPH-2)	No Slip Optical Post Holder, 2 in. Height, 0.5 in. Diameter Post, 1/4-20 Thread (M6 Thread)
1	05BC17MB.1	Broadband Non-Polarizing Beamsplitter Cube, 12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 mm, 400-700 nm
1	1918-R	Optical Power Meter/Energy Meter, High-Performance Hand-Held, RoHS
2	918D-SL-OD3	Silicon Photodetector, 400–1100 nm, OD3 Attenuator, DB15
2	360-90 (M-360-90)	Angle Bracket, 90°
1	340-RC (M-340-RC)	Rod Clamp, For 1.5 in. Diameter Models 40, 41 & 45, 1/4-20 (38.1 mm Diameter Models M-40, M-41 & 45, M6)
1	41 (M-41)	7 in. Optical Support Rod, 1.5 in. Diameter, 1/4-20 Thread (M6 Thread)
6	423 (M-423)	High-Performance Low-Profile Ball Bearing Linear Stage, 1.0 inch Travel, 1/4-20 (M6 Thread)
1	777-1	Fiber Bundle, Bifurcated, FKP-STD Projects in Fiber Optics Kit
1	ULM-TILT	Cylindrical Laser Mount, 1.0-1.75 in. Diameter, High-Resolution AJS Adjusters
2	818-FA2	Bare Fiber Holder Mount for Photodiode Detector
1	FK-STRAP	Grounding Wriststrap
2	FK-BTP	BNC to Phono Adapter
2	FK-PTS	Phono to Mini Stereo Adapter
2	FK-PTB	Phono Adapter to BNC
2	FK-STP	Mini Stereo to Phono Adapter
1	13408-01	Storage Case 1, FKP-STD
1	13408-02	Storage Case 2, FKP-STD
1	RSA-1TI	Solid Insert for RSP-1T Rotation Stage (Ships preinstalled in the RSP-1T)
1	RSA-2TI	Solid Insert for RSP-2T Rotation Stage (Ships pre installed in the RSP-2T)

Model	Description	avail raw	Availability	price raw	Price	Qty. MULTI ADD
05657-00	Epoxy, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	5	$5.05	ADD
13408-01	Storage Case 1, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	453	$453.49	ADD
13408-02	Storage Case 2, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	453	$453.49	ADD
505B	Laser Diode Driver, 200/500 mA, 7 VDC Compliance, USB	0	In Stock	1590	$1,590.00	ADD
777-1	Fiber Bundle, Bifurcated, FKP-STD Projects in Fiber Optics Kit	0	In Stock	249	$249.00	ADD
B-1A	Stainless Steel Slotted Base, Translation Range 0.68 in.	0	In Stock	7	$7.99 $8.50	ADD
F-916	Single-Mode Fiber Coupler, For Bare Polarization Preserving Fibers	0	In Stock	1035	$1,035.99	ADD
F-BK3	Manual Fiber Cleaver, 0.5 Degree, 250-900µm coating, 125µm Clad, 6-10mm Cleave	6	6 Weeks	1890	$1,890.00	ADD
F-CC-140	F-MLD Connector Halves, Qty 10, FKP-STD	2	2 Weeks	186	$186.85	ADD
F-MLD-500	Fiber, 100/140 MM, 500 m	3	3 Weeks	789	$789.82	ADD
F-TK1L	Lapping Sheets, 160 count	0	In Stock	82	$82.82	ADD
F-TK1P	Polishing Fixture, FKP-STD Projects in Fiber Optics Kit.	0	In Stock	209	$209.00	ADD
FK-BTP	BNC to Phono Adapter	0	In Stock	10	$10.10	ADD
FK-GR25F	GRIN Lens with Filter, Qty 2, FKP-STD	9	9 Weeks	399	$399.00	ADD
FK-GR25P	GRIN Lens without Filter, Qty 2, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	124	$124.00	ADD
FK-GT	Glass Transducer, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	62	$62.00	ADD
FK-LED	Light Emitting Diode Assembly, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	259	$259.00	ADD
FK-LS	Liquid Level Sensor Assembly, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	160	$160.59	ADD
FK-MUX	Base Assembly, Multiplexer, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	29	$29.29	ADD
FK-POL	Polarizer Sheet, FKP-STD	0	In Stock	29	$29.29	ADD
FK-PS	Base Assy, pressure sensor	3	3 Weeks	349	$349.46	ADD
FK-PTB	Phono Adapter to BNC	0	In Stock	10	$10.10	ADD
FK-PTS	Phono to Mini Stereo Adapter	0	In Stock	10	$10.10	ADD
FK-STP	Mini Stereo to Phono Adapter	0	In Stock	10	$10.10	ADD
FKP-COM	Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 5 , 8 & Part of 7, 1918-R & 918-D Inc.	9	9 Weeks	15049	$15,049.00	ADD
FKP-COM-NN	Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 5, 8 & Part of 7	9	9 Weeks	13635	$13,635.00	ADD
FKP-INT	Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 1 & 3, 1918-R & 918-D Inc.	9	9 Weeks	9595	$9,595.00	ADD
FKP-INT-NN	Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 1 & 3	9	9 Weeks	8900	$8,900.00	ADD
FKP-STD	Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 1-10, Inc. 1918-R & 2 918-D	9	9 Weeks	21109	$21,109.00	ADD
FKP-STD-NN	Complete Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 1-10	9	9 Weeks	18079	$18,079.00	ADD
FKP-TEXT-A	Projects in Fiber Optics Manual	0	In Stock	130	$130.29	ADD
FP-1A	Fiber Optic Positioner, XYZ, Bare Fiber, For FPH-S, FPH-J or FPH-DJ, 25.4mm Axis	0	In Stock	239	$239.99	ADD
FPH-J	Fiber Chuck, Teflon Lined, 250 micron Fiber and Smaller	0	In Stock	78	$78.99	ADD
FPH-S	Fiber Holder, 80–200 micron Fiber	0	In Stock	60	$60.99	ADD
IMIC-1	Inspection Microscope	0	In Stock	1045	$1,045.00	ADD
M-FKP-COM	Projects in Fiber Optics Edu. Kit, 5,8& Part of 7, 1918-R & 2 918-D Inc, Metric	9	9 Weeks	15049	$15,049.00	ADD
M-FKP-COM-NN	Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 5, 8 & Part of 7, Metric	9	9 Weeks	13635	$13,635.00	ADD
M-FKP-INT	Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, #1 & #3, Inc. 1918-R PM & 918D,Metric	9	9 Weeks	9595	$9,595.00	ADD
M-FKP-INT-NN	Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 1 & 3, Metric	9	9 Weeks	8900	$8,900.00	ADD
M-FKP-STD	Projects in Fiber Optics Edu. Kit, Projects 1-10, Inc. 1918-R & 2 918-D, Metric	9	9 Weeks	21109	$21,109.00	ADD
M-FKP-STD-NN	Complete Projects in Fiber Optics Educational Kit, Projects 1-10, Metric	9	9 Weeks	18079	$18,079.00	ADD
SG-22-2	SG Series Breadboard, 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 2.4 in., 1/4-20 Holes	3	3 Weeks	921	$921.00	ADD