Q&A ROUNDUP

NOVA Optical Polishing System

Jan. 3, 2020, 4:23 p.m.
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What is the maximum number of SC connectors that can be polished with NOVA?
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NOVA can polish 8 SC/UPC or SC/APC connectors.
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March 23, 2020, 6:37 p.m.
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If I have an 8 position polishing jig, can I polish less than 8 connectors?
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Yes, any number of connectors can be polished.
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April 2, 2020, 2:49 p.m.
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Is it possible to have different inserts for different connectors on the same 8-position NOVA?
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Yes, an individual workholder fixture can be configured with various connector types and polishing positions.
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June 29, 2022, 9:41 p.m.
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PM fiber alignment: how well in angle can you set the stress axis? Another way, when I couple two fibers together what the cross coupling will be. Thanks
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Using our SV10 Surface Inspection Videoscope combined with our measurement software, PM stress member alignment repeatability is about +/-1 degree.
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Aug. 6, 2026, 2:24 p.m.
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Hello, We already own a NOVA Bare Fiber Polishing system with NOVA Workholder for PICs/Waveguides. Is it possible to purchase a single fiber holder separately (image attached)? Thank you, Michael
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Yes. Two options are available. A bare fiber Adapter Mount can convert your waveguide workholder into a bare fiber workholder. Or, you can purchase a dedicate bare fiber workholder that is swappable with the waveguide PIC fixture.
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