Our specialisations at a glance

  • Polymer optical fibres and glass fibres
  • Fibre optic data transmission
  • Polymer waveguide structures
  • Optical sensors and measuring technology
  • Characterisation of fibres, optical materials, and components (RX/TX)
  • Lighting and optical simulation
  • Consultancy and development services

To discuss your needs in depth, please contact us at

POF-AC
TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Tel: +49 911 5880 1070
Email: pofacatpofac.th-nuernbergPunktde

OPTICS:

  • Optical design of mechanical/chemical fibre modifications
  • Coupling fibre to optoelectronics
  • Sensor element design through optical simulation
  •  Material selection with regard to compatibility and optical parameters

ELECTRONICS:

  • Sender and receiver optimisation for sensor applications
  • Development of control and evaluation electronics
  • Integrated data evaluation (µControllers)

CHARACTERISATION:

  • Transmission measurement
  • Spectral measurement (chromaticity shift)
  • Optical and electrical measurement in time and frequency domains
  • Spatially resolved measurements (OTDR, OFDR)
  • Scattering behaviour in transmission and reflection
  •  Degradation testing
  • Simulation and design of transmitter and receiver components, prototypes for data transmission
  • Characterisation of opto-electronic components (laser diodes, LEDs, photo diodes, etc.)
  • P-I-V curves, spectrums, modulation bandwith
  • Measurement of frequency responses of system components up to 20 GHz
  • Design and characterisation of data transmission systems
  • Generation and analysis of electrical signals using an arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) with a sampling rate of up to 10 GSa/s and a real-time oscilloscope with a bandwidth of up to 16 GHz
  • Measurement of bit error probability in systems with NRZ/RZ modulation up to 13.5 Gbit/s

Design and evaluation of imaging and non-imaging optical systems using ray tracing programs in all areas of lighting technology, sensor technology, and data transmission.
Simulation-based optimisation and observation of tolerance help in the development of new systems and improving existing systems.

The simulations can be supported by measuring the optical properties of light sources, scattering behaviour of surfaces, or material properties.

Sollektor - collect sunlight and transport it into the building interior without heat transfer.

In “sunny” countries, but also in Germany, despite an oversupply of light (outside) during the day, artificial light is used inside - often associated with high energy use and poor efficiency, because too much heat would permeate through windows.

ADVANTAGES:

  • Direct use of daylight - saving energy costs
  • “Cool”, natural light (without heat radiation)
  • Positive effect on human comfort AND productivity
  • Non-visible rays can be used for other types of energy recovery

The POF-AC offers various possibilities for measuring properties of optical polymer fibres, light guidance structures, optical materials, and electro-optical components.

Examples of measurement options

  • Transmission and elongation of polymer fibres as a function of tensile force
  • Spectral attenuation of fibres in accordance with VDE/VDI 5570-3
  • Determination of characteristics of lateral light guides in accordance with DIN 58141-11
  • Climate tests
  • Determination of the far and near fields of fibres
  • Goniometer measurements
  • Signal generation for receiver load tests and for generating complex signals with controllable signal interference
  • Bit error analysis in data transmission systems
  • and much more