Diamond SA

In order for fiber Bragg gratings to function properly and for the optical signals to be reliable, it is essential that the FBGs are equipped with the connector types that are appropriate for the respective situation. When selecting the correct connector type, the mechanical stress and optical requirements must be taken into account.

Diamond can fall back on its extensive knowledge in the field of FBG sensor assemblies as well as in the development and manufacturing of sensor packaging, thus offering a wide range of ideal solutions for your requirements.

Diamond offers a wide range of fiber connectors.

We assemble our components to create finished products and a wide range of cable assemblies. We are able to manufacture and prefabricate products using different optical fibers and ferrule technologies according to customer requirements. Diamond uses a unique two-component connector ferrule, comprising of a high-precision ceramic ferrule with a titanium insert. This unique ferrule, together with Diamond’s patented Active Core Alignment process, precisely aligns the fiber core to the axis of the ferrule to reduce Insertion Loss values to a minimum. This special process enables Diamond to ensure high-performance in all its products.

Diamond PS connector systems are designed for high power applications up to 16 W of optical power for single-mode (SM) fibers. Diamond PS connectors are based on contacted expanded beam technology, where a section of graded index fiber is spliced onto a collimating lens, which enlarges the beam diameter and reduces power density at the connector interface. A lower power density inhibits phenomena, such as “fiber fuse” and fiber optic surface damaging, mainly due to micrometric contaminants that become hot spots. PS connectors can be equipped with conductive switches that turn the high-power laser on/off by a remote control or interlock whenever the optical connector is disconnected.

At our headquarters in Switzerland Diamond, we manufacture on 13,500 m² our fiber optic assemblies on a wide variety of fiber and cable. Depending on customer requirements, we manufacture and pre-assemble our products with different fiber and ferrule technologies. We have over 40 years experience in the field of fiber optic technology and offer both standard and custom connectors.

Diamond offers a wide range of fiber-optic adapters. We assemble our components to create finished products and a wide range of cable assemblies. We are able to manufacture and prefabricate products using different optical fibers and ferrule technologies according to customer requirements. Diamond uses a unique two-component connector ferrule, comprising of a high-precision ceramic ferrule with a titanium insert. This unique ferrule, together with Diamond’s patented Active Core Alignment process, precisely aligns the fiber core to the axis of the ferrule to reduce Insertion Loss values to a minimum. This special process enables Diamond to ensure high-performance in all its products.

Diamond SA provides integrated solutions for distributed and punctual fiber optic sensors. Its ultra-low loss connectors enhance the sensitivity of the sensors and are suitable for the most severe operating environments. Diamond Active Core Alignment (ACA) technology maximizes the signal to noise ratio of the detected parameters, reducing drastically the interconnects power losses.

High stability and reliability are key features, mostly in harsh environments, where atmospheric agents or vibrations can affect the precision of the measurement. In space-avionics sensors applications, Diamond's “Mini AVIM®” is the only connector certified space-grade worldwide. Diamond optical sensors assemblies with Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), special fibers, mirror terminations or miniaturized components, cover a wide range of applications and are customized on your needs.

Diamond offers a portable connector and cable repair system. We have a complete range of solutions; this technology is the right choice for a variety of applications with various kinds of connectors, simplifying cabling and allowing a significant reduction of expensive material storage. The ZEUS Fusion Field termination kits provides fast, easy and high performance field terminations:

• splice-on connectors for both fiber and cable
• cable repair tools
• fiber-to-fiber splicing equipment available with additional tool kit

Also available from Diamond is an Alberino Patch Tool Set with all the necessary tools that allow you to choose and mount different connector bodies at the time of installation. In addition, our patented Alberino technology provides you with Diamond high quality standards, including low loss transmission values that you can find in all our products.

Diamond SA provides integrated solutions for distributed and punctual fiber optic sensors. Its ultra-low loss connectors enhance the sensitivity of the sensors and are suitable for the most severe operating environments. Diamond Active Core Alignment (ACA) technology maximizes the signal to noise ratio of the detected parameters, reducing drastically the interconnects power losses.

High stability and reliability are key features, mostly in harsh environments, where atmospheric agents or vibrations can affect the precision of the measurement. In space-avionics sensors applications, Diamond's “Mini AVIM®” is the only connector certified space-grade worldwide. Diamond optical sensors assemblies with Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), special fibers, mirror terminations or miniaturized components, cover a wide range of applications and are customized on your needs.

In Power over Fiber applications, optical connectors with low loss and high reliability with high optical power are needed. Diamond Power Solution (PS) family is perfect to fulfill both of these requirements. It allows a reliable connection with optical power up to 16 W and assures the typical Diamond top performances in terms of Insertion Loss (IL). This maximize the efficiency of the Power over Fiber application minimizing at the same time the connector failures.