Rotational coupling to spool and unspool high power fiber optic cable

Conventional fiber optic slip rings operate at low powers on the order of magnitude of a single watt.

The Optical Slip Ring (OSR) extends the standard industry capabilities to high power to allow for spool-deployment of the fiber optic cable.

Additional technical requirements include high efficiency (less than 3 percent loss) and thermally-compensated optics that maintain alignment throughout the operating range of laser powers.

To enable integration and operation in a field environment, the OSR is designed for mounting in spool hubs and all-weather conditions including temperature, humidity, and shock