Polarization-Maintaining FC/APC Fiber Optic Patch Cables
SM Patch Cables for Signal Transmission from 350 nm to 2200 nm
Continuously Adjustable before Superglue Locked
FC-style Connector
Description
These polarization-maintaining fiber optic patch cables are terminated on both ends with narrow key, ceramic-ferrule FC/APC connectors. Available from stock, these cables feature a high-quality polish, which leads to a typical return loss of 60dB. Assembled in our facility, each cable is individually tested to ensure its extinction ratio and insertion loss at fiber-to-fiber junctions.
Each patch cable includes two protective caps that shield the ferrule ends from dust and other hazards.
Additional Plastic Fiber Caps and Metal Threaded Fiber Caps for FC/APC-terminated ends are also sold separately. Mating sleeves/Adapters are also available to connect fibers with matching connectors. These mating sleeves minimize back reflections and ensure proper alignment of fiber cores.
If you cannot find the appropriate stock patch cable your application requires, custom patch cables are available. PM patch cables are available in various lengths and tubing.
Tips:
For use with Polarization-Maintaining Fiber, we usually offer the FC style connector (SC, LC & ST options). This FC-style connector's key is continuously adjustable, allowing precise alignment with the axis of the PM fiber. Once the key is aligned, it can be locked into place by adding a drop of superglue in the slot near the back of the connector.
Features
Default Ferrule & Connector Key Aligned Type
Specifications
Table 1:
Model No. | AFC-T-PMS350HP | AFC-T-PMS405XP | AFC-T-PM460HP | AFC-T-PM630HP | AFC-P-PM780HP | AFC-T-PM780HP |
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Test Wavelength | 375 nm | 405 nm | 488 nm | 630 nm | 780 nm | |
Operating Wavelength | 350 - 460 nm | 400 - 680 nm | 460 - 700 nm | 620 - 850 nm | 770 - 1100 nm | |
Cutoff Wavelength | 315 ± 25 nm | 380 ± 20 nm | 410 ± 40 nm | 570 ± 50 nm | 710 ± 60 nm | |
Fiber Type | PM-S350-HP (PANDA) | PM-S405-XP (PANDA) | PM460-HP (PANDA) | PM630-HP (PANDA) | PM780-HP (PANDA) | |
Insertion Loss a | 1.50 dB (Max) 1.20 dB (Typ.) | 1.50 dB (Max) 1.20 dB (Typ.) | 1.50 dB (Max) 1.20 dB (Typ.) | 1.20 dB (Max) 1.00 dB (Typ.) | 1.00 dB (Max) 0.70 dB (Typ.) | |
Extinction Ratio a | 15 dB (Min) 17 dB (Typ.) | 15 dB (Min) 17 dB (Typ.) | 18 dB (Min) 20 dB (Typ.) | 20 dB (Min) 22 dB (Typ.) | 20 dB (Min) 22 dB (Typ.) | |
Mode Field Diameter b | 2.3 µm @ 350 nm | 3.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 405 nm 4.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 630 nm | 3.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 515 nm | 4.5 ± 0.5 µm @ 630 nm | 5.3 ± 1.0 µm @ 850 nm | |
Numerical Aperture c | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | |
Optical Return Loss a | 60 dB (Typical) | |||||
Connector Type | FC/APC | |||||
Key Width | 2.00 ± 0.02 mm | |||||
Key Alignment Type | Narrow Key Aligned to Slow Axis | |||||
Cable Length | 1.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -1 2.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -2 5.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -5 10.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -10 | |||||
Cable Length Tolerance | +0.075 / -0 m | |||||
Jacket Type | Ø3 mm Blue Furcation Tubing | Ø900 µm Blue Furcation Tubing | Ø3 mm Blue Furcation Tubing | |||
Operating Temperature | 0 to 70 °C | |||||
Storage Temperature | -45 to 85 °C |
Notes:
Table 2:
Model No. | AFC-T-PM980XP | AFC-T-PM1300XP | AFC-P-PM1550-XP | AFC-T-PM1550-XP | AFC-T-PM2000D | |
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Test Wavelength | 980 nm | 1064 nm | 1310 nm | 1550 nm | 2000 nm | |
Operating Wavelength | 970 - 1550 nm | 970 - 1550 nm | 1270 - 1625 nm | 1440 - 1625 nm | 1500 – 2100 nm | |
Cutoff Wavelength | 920 ± 50 | 920 ± 50 nm | 1210 ± 60 nm | 1380 ± 60 nm | 1110 ± 50 nm | |
Fiber Type | PM980-XP (PANDA) | PM980-XP (PANDA) | PM1300-XP (PANDA) | PM1550-XP (PANDA) | PM2000D (PANDA) | |
Insertion Loss a | 0.70 dB (Max) 0.50 dB (Typ.) | 0.70 dB (Max) 0.50 dB (Typ.) | 0.50 dB (Max) 0.30 dB (Typ.) | 0.50 dB (Max) 0.30 dB (Typ.) | 0.50 dB (Max) 0.30 dB (Typ.) | |
Extinction Ratio a | 22 dB (Min) 24 dB (Typ.) | 22 dB (Min) 24 dB (Typ.) | 23 dB (Min) 25 dB (Typ.) | 23 dB (Min) 25 dB (Typ.) | 23 dB (Min) 25 dB (Typ.) | |
Mode Field Diameter b | 6.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 980 nm | 6.6 ± 0.5 µm @ 980 nm | 9.3 ± 0.5 µm @ 1300 nm | 10.1 ± 0.4 µm @ 1550 nm | 3.5 ± 0.3 µm @ 1550 nm 4.0 µm @ 2000 nm (nominal) | |
Numerical Aperture c | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.125 | 0.370 | |
Optical Return Loss a | 60 dB (Typical) | |||||
Connector Type | FC/APC | |||||
Key Width | 2.00 mm ± 0.02 | |||||
Key Alignment Type | Narrow Key Aligned to Slow Axis | |||||
Cable Length | 1.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -1 2.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -2 5.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -5 10.0 m for Item Numbers Ending in -10 | |||||
Cable Length Tolerance | +0.075 / -0 m | |||||
Jacket Type | Ø3 mm Blue Furcation Tubing | Ø900 µm Blue Furcation Tubing | Ø3 mm Blue Furcation Tubing | |||
Operating Temperature | 0 to 70 °C | |||||
Storage Temperature | -45 to 85 °C |
Notes:
Order Information
Example:
Model No.: AFC-T-PM780HP-2SA
Polarization-Maintaining Fiber Optic Patch Cables,
PM Connector, FC/APC-FC/APC,
Nufern/Coherent PM780-HP PANDA Fiber,
Ø3.0mm Blue PVC Furcation Tubing,
2 Meters,
Connector Key Aligned Slow Axis