Buying Multimode Fibers

Multimode fibers are optical fibers that support multiple guided modes. They are used in applications such as high-power pump light transport from laser diodes to solid-state lasers and in optical fiber communications, offering higher data capacity over short distances.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
RP Photonics helps to not only to find all relevant suppliers, but also to make good purchase decisions:
Learning Resources

With its comprehensive resources, RP Photonics helps you to well prepare purchase decisions:
- Encyclopedia article: multimode fibers
- Related articles: single-mode fibers, double-clad fibers, triple-clad fibers, large-core fibers, V number, modes
- Tutorial: "Passive Fiber Optics"
- Case study: "Mode Structure of Multimode Fibers"
- Spotlight article: "Launching Light Into Step-Index Multimode Fibers"
- Spotlight article: "Beam Quality Limit for Multimode Fibers"
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying multimode fibers: core diameter, numerical aperture, wavelength range, intermodal dispersion, bend sensitivity, coating properties, integration with systems.
For responsible purchase decisions, we recommend applying good practices.
Find Suppliers for Multimode Fibers
37 suppliers for multimode fibers (MMF) are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 5 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() 34, Rue de la Croix de Fer 78100 Saint Germain-en-Laye France | ![]() Exail (formerly iXblue) offers a wide range of multimode specialty optical fibers, either for lasers and amplifiers or for sensing applications. Hundreds of fiber designs are available from stock on our dedicated e-store. Custom versions are also available. More specifically, multimode would consist of step index or graded index fibers with control of temporal dispersion. Most of the references are also available in radiation resistant versions, either for nuclear environment or for space missions. |
![]() Innovation in every fiber Fibercore LimitedUniversity Parkway Chilworth Science Park Southampton SO16 7QQ United Kingdom | ![]() Fibercore's multimode (MM) fibers are available in graded index (GRIN) variants with 50 μm and 62.5 μm germanium doped cores, along with bend insensitive options. In addition to these germanium doped cores, Fibercore offers pure silica core GRIN fibers specifically designed for long term use in downhole hydrogen environments as experienced in the oil & gas industry, and applications where resistance to radiation effects is required. |
![]() The Future Depends on Optics Edmund Optics101 East Gloucester Pike Barrington, NJ 08007 United States | ![]() Edmund Optics offers a variety of fiber optics, including jacketed and unjacketed optical grade or communications grade optical fibers. Optical grade optical fiber is ideal for general industrial lighting or short distance data transmission. It is designed for optimal visible light transmission for digital or analog links. Jacketed fiber has increased durability while decreasing stray light. Edmund Optics also offers optical fiber components, including patchcords, collimators, faceplates and image conduits, fiber connectors, and the tools needed for cutting or stripping fibers. |
![]() (a spin-off from OptoKnowledge Systems, Inc.) 19805 Hamilton Ave. Torrance CA 90502–1341 United States | ![]() Guiding Photonics produces low-loss multi-mode fibers with a range of internal diameters that are ideally suited for mid-IR and/or high-power laser beams. In addition to mid-IR, various option are available for UV through far-IR wavelengths. |
![]() Leader in fluoride glass and optical fiber technology Le Verre FluoréRue Gabriel Voisin Campus de Ker Lann 35170 Bruz, Brittany France | ![]() LVF offers a large range of fluoride multimode optical fibers, for mid infrared applications:
LVF fluoride multimode fibers are the most transparent fibers on the market in the mid-infrared 2–5 µm band. |
Other Suppliers | |
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AC Photonics United States | |
Advanced Fiber Resources Ltd. China | |
Berkshire Photonics United States | |
CASIX Inc. China | |
CeramOptec GmbH Germany | |
CorActive High-Tech Inc. Canada | |
Corning Inc. United States | |
CYBEL, LLC United States | |
ELUXI Ltd. United Kingdom | |
Fiberware Germany | |
Fujikura Japan | |
Furukawa Electric Japan | |
GEHT International Ltd Hong Kong | |
IL Photonics Israel | |
IRflex Corporation United States | |
j-fiber GmbH Germany | |
Kingfisher International Australia | |
Laser Components GmbH Germany | |
Laserglow Technologies Canada M6C 1C | |
molex LLC United States | |
OBS FIBER France | |
Oelabs Inc. China | |
OFS Global Headquarters United States | |
OptiConcepts Inc. United States | |
Opto-Knowledge Systems Inc. United States | |
PacketLight Networks, Ltd. Israel | |
Polymicro Technologies United States | |
Prysmian Group Italy | |
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden Sweden | |
Shanghai Tarluz Telecom Tech. Co., Tld. China | |
Sintec Optronics Pte Ltd (HQ) Singapore | |
Yangtze Optical Electronics Co., Ltd China |