“Tsunagu”Technology New Product News
11
Introduction to Fiber Laser Customer Lab
Power
and
Telecom
2014 No. 400
Fujikura newly built a fiber laser customer lab in Sakura Plant and put it into operation in March, 2014. We have many
customers interested in firsthand experience of fiber lasers. They ask questions such as "What kind of workpiece is
possible with a fiber laser?" and "Can a fiber laser cut and weld this material?" We thus prepared a suitable environment
for various processing experiments and perform demonstrations whenever needed. That helps respond to customer
requests and deepen the customer's understanding of our high performance, high-quality fiber lasers. We will also deal
with various customer needs by offering a broad product lineup of fiber lasers. The products range from a pulsed fiber
laser suitable for micromachining to a high-power kW-class fiber laser suitable for sheet-metal working.
Appearance of Customer Lab
Electronics
High-flexibility USB 3.0 Cable Assembly
Suitable for Wearable Devices
Fujikura has developed a new cable with more flexibility and ease of storage to expand our product lineup of
small-diameter USB 3.0 cables. In the development, we focused on lack of flexibility in multi-conductor cables
constructed of many shielded pair cables to deal with the increase in data traffic. We also used high-frequency
technology and cable manufacturing technology nurtured through the development of smaller diameter cables. In
addition, we put thought into designing materials for the shield layer and jacket to finally succeed in improving the new
cable's flexibility and ease of use. Even when the cable is connected to a wearable device, which has been increasingly
miniaturized, the device is not lifted by the cable. The cable fits unobtrusively on wearable devices such as head mounted
displays to provide more comfort. The terminals of the cable can be customized to customer specifications or signaling
by taking advantages of features of the cable portion.
The cable is expected to be used in robots for FA (factory automation) and medical use as it is suitable for use in a
device's moving part, where mechanical stress is applied.
Various Workpieces
Copper t=3.0 mm
Aluminum t=2.0 mm Vertical Irradiation
Bead-on Plate (welding)
Concrete Cutting
Comparison of Flexibility
Small-diameter Cable
(Fujikura's current product)
Standard Cable
Main Equipment of Customer Lab
Products
Output Power
High-flexibility Cable
(new product)
Equipments
Pulsed Fiber Laser
50 W
Galvano Scanner
CW Fiber Laser
300 W
XY-linear Stage, Various Working Laser Processing Heads
kW-class Fiber Laser
4 kW
NC controlled XY-linear Stage, Galvano Scanner,
Example of Use (USB 3.0)
Various Laser Processing Heads
New Business Development Center fi[email protected]
14
NOV
Fujikura Ltd.
1-5-1, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8512
●Issue : November 2014, No.400 ●Editor in Chief : Hideyuki hosoya
Standard Cable
http://www.fujikura.co.jp
Kansai Branch TEL : +81(0)6 6364 0373 Chubu Branch TEL : +81(0)52 212 1880
Sales Support & Branch Office Management Department TEL : +81(3)5606 1095 Tohoku Territory TEL : +81(0)22 266 3344 Kyushu Territory TEL : +81(0)92 291 6126
On the basis of policy of universal design (UD),
easy to understand and easy to read character design are used.
High-flexibility Cable (new product)
Electronic Component Division [email protected]
Power
and
Telecom
Companies adopts Fujikura's ILLUMIPANELs
are increasing in the amusement industry.
Power
and
Telecom
Development of LCX for MIMO
Fujikura's ILLUMIPANEL used to be adopted in industries such as smartphone, automotive and construction. In addition,
The amount of wireless communication by cell phones or wireless LANs has been increasing. Consequently, shortages
ILLUMIPANEL was first used as illumination in the amusement industry in 2012 and coming into wide use since then.
of radio resources including a lower transmission rate and poor connection have begun surfacing in places like a station
Fujikura's ILLUMIPANEL is excellent in transparency and enables the specified design to emerge in transparent panel
or meeting room with many users. To solve the problem, Fujikura, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute
with surprise when LEDs are turned on. Many of the amusement companies set the panels in front of LCD display and
International (ATR), and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) have been engaged in joint research on a
use to make difference in design. In this industry, Fujikura's product is going popular with the name, ILLUMIPANEL and
system. The system is based on 2×2 MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technologies, using an LCX that also serves
the adoptions are rapidly expanding as varied applications.
as two antennas. Two LCXs are usually needed to double the transmission capacity of an LCX. The research, however,
ILLUMIPANEL offers both high transparency and high luminance required in the amusement industry by utilizing
has theoretically enabled an LCX to have twice the transmission capacity. Fujikura has developed an LCX suitable for
Fujikura's independently developed dotting technology and such features enables new style of illuminating effects while
implementing 2×2 MIMO by itself.
keeping visibility to background. Fujikura will continuously develop higher-precision dotting technology and realize new
The research was conducted under Strategic Information and Communications R&D Promotion Programme (SCOPE
directions such as switchable design, 3D panel and ultra-high resolution in the future. Fujikura aims to expand the
135007001) by the Ministry of Internal Internal Affairs and Communications
business in this industry using such competitive technologies.
Examples of Use of
ILLUMIPANELs
Example 1
(panel for standard frame)
Example 2
(panel in front of LCD)
Applied Optics Products Division [email protected]
Power
and
Telecom
Fujikura's Power Cable Registered
among Essential Historical Materials for
Science and Technology
Characteristics, Materials, Dimensions
Model Number
LCX-5D-2.4V
LCX-5D-3.5V
LCX-5D-5V
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
3.5 GHz
5 GHz
Attenuation
0.46 dB/m
0.6 dB/m
0.6 dB/m
Coupling Loss*1
60 dB
Inner Conductor
Annealed Copper Wire: 2 mm dia.
Insulation
Formed Polyethylene: 5 mm dia.
Outer Conductor
Copper Tape with Slots
Sheath
Flame Retardant Polyethylen
Outer Diameter
7 mm dia.
Apploximate Net Weight
65 g/m
Connector
SMAJ at both ends
*1 Values measured using a standard dipole antenna 1.5 m away from the cable
Fujikura's ±500 kV DC, 3000 m 2 PPLP insulation, OF cable was registered as No.00183 Essential Historical Material for
Science and Technology (future technology heritage) of the Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology. The
cables for power system interconnection across the Kii Channel were delivered to Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc and
Diagrammatic Sketch of LCX
Application
Access Point
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. in 1999. They were the world's first long-distance large-capacity ±500 kV DC OF
submarine cables laid in the Kii Channel between Tokushima and Wakayama Prefectures for 50 km. Each cable has the
world's largest power transmission capacity of 1,400 MW. The product was selected and added to the registry of
LCX
essential materials to prove Japan's industrial and scientific development by National Museum of Nature and Science. On
September 2, 2014, the conferment ceremony of registry of Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology
was held in Japan Gallery's lecture hall at National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno. Fujikura received a certificate
and commemorative plaque from the Director General of the museum, Mr. Yoshihiro Hayashi.
World's First Long-distance Large-capacity
500 kV DC OF Submarine Cable Registered
as Future Technology Heritage
Comme morative Plaque G ive n
by National Museum of Nature
and Science
C e r ti fic ate of R e g istrati o n G i ve n by
National Museum of Nature and Science
LCX-MIMO Configuration
LCX
Approach Cable
Power & Telecommunication System Company Business Strategy Planning Division [email protected]
Approach Cable
Power & Telecommunication System Strategy & Sales Engineering Division [email protected]
Power
and
Telecom
Companies adopts Fujikura's ILLUMIPANELs
are increasing in the amusement industry.
Power
and
Telecom
Development of LCX for MIMO
Fujikura's ILLUMIPANEL used to be adopted in industries such as smartphone, automotive and construction. In addition,
The amount of wireless communication by cell phones or wireless LANs has been increasing. Consequently, shortages
ILLUMIPANEL was first used as illumination in the amusement industry in 2012 and coming into wide use since then.
of radio resources including a lower transmission rate and poor connection have begun surfacing in places like a station
Fujikura's ILLUMIPANEL is excellent in transparency and enables the specified design to emerge in transparent panel
or meeting room with many users. To solve the problem, Fujikura, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute
with surprise when LEDs are turned on. Many of the amusement companies set the panels in front of LCD display and
International (ATR), and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) have been engaged in joint research on a
use to make difference in design. In this industry, Fujikura's product is going popular with the name, ILLUMIPANEL and
system. The system is based on 2×2 MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technologies, using an LCX that also serves
the adoptions are rapidly expanding as varied applications.
as two antennas. Two LCXs are usually needed to double the transmission capacity of an LCX. The research, however,
ILLUMIPANEL offers both high transparency and high luminance required in the amusement industry by utilizing
has theoretically enabled an LCX to have twice the transmission capacity. Fujikura has developed an LCX suitable for
Fujikura's independently developed dotting technology and such features enables new style of illuminating effects while
implementing 2×2 MIMO by itself.
keeping visibility to background. Fujikura will continuously develop higher-precision dotting technology and realize new
The research was conducted under Strategic Information and Communications R&D Promotion Programme (SCOPE
directions such as switchable design, 3D panel and ultra-high resolution in the future. Fujikura aims to expand the
135007001) by the Ministry of Internal Internal Affairs and Communications
business in this industry using such competitive technologies.
Examples of Use of
ILLUMIPANELs
Example 1
(panel for standard frame)
Example 2
(panel in front of LCD)
Applied Optics Products Division [email protected]
Power
and
Telecom
Fujikura's Power Cable Registered
among Essential Historical Materials for
Science and Technology
Characteristics, Materials, Dimensions
Model Number
LCX-5D-2.4V
LCX-5D-3.5V
LCX-5D-5V
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
3.5 GHz
5 GHz
Attenuation
0.46 dB/m
0.6 dB/m
0.6 dB/m
Coupling Loss*1
60 dB
Inner Conductor
Annealed Copper Wire: 2 mm dia.
Insulation
Formed Polyethylene: 5 mm dia.
Outer Conductor
Copper Tape with Slots
Sheath
Flame Retardant Polyethylen
Outer Diameter
7 mm dia.
Apploximate Net Weight
65 g/m
Connector
SMAJ at both ends
*1 Values measured using a standard dipole antenna 1.5 m away from the cable
Fujikura's ±500 kV DC, 3000 m 2 PPLP insulation, OF cable was registered as No.00183 Essential Historical Material for
Science and Technology (future technology heritage) of the Center of the History of Japanese Industrial Technology. The
cables for power system interconnection across the Kii Channel were delivered to Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc and
Diagrammatic Sketch of LCX
Application
Access Point
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. in 1999. They were the world's first long-distance large-capacity ±500 kV DC OF
submarine cables laid in the Kii Channel between Tokushima and Wakayama Prefectures for 50 km. Each cable has the
world's largest power transmission capacity of 1,400 MW. The product was selected and added to the registry of
LCX
essential materials to prove Japan's industrial and scientific development by National Museum of Nature and Science. On
September 2, 2014, the conferment ceremony of registry of Essential Historical Materials for Science and Technology
was held in Japan Gallery's lecture hall at National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno. Fujikura received a certificate
and commemorative plaque from the Director General of the museum, Mr. Yoshihiro Hayashi.
World's First Long-distance Large-capacity
500 kV DC OF Submarine Cable Registered
as Future Technology Heritage
Comme morative Plaque G ive n
by National Museum of Nature
and Science
C e r ti fic ate of R e g istrati o n G i ve n by
National Museum of Nature and Science
LCX-MIMO Configuration
LCX
Approach Cable
Power & Telecommunication System Company Business Strategy Planning Division [email protected]
Approach Cable
Power & Telecommunication System Strategy & Sales Engineering Division [email protected]
“Tsunagu”Technology New Product News
11
Introduction to Fiber Laser Customer Lab
Power
and
Telecom
2014 No. 400
Fujikura newly built a fiber laser customer lab in Sakura Plant and put it into operation in March, 2014. We have many
customers interested in firsthand experience of fiber lasers. They ask questions such as "What kind of workpiece is
possible with a fiber laser?" and "Can a fiber laser cut and weld this material?" We thus prepared a suitable environment
for various processing experiments and perform demonstrations whenever needed. That helps respond to customer
requests and deepen the customer's understanding of our high performance, high-quality fiber lasers. We will also deal
with various customer needs by offering a broad product lineup of fiber lasers. The products range from a pulsed fiber
laser suitable for micromachining to a high-power kW-class fiber laser suitable for sheet-metal working.
Appearance of Customer Lab
Electronics
High-flexibility USB 3.0 Cable Assembly
Suitable for Wearable Devices
Fujikura has developed a new cable with more flexibility and ease of storage to expand our product lineup of
small-diameter USB 3.0 cables. In the development, we focused on lack of flexibility in multi-conductor cables
constructed of many shielded pair cables to deal with the increase in data traffic. We also used high-frequency
technology and cable manufacturing technology nurtured through the development of smaller diameter cables. In
addition, we put thought into designing materials for the shield layer and jacket to finally succeed in improving the new
cable's flexibility and ease of use. Even when the cable is connected to a wearable device, which has been increasingly
miniaturized, the device is not lifted by the cable. The cable fits unobtrusively on wearable devices such as head mounted
displays to provide more comfort. The terminals of the cable can be customized to customer specifications or signaling
by taking advantages of features of the cable portion.
The cable is expected to be used in robots for FA (factory automation) and medical use as it is suitable for use in a
device's moving part, where mechanical stress is applied.
Various Workpieces
Copper t=3.0 mm
Aluminum t=2.0 mm Vertical Irradiation
Bead-on Plate (welding)
Concrete Cutting
Comparison of Flexibility
Small-diameter Cable
(Fujikura's current product)
Standard Cable
Main Equipment of Customer Lab
Products
Output Power
High-flexibility Cable
(new product)
Equipments
Pulsed Fiber Laser
50 W
Galvano Scanner
CW Fiber Laser
300 W
XY-linear Stage, Various Working Laser Processing Heads
kW-class Fiber Laser
4 kW
NC controlled XY-linear Stage, Galvano Scanner,
Example of Use (USB 3.0)
Various Laser Processing Heads
New Business Development Center fi[email protected]
14
NOV
Fujikura Ltd.
1-5-1, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8512
●Issue : November 2014, No.400 ●Editor in Chief : Hideyuki hosoya
Standard Cable
http://www.fujikura.co.jp
Kansai Branch TEL : +81(0)6 6364 0373 Chubu Branch TEL : +81(0)52 212 1880
Sales Support & Branch Office Management Department TEL : +81(3)5606 1095 Tohoku Territory TEL : +81(0)22 266 3344 Kyushu Territory TEL : +81(0)92 291 6126
On the basis of policy of universal design (UD),
easy to understand and easy to read character design are used.
High-flexibility Cable (new product)
Electronic Component Division [email protected]