Furukawa Electric and Lightera Introduces the FITEL S185EVROF: A New Standard in Precision Fiber Splicing at OFC 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Furukawa Electric and Lightera proudly introduce the FITEL S185EVROF, an industry-first fusion splicer that seamlessly integrates Ring of Fire^® (ROF) and End View (EDV) technologies into a single, compact device. Engineered for the evolving demands of hollow-core fiber (HCF) and multi-core fiber (MCF) splicing, this advanced solution delivers unmatched precision, low-loss performance, and enhanced user control.

The End View System (EDV) transforms fiber splicing by providing detailed cross-sectional imaging, enabling operators to analyze intricate fiber structures before splicing. This feature is essential for delicate fiber types such as MCF and HCF, where even minor irregularities can affect performance.

At the core of the FITEL S185EVROF is the proven three-electrode arc discharge system, renowned for achieving low-loss splicing on MCF. Now enhanced with Composite Image Technology, the system overlays end-view fiber images to ensure precise alignment. Additionally, the STA2D (Sequential Triangular Asymmetric Arc Discharging) system provides uniform, controlled heating, preserving the delicate internal microstructure of hollow-core fibers while preventing heat-induced damage.

Key Features of the FITEL S185EVROF:

• Compact, portable design, optimized for MCF and HCF splicing
• STA2D technology, fine-tuned for hollow-core and small-cladding fibers
• Composite Image Technology, merging end-view fiber images for unmatched alignment accuracy
• Highly accurate rotational alignment (0.1-degree precision)
• Side view mode for traditional fiber splicing
• Dual Mirror System, providing simultaneous views of both fiber ends
• Three-electrode Ring of Fire arc discharge, ensuring uniform heating

By integrating these advanced technologies, the FITEL S185EVROF sets a new benchmark for precision, reliability, and efficiency, making it the premier solution for next-generation optical networks.

Join Furukawa Electric at OFC 2025, Booth 2843, from April 1–3 for a live demonstration of the FITEL S185EVROF and discover its revolutionary capabilities firsthand.

Furukawa Electric Group's Efforts Towards the SDGs

Based on the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" adopted by the United Nations, Furukawa Electric Group has formulated the "Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030" which sets the year 2030 as its target and is advancing efforts to build a sustainable world and make people's life safe, peaceful and rewarding, by creating solutions for the new generation of global infrastructure combining information, energy and mobility." Toward the achievement of our Vision 2030, we will take open, agile, and innovative approaches to promote ESG management that aims to increase corporate value over the medium to long term and will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

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About Lightera

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.

Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.

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