The need for ruggedized components capable of functioning in uncontrolled environments has increased as the reach of fiber optic technology has continued to push closer to homes and businesses. Unfortunately, standard Telcordia dictated operating temperature ranges are limited, resulting in the current generation of fiber optic components that cannot perform under extreme conditions. However, OptiWorks is enabling a new generation of fiber optic technology, deployable virtually anywhere, with the introduction of the X-Therm family of products.

OptiWorks’ X-Therm Grade line of thin film components are guaranteed to meet all performance parameters over the extended operating temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. OptiWorks’ X-Therm products are based on a combination of proven thin film filter technology and OptiWorks’ own proprietary X-Therm manufacturing process.

OptiWorks is a leader in the manufacture and development of fiber optic components based on proven thin film filter technology. By applying its proprietary X-Therm manufacturing process, OptiWorks has produced single- and multi-channel thin film modules that exhibit excellent performance over the extended operating temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. Comprehensive testing and customer feedback have proven that OptiWorks’ X-Therm grade thin film components meet the insertion loss, isolation, PDL, return loss, and directivity requirements of communication system manufacturers who require operational guarantees over an extreme temperature range.

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