Arden Photonics
We specialise in instrumentation and components for the measurement of a wide range of properties of optical fibers, lasers, LEDs, and optical components. Our novel products are used by the industry's leading companies to measure their products in R & D and production areas.
Arden's highly experienced engineering team are committed to giving you personal support to ensure the optimum solution to your problems. Our active support for international standards activities means that our products always remain up to date. .

Product Highlights -
Reference Test Cables
For accurate and repeatable Insertion Loss testing you need to use high quality reference patchcords. Reference grade jumpers or (master jumpers) are recommended in IEC 61280-4-1 and TIA -526-14 .
Arden's Reference Patchcords are made with specially selected high tolerance fiber and connector components, and 100% tested for insertion loss, return loss, and end face for high performance.
- OTDR reference/launch cables for dead zone elimination in OTDR measurements
- "ModCon" launch cables for control of multimode launch conditions
Latest News
| Jul 10 | ModCon - 10% discount offer |
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| Jul 10 | CASE Studentship starts at Aston University |
| Jun 10 | 1st class Kristi |
| Jun 10 | VF-20 V1.3.0 software released |
| Aug 09 | Arden move to new premises |
| Jun 09 | NEW PRODUCT - the VF-20 Trio |
| May 09 | AMS Technologies distribution agreement |
| May 09 | METAS chooses Modal Explorer |
| May 09 | Finalists in Business Awards |
| Mar 09 | NEW PRODUCT - MPX calibration artefact |
Events
| Sep 10 | ECOC 2010, Turin, Italy |
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Multimode fiber launch condition control and measurement
The MPX Modal Explorer is used by many of the industry's leading companies to ensure their products meet international standards for Encircled Flux and Mode Power Distribution. Also "ModCon" mode control patchcord.

Optical fiber inspection
The VF-20 is a high magnification interferometer for inspecting optical fiber end quality on flat and angled ends. Available for fibers up to 1mm in diameter.

Laser beam measurements
The “BQM” range of laser beam measurement products features the BQM10 laser beam profiler.


